Friday Favorites: Listener requests for the end of January
An American set, a Scandinavian set, a Silk Road set and a Palestrina palooza; what’s not to love about ‘Friday Favorites’? Listen now with host Steve Staruch!
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Friday Favorites - Jan. 31, 2025
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Violist Eliesha Nelson honors the music and memory of composer George Walker
Violist Eliesha Nelson had the pleasure of meeting Pulitzer Prize winning composer George Walker a few times during her career. She developed a passion for his music and eventually performed it with the Cleveland Orchestra. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
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2025 Grammy nominees
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ the 2025 Grammy nominations for classical recordings have been announced — and they are filled with modern classical music. Host Steve Seel shares two hours of thrilling samples. Listen now!
1:58:58
Denk, Bell and Isserlis join forces to record Mendelssohn's piano trios
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ host Julie Amacher speaks with pianist Jeremy Denk about his latest album, which was recorded with violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis and features piano trios by Felix Mendelssohn. Listen now!
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Meet the world-famous Colombian conductor helping orchestra reach new audiences
Andres Orozco-Estrada is one of the most exciting conductors around. The Colombian has garnered rave reviews for his exuberance and his ability to connect with musicians and concertgoers.
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90th Anniversary of 20th Century Fox Studios
This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ at the request of a listener, host Lynne Warfel celebrates the 90th anniversary of 20th Century Fox Studios. Selections include music from ‘Cleopatra,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ and more. Listen now!
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Anna Tessman
The Project DJ co-host for this episode of ‘Friday Favorites’ is Anna Tessman. Violin is her passion! Anna is also an MPR Fellow learning the craft and art of radio. Listen now with host Steve Staruch!
4:00:56
Pianist David Kadouch probes gay composers' hidden loves, through music
In his album Amours Interdites (Forbidden Love) French pianist David Kadouch explores music by gay composers who concealed their sexuality in societies that wouldn't otherwise accept them.
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Listen: 'Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year'
Learn about the Lunar New Year and the significance of the zodiac signs as host Mindy Ratner presents ‘Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year’ in conjunction with the Year of the Snake, which begins Jan. 29.
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Hazel Scott 'jazzed up the classics' and stood up against segregation
Pianist Hazel Scott was billed as ‘The Darling of Café Society’ due to her ability to sell out shows with her masterful improvisations. But her music was heavily intertwined with politics as she spoke up continually against segregation. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
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