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Extra Eclectic - March 27, 2025

Mesmerizing sounds from Eastern Europe

Mesmerizing sounds from Eastern Europe

With the wealth of women composers to listen to these days, the question is often, “Where to start?” Steve Seel answers the question on this week’s episode of Extra Eclectic, focusing on composers from Eastern and Southeastern Europe. Listen now!

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John Mauceri highlights Erich Korngold's only symphony
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Ashley Jackson brings spirituals to the harp
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Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet champions an all but forgotten composer
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March Birthdays

March Birthdays

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate March birthdays in the world of film, including David Niven, Jennifer Jones, Henry Travers, Cyd Charisse, Gloria Swanson, Harry Belafonte, Shirley Jones, Gordon MacRae and David Lean. Listen now!

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Listen: Minnesota Opera presents Glam Jam

Listen: Minnesota Opera presents Glam Jam

Join YourClassical MPR as we present an encore broadcast of Minnesota Opera’s Glam Jam, a concert featuring some of the most captivating performers from the Minnesota Opera stage. Listen now!

Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ co-host Wesley Friberg
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Honoring Sofia Gubaidulina

Honoring Sofia Gubaidulina

This episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ honors Sofia Gubaidulina, the groundbreaking Russian composer who died last week at 93. As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, host Steve Seel shares one of her best known works, ‘Offertorium.’ Listen now!

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The Ides of March with guest host Ward Jacobson

The Ides of March with guest host Ward Jacobson

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ beware the Ides of March! Guest host Ward Jacobson shares a Shakespeare-themed lineup with music from ‘Julius Caesar,’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ ‘Hamlet,’ ‘Shakespeare in Love’ and more. Listen now!

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Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Project DJ Plus co-host Mark Scannell
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