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Errollyn Wallen's compositions are out of this world

Errollyn Wallen's compositions are out of this world

Composer Errollyn Wallen has had teachers tell her that classical music is ‘not her sort of music’ and has had to deal with being underestimated her whole life. Now she is one of the United Kingdom’s leading composers. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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Sounds for an autumn night

Sounds for an autumn night

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ Toru Takemitsu’s ‘A String Around Autumn’ is the centerpiece of an hour that sets the tone for the coming of fall, with additional music by Xavi Torres and Michael Harrison. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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A beloved music producer is dying. His clients came to his home for a farewell concert
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Listen: Sondergard opens the Minnesota Orchestra's new season

Listen: Sondergard opens the Minnesota Orchestra's new season

On Sept. 20, music director Thomas Søndergård led the Minnesota Orchestra in its season opener, which we were unable to broadcast live due to a change in permissions from the guest artist, pianist Yunchan Lim. But listen now to on-demand audio of the rest of the concert.

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Composer Tina Davidson embraces vulnerability on new recording
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Listen: Tabea Zimmermann opens St. Paul Chamber Orchestra season with Mozart
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‘Two Frogs’

What happens when two frogs, one from Kyoto and the other from Osaka, decide to travel the rest of Japan and cross paths along the way? Find out in ‘Two Frogs,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime — featuring narration by Aerin O’Malley, illustrations by Mia Jennings and Japanese classical music.

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September birthdays

September birthdays

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel to celebrate September birthdays in the world of film, including Robert Wise, Peter Sellers, Mitzi Gaynor, Laruen Bacall and Elia Kazan. Listen now!

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Jazz legend Herb Alpert releases his 50th album
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Friday Favorites: Listener requests with guest host Julie Amacher
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