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Julius Eastman composed music that challenged oppressive stereotypes

Julius Eastman composed music that challenged oppressive stereotypes

Composer and pianist Julius Eastman’s personal philosophy was ‘to be what I am to the fullest.’ A graduate of the Curtis Institute, his music was highly acclaimed and challenged racist and homophobic stereotypes. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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Anne Akiko Meyer presents Michael Daugherty's 'Blue Electra'

Anne Akiko Meyer presents Michael Daugherty's 'Blue Electra'

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Grammy-winning composer Michael Daugherty talks about his latest album, ‘Blue Electra,’ which explores the triumphs and tragedies of flight, and features violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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Listen: James Ehnes joins the Minnesota Orchestra for music by Dvorak
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Saddle Up the Horses, Kid

Saddle Up the Horses, Kid

This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ join host Lynne Warfel for a show dedicated to horses in films. Selections include music from ‘Black Beauty,’ ‘Seabiscuit,’ ‘The Mask of Zorro’ and more. Listen now!

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Friday Favorites: Listener requests with Steve Staruch and Tom Crann
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Charles Strouse, Broadway composer of 'Annie' and 'Bye Bye Birdie,' dies at 96
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Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene

Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene

Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis redefined the genre in subtle and caustic ways. While he had great success he was always restless for innovation. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Let our garden grow

Let our garden grow

This week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ is a musical garden, with contemporary classical works about flowers, rain, and sun. Steve Seel plays us Yoko Kanno’s ‘Flowers Will Bloom,’ Takashi Yoshimatsu’s piano concerto ‘Memo Flora,’ Terry Riley’s ‘Sun Rings,’ Caroline Shaw’s ‘Let the Soil Play its Simple Part’ and much more. Listen now!

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis' 'Blues Symphony'
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Recorders, the woodwind music instruments, are on the decline in British classrooms
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