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Extra Eclectic - Aug. 13, 2025

Night and the city

Night and the city

You’ll swear Humphrey Bogart as Sam Spade is on the trail of his latest case while listening to this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ — as we listen to music depicting the mystery and romance of the city at night. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents Wynton Marsalis' 'Blues Symphony'
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A cellist for the 21st century

A cellist for the 21st century

Maya Beiser has been called “queen of the avant-garde cello,” with her adventurous and idiosyncratic performances and recordings. We listen to selections from her new release, ‘Salt,’ on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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New York Polyphony brings a hopeful view of the future on its 10th recording
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'Sing Me a Story': The Source Song Festival begins its 12th season
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Listen: Jon Kimura Parker and Minnesota Orchestra perform Grieg and Dvořák
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The world above

The world above

We’re looking skyward on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with music celebrating the sun, the stars and even the aurora. We hear Max Richter’s music from the film ‘Ad Astra,’ Jacob ter Velduis’s Piano Concerto No. 2 (‘Sky Falling’), Olivia Bellis’ ‘Limina Luminis’ and much more. 

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Pianist Dan Wilson serenades Los Angeles with lullabies recorded in Los Feliz, near Hollywood
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