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Distinguished Rebels

'Distinguished Rebels'

'Distinguished Rebels'

Join host Jillene Khan for ‘Distinguished Rebels,’ a one-hour radio special that celebrates women who have changed the face of classical music, including violinist Lara St. John and conductor Mei-Ann Chen, Grammy-winning performers Michelle Cann and Sharon Isbin, and many others.

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Lullabies for everyone

Lullabies for everyone

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ enjoy music of nocturnal calm and comfort — often in the form of lullabies, but sometimes, dreams and night-time journeys. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Composer Jessie Montgomery uses music to connect with the world
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Musicians of the Old Post Road bring Christoph Graupner's music to life

Musicians of the Old Post Road bring Christoph Graupner's music to life

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Dan Ryan and flutist Suzanne Stumpf, the music directors of Musicians of the Old Post Road, talk about the ensemble’s latest recording featuring music by Christoph Graupner and more. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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It's playtime!

It's playtime!

On this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ contemporary composers explore themes of childhood. Selections include music by Angelica Negron, Thomas Ades, Shara Nova and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a young and promising classical music superstar
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Time for Three, Joyce DiDinato and Kevin Puts bring Emily Dickinson's poetry to life
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Women composers at home and away

Women composers at home and away

‘Extra Eclectic’ continues its celebration of Women's History Month this week with female composers musing on the subject of home and family, nostalgia and love. Enjoy selections by Andrea Casarrubios, Gabriela Lena Frank, Chen Yi and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Matt Haimovitz and Christopher O’Riley present 'The Bach Dialogues'
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Women at the forefront

Women at the forefront

As Women’s History Month begins, ‘Extra Eclectic’ celebrates how women represent the vanguard of contemporary classical music today with two hours of stellar women composers. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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