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New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - Old Post Road
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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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Margaret Bonds and the words of Langston Hughes

Margaret Bonds and the words of Langston Hughes

Margaret Bonds dealt with racism as she broke barriers for future generations of Black women composers. Find out how the words and friendship of renowned Black novelist Langston Hughes helped her with that struggle in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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New music for a new year

New music for a new year

With a new year, we bring you two hours of new works on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ and it’s hard to think of a better way to go than by focusing on the composers who are emerging as the voices taking classical music into the future: the women. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Pianist Vikingur Olafsson “orbits around” Beethoven’s Opus 109 Piano Sonata
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We Stand on Top of the Mountain: A Kwanzaa Celebration

We Stand on Top of the Mountain: A Kwanzaa Celebration

During Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, we celebrate African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music hosted by Jeffrey Yelverton.

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Sarah Willis and the Sarahbanda dance the holidays away with 'Cuban Christmas'
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Listen: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra performs Handel's 'Messiah'

Listen: St. Paul Chamber Orchestra performs Handel's 'Messiah'

Celebrate the holidays with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra annual performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah,’ featuring an all-star roster of vocal soloists, vocal ensemble The Singers, and conductor Dinis Sousa. Listen to the concert now!

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'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' as chosen by you

'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' as chosen by you

Six YourClassical hosts picked their five favorite Christmas carols, and you voted for your favorites. Listen to the full countdown as hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding highlight the top carols based on your votes.

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Border CrosSing explores Latin American sacred tradition in 'Navidad Nuestra'
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Winter music: part two

Winter music: part two

As has become a tradition on Extra Eclectic this time of year, we enjoy more modern classical sounds to compliment the cold, starry nights of winter on this episode. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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