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An aurora of colors

An aurora of colors

In honor of the amazing display of northern lights seen around the world this week, Steve Seel brings us a collection of color-themed works on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Selections include music by Anna Clyne, Morton Feldman and more. Listen now!

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Evren Ozel becomes a 'Next Generation Mozart Soloist' on latest recording
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Veteran Bruce Gleason shares stories and music in 'Cold War Cadence'
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Evren Ozel performs Scarlatti, Beethoven, Bartok and more at the Chopin Society
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Veterans Day

Veterans Day

On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel shares an offering of thanks for those who served with music from ‘Best Years of Our Lives,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Platoon,’ ‘M*A*S*H’ and more. Listen now!

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November Theme and Variations: Gratitude

November Theme and Variations: Gratitude

November’s theme was gratitude, and listener requests included Beethoven’s ‘Heiliger Dankgesang,’ Fritz Kreisler’s ‘Liebesleid,’ the Shaker tune “Simple Gifts” and the American masterpiece it inspired, ‘Applachian Spring.’ Listen now with host Tom Crann!

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Listen: Leif Ove Andsnes performs music by Grieg, Tveitt and Chopin
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Hazel Scott 'jazzed up the classics' and stood up against segregation

Hazel Scott 'jazzed up the classics' and stood up against segregation

Pianist Hazel Scott was billed as ‘The Darling of Café Society’ due to her ability to sell out shows with her masterful improvisations. But her music was heavily intertwined with politics as she spoke up continually against segregation. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Music of memory and meditation with guest host Jake Armerding

Music of memory and meditation with guest host Jake Armerding

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares pieces that explore how memory relates to the musical experience. Works include John Tavener’s ‘Eternal Memory’ and Steve Mackey’s ‘Mnemosyne’s Pool’ and more. Listen now!

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