Poster Composer Carlos Simon
This episode of 'Extra Eclectic' features music by composer Carlos Simon
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Extra Eclectic

Another great year for contemporary classical

Extra Eclectic - Dec. 27, 2023

Steve Seel shares selections from some of the most exciting contemporary classical music recordings of 2023 on this week's show, including Still Point by Awadagin Pratt, A Far Cry and Roomful of Teeth, Together by composer Carlos Simon, and Ennanga by harpist Ashley Jackson.

Playlist

The Wolf
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A World of Change
Clarice Assad
Lara Downes, pian

Prema
Alice Coltrane
Ennanga
Harlem Chamber Players
Ashley Jackson, har

Symphony No. 5 “Visions”
George Walker
George Walker: Five Sinfonias
National Symphony Orchestra
Gianandrea Noseda, conductor

Orpheus Undone
Missy Mazzoli
Arctic Philharmonic
Tim Weiss, conductor

Titration: How Do I Keep On Feelin' In This Mean, Mean World; Emotion Wheel
Shara Nova
The Crossing
Donald Nally, conductor

Between Worlds
Carlos Simon
Songs for Our Times
Amaryn Olmeda, violin

In a Landscape
John Cage
Letter(s) to Erik Satie
Bertrand Chamayou, piano

Whispering
Einojuhani Rautavaara
Arctic
Arctic Philharmonic
Christian Kluxen, conductor
Eldbjorg Hemsing, violin

Sacred Place
Alex Berko
House of Belonging
Conspirare
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
Haitham Haidar, tenor

Reflections: Mnemosyne
Sufjan Stevens
Timo Andres, piano
Conor Hanick, piano

Still Point
Judd Greenstein
Still Point
A Far Cry Orchestra
Awadagin Pratt, piano

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