Bryce Dessner: a composer for the 21st century

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ our theme is a simple one: “big” and “small” pieces. In the first hour, the works come in large sizes, including Steve Reich’s ‘Music for a Large Ensemble.’ We get small in the second hour with Nico Muhly’s ‘Small Variations.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we hear music that honors sadness, grief and healing. Selections include Tamar Sagiv’s ‘Shades of Mourning,’ “Longing” from Dobrinka Tabakova’s Concerto for Cello and Strings and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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!

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!

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Ward Jacobson shares a soundtrack for cold, dark evenings. Hear seasonal and atmospheric music by Hildur Gudnadottir, Pauline Oliveros and Kaija Saariaho. Listen now!

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares recent recordings by Marc-Andre Hamelin, Hania Rani and Georgijs Osokins. Selections include compositions by Philip Glass, Arvo Pärt, Radiohead and more. Listen now!

This episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ features gentle sounds that evoke feelings of place, gratitude and stillness. Selections include music by Kevin Puts, David Lang and Robert Honstein. Listen now with guest host Scott Blankenship!

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ as the trees lose their leaves and darkness comes earlier every evening, we’ll reflect on the beauty of autumn and nighttime with music by Alex Berko, Joby Talbot and Elena Ruehr. Listen now with guest host Jake Armerding!

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!

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!