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Robert Honstein's 'Soul House' is featured on this episode of Extra Eclectic.
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Thanksgiving Eve with guest host Scott Blankenship

Extra Eclectic - Nov. 26, 2025

For anyone hanging out with family or heading home in the late hours — or those whose hearts long to be there, 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!

Playlist

There Will Be Rest
Frank Ticheli
Voces8
London/Decca 4870459

Gratitude
Dawn Avery
Wilhelmina Smith, cello
Azica 71377

Concerto for Orchestra: Sicilienne
Kevin Puts
Stephane Deneve, conductor
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Delos 3620

Amazing Grace
Ben Johnston
Kronos Quartet
Nonesuch 79394

again (after ecclesiastes)
David Lang
Paul Hillier, conductor
Theatre of Voices
Harmonia Mundi 807496

Plain Songs: No. 6
Peter Garland
Carson Cooman, organ
Cold Blue 70

The Big House: Home chapel organ
Oliver Leith
Ruisi Quartet
PentaTone 7040

Home
Kevin Puts
Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
Conspirare
Delos 3601

Soul House
Robert Honstein
Hub New Music
New Amsterdam

O’Keeffe Images: Sky Above Clouds
Elena Ruehr
Gil Rose, conductor
Boston Modern Orchestra Project
BMOP/sound 1039

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