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Extra Eclectic - Nov. 5, 2025

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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Melanie DeMore and VocalEssence present songs of healing for these hard times
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Remembering Jim Self, tuba player who performed on many John Williams film scores
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Lakes Area Music Festival Orchestra

Lakes Area Music Festival Orchestra

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ the Lakes Area Music Festival offers a concert rich with magical characters and riveting storytelling. At the heart of the program is ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ by Hector Berlioz. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Fred Child reflects on 25 years as host of 'Performance Today'

Fred Child reflects on 25 years as host of 'Performance Today'

The day before his final broadcast after 25 years as host of Performance Today, Fred Child joined YourClassical’s Tom Crann to reflect on a quarter-century of a program that Child describes as “a place to share music and ideas together.”

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Modern sounds for Halloween

Modern sounds for Halloween

With Halloween approaching in just a couple days, the sounds veer toward the spooky on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ featuring music by Michael Daugherty, Anna Clyne, Jakabs Jancevskis and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Minnesota Orchestra, Sondergard and Josefowicz premiere music by Ades

Minnesota Orchestra, Sondergard and Josefowicz premiere music by Ades

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Minnesota Orchestra, led by Thomas Søndergård and joined by violinist Leila Josefowicz, present the premiere recording of a new symphony and violin concerto by Thomas Adès. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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Orchestre National de France

Orchestre National de France

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ conductor Cristian Mǎcelaru and the Orchestre National de France celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Maurice Ravel with three of his works: ‘Le Tombeau de Couperin,’ Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, and ‘Daphnis et Chloé.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Classical meets jazz

Classical meets jazz

On this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ Steve Seel brings us a classical-jazz dialogue, including jazz harpist Brandee Younger’s ‘Essence of Ruby,’ Joel Puckett’s Trumpet Concerto and music by Thelonius Monk and Wynton Marsalis. Listen now!

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Celebrating Johann Strauss Jr.'s 200th birthday

Celebrating Johann Strauss Jr.'s 200th birthday

Saturday, Oct. 25, marks the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss Jr., the famous Viennese composer and conductor. Learn about the Waltz King in celebration of his birthday, and find out why he was so legendary. Find out more!

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