On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ Grammy-winning composer Michael Daugherty talks about his latest album, ‘Blue Electra,’ which explores the triumphs and tragedies of flight, and features violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Sheku Kanneh-Mason takes center stage for Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1. Also on the concert, Karim Al-Zand’s ‘Al Hakawati’ and Rimsky-Korsakov’s ‘Scheherazade.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
This week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ is a musical garden, with contemporary classical works about flowers, rain, and sun. Steve Seel plays us Yoko Kanno’s ‘Flowers Will Bloom,’ Takashi Yoshimatsu’s piano concerto ‘Memo Flora,’ Terry Riley’s ‘Sun Rings,’ Caroline Shaw’s ‘Let the Soil Play its Simple Part’ and much more. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ pianist Daniil Trifonov performs alongside the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and conductor Alan Gilbert in Ravel’s Piano Concerto. Two more French works fill out the program: Debussy’s ‘La Mer’ and Ravel’s ‘Daphnis et Chloé.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ whimsy is on the docket! Host Steve Seel features Missy Mazzoli’s ‘Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres),’ Caroline Shaw’s ‘The Observatory,’ Christopher Cerrone's ‘Ode to Joy’ and Laurie Spiegel’s ‘The Unquestioned Answer.’ Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ American harpist Ashley Jackson talks about her latest album, which explores the ways that water and music can connect us. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ violinist Johan Dalene, backed by the Minnesota Orchestra, shines in Carl Nielsen’s Violin Concerto. Also on the concert, ‘Lyric Pieces’ by Ørjan Matre, the Suite from ‘Bergakungen’ by Hugo Alfvén and selections from Grieg’s ‘Peer Gynt.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Get ready to move and gallop in ‘Toroi Bandi,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime featuring traditional Mongolian folk music and original illustration and animation by Joseph Midthun and Daniel Hoffstrom. Listen now!
Paul Robeson was a star of stage and screen, but his passion was sharing spirituals. His goal was to elevate them to the same level as other musical forms. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Jake Armerding shares contemporary classical selections inspired by folk music from around the world. Featured artists include Stewart Duncan, Yo-Yo Ma, Tessa Lark and more. Listen now!
