During Kwanzaa, which runs Dec. 26-Jan. 1, we celebrate African-American culture with composers that have imbued the essence of the Seven Principles in their timeless and joyous music hosted by Jeffrey Yelverton.
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ horn player Sarah Willis talks about her latest project, a holiday album titled ‘Cuban Christmas’ featuring her band, the Sarahbanda. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ two star soloists join the Philharmonia to celebrate the opening of their 80th season: Vikingur Olafsson with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and Olivier Latry with the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony. 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 ‘New Classical Tracks,’ composers Jocelyn Hagen and Timothy C. Takach highlight the importance of family on their album featuring the VOCES8 Foundation Choir and Orchestra, as well as conductor Barnaby Smith. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ cellist Senja Rummukainen, backed by conductor Andrew Manze and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, shines in Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto. The concert kicks off with a piece by Finnish composer Ida Moberg and concludes with Brahms’ Symphony No. 1. 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 ‘New Classical Tracks,’ San Francisco-based vocal ensemble Chanticleer shares its latest Christmas recording, ‘Joy to the World,’ featuring original arrangements and newly commissioned pieces. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Alina Ibragimova joins the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the Violin Concerto No. 1 by Sergei Prokofiev and Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 5. The concert opens with Kaija Saariaho’s ‘Orion.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel!
Here is a day-by-day guide to all of our special holiday programming for the 2025 season, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.
