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Philharmonia Orchestra
On this episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Bruce Liu makes his Proms debut with Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2. He joins the Philharmonia Orchestra and Principal Conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali, who also perform works by Gabriela Ortiz and Mussorgsky. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Outer and inner space
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,' we’re considering astronomy, astrophysics, and the atomic age with works by Caroline Shaw, Meredith Monk, Mary Lattimore, Jennifer Higdon and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Jess Gillam explores the saxophone's many sounds on 'Prism'
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ young saxophonist Jess Gillam talks about her new project, a series of EPs titled ‘Prism’ that explore the different permutations of the saxophone’s sound. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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BBC National Orchestra of Wales
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ acclaimed pianist Benjamin Grosvenor performs Ravel’s Piano Concerto with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, before Shostakovich’s deeply poignant memorial to Jewish suffering, the Symphony No. 13. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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A celebration of the earth
We’re contemplating the importance and mystery of our planet on the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with two hours of Earth-themed works, including selections from the 2025 BBC Proms festival. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Avi Avital and the Between Worlds Ensemble explore folk music through a modern lens
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ mandolinist Avi Avital talks about his latest project with the Between Worlds Ensemble: an album that explores how folk music can fuel new progressive concert music. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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Hallé
On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ The Hallé’s new principal conductor Kahchun Wong directs his Manchester-based forces for Mahler’s ‘Resurrection Symphony,’ featuring soprano Mari Eriksmoen and mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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Honoring the past
Jay Capperauld’s work ‘Bruckner’s Skull’ begins our summer of highlights from this year’s BBC Proms Festival on ‘Extra Eclectic’, and also serves as point of departure for this show’s theme of contemporary composers honoring composers from the past. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
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John Jeter and the Malmo Symphony Orchestra perform Price and Grant Still
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ John Jeter leads the Malmo Symphony Orchestra, alongside soloists Han Chen and Fanny Clamagirand, in music by Florence Price and William Grant Still. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!
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