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Extra Eclectic - May 21, 2025

Sounds from Southeast Asia and Oceania

Sounds from Southeast Asia and Oceania

Composers from Southeast Asia and Oceania (and those influenced by their music) are the focus on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Steve Seel plays Eunike Tanzil’s ‘Serenade’ and Su Lian Tan‘s ‘Legend of Kintamani,’ as well as works by Lou Harrison and Colin McPhee. Listen now!

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Anne Akiko Meyer presents Michael Daugherty's 'Blue Electra'

Anne Akiko Meyer presents Michael Daugherty's 'Blue Electra'

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!

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WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne

WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne

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!

Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene

Miles Davis reinvented the jazz scene

Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis redefined the genre in subtle and caustic ways. While he had great success he was always restless for innovation. Find out more in the latest episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.

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Let our garden grow

Let our garden grow

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!

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NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra

NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra

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!

Whimsy and wonder

Whimsy and wonder

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!

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Ashley Jackson explores love, freedom, hope and rebirth in 'Take Me to the Water'
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Minnesota Orchestra

Minnesota Orchestra

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!

'Toroi Bandi'

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!

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