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Extra Eclectic - April 6, 2026

It’s a rhapsodic reflection on the idea of time in the first hour of the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Host Steve Seel shares Chris Rogerson’s ‘Thirty Thousand Days,’ Paul Fowler’s ‘Breath’ and other selections. Listen now!


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Extra Eclectic

The passage of time

Steve Seel is the host of YourClassical’s weekly SymphonyCast and the trailblazing music show Extra Eclectic. He possesses a broad knowledge of many musical genres, having hosted radio programs ranging from classical to jazz and even avant-garde music at radio stations around the country. Steve began his love affair with public radio at 24 working whatever shifts he could at his hometown station of WUSF-FM in Tampa, Florida, and from there worked his way to snowy Buffalo, New York, and its renowned classical station WNED-FM, where he hosted middays and the weekly experimental-music show Present Tense.  In 2005, Steve became one of the founding voices on Minnesota Public Radio's eclectic station, the Current. While there, he hosted afternoons and mornings, and conducted in-depth interviews with pop music luminaries ranging from Brian Eno to David Byrne to Tori Amos. Steve is a basement composer obsessed with all things both minimalist and slow, and might actually be incapable of writing anything that exceeds 75 beats-per-minute.


Steve Seel

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ Louis Langree leads the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in his final appearance as music director, featuring Beethoven’s ‘Leonore’ Overture No. 2, Paul Dukas’ ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice,’ and Ravel’s ‘Daphnis et Chloé’ Suite No. 2 . Listen now with host Steve Seel!


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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra - Handel's 'Messiah'

Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's ‘Messiah,’ performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor Dinis Sousa, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen to the concert now!


The SPCO

Listen: Celebrate Easter with the SPCO's performance of Handel's 'Messiah'

Where we turn up the voices of Black artists in the world of classical music, with host Vernon Neal.

Rhapsody in Black - Randall Goosby

Randall Goosby has been playing violin since he was seven, including studying with legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, and the trajectory of his career shows no signs of slowing down. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.


Randall Goosby, Zhu Wang - Price: Adoration

Rhapsody in Black

Violinist Randall Goosby enjoys meteoric rise but remains grounded

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): JoAnn Falleta

New Classical Tracks - JoAnn Falleta

Julie Amacher's desire to introduce others to great music is what led her to radio. She began her professional broadcast career at a station in Sun Prairie, Wis. She went from rock 'n' roll to the Rocky Mountains, where she found her niche in public radio at KUNC in Greeley, Colo. Julie spent 13 years at KUNC, where she managed the announcers and their eclectic music format. During that time, she earned four national awards for best announcer. She joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1997 as an on-air host and also produces New Classical Tracks, a weekly podcast sharing behind-the-scenes stories about a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. on Saturdays.


Julie Amacher

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ conductor JoAnn Falleta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra present the premiere recording of Iranian-American composer Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!


New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - April 1, 2026

New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - JoAnn Falleta

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Violin Concerto: I. Andante - Allegro con brio

New Classical Tracks® 

JoAnn Falletta and the BPO present Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto

Extra Eclectic - March 30, 2026

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we wrap Women’s History Month with another program showcasing how women composers are leading classical music into the future. Selections include music by Gabriela Ortiz, Allision Loggins-Hull and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel! 


Women lead the way

On the latest episode of ‘SymphonyCast,’ The Danish National Symphony Orchestra, Danish National Concert Choir, and Fabio Luisi celebrate the orchestra’s 100th anniversary with Mahler’s enormous and powerful Symphony No. 8. Listen now with host Steve Seel!


Danish National Symphony Orchestra

‘Performance Today’ has selected performer and composer Gabriela Ortiz as the 2026 Classical Woman of the Year. This annual award recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the classical music art form and have inspired our listeners. Find out more!


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Performance Today®

2026 Classical Woman of the Year: Gabriela Ortiz

New Classical Tracks (extended interview): Neave Trio

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On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ the Neave Trio highlights the music of three women composers who were also performers: Dora Pejačević, Clara Schumann and Cécile Chaminade. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!


New Classical Tracks (Extended Interview) - 20260325

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Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 29: I. Allegro con moto

Neave Trio highlights the music of Pejacevic, Chaminade and Schumann

Bach's Birthday Bash Broadcast 2026

Building upon a curiosity which began in his teens, Michael Barone has been involved with the pipe organ for more than 40 years. As host and senior executive producer of Pipedreams, produced and distributed by American Public Media, he is recognized nationally for his outstanding contributions to the world of organ music.  Pipedreams began in 1982 and remains the only nationally distributed weekly radio program exploring the art of the pipe organ. Michael's talent and commitment have been recognized with numerous awards, including the American Guild of Organists President's Award in 1996, the Distinguished Service Award of the Organ Historical Society in 1997 and the 2001 ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award. In November 2002 he was selected for induction to the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.  He also hosts broadcasts of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and The New Releases on Minnesota Public Radio.


Michael Barone

Did you miss Bach's Birthday Bash on Saturday with ‘Pipedreams’ host Michael Barone? This year's celebration included five free, hourlong concerts at venues in St. Paul. Listen to the first concert now!


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