Don some good hiking boots — we’re ascending mountains and encountering some of their native fauna on this episode of ‘Extra Eclectic.’ Host Steve Seel shares Jane Antonia Cornish’s ‘Sierra,’ Jennifer Higdon’s ‘Coyote Nights,’ Kayan Kalhor’s ‘Mountains are Far Away’ and more. Listen now!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ cellist Sophie Shao celebrates the joy of life through music inspired by France on her second solo album, ‘CanCan Macabre,’ alongside pianists Ieva Jokubaviciute and Adrienne Kim. Find out more!
Did you know that John Williams writes music that isn’t for movies? Plus, a young Chinese guitarist tackles one of the most beloved guitar concertos ever written, and two cellists offer evocative interpretations of new and rarely heard music in Recordings of the Month for April.
You might have missed it. But Bruce Hornsby — the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose hits include ‘The Way It Is’ — recently teamed up with ever-experimental ensemble yMusic to release the album ‘Deep Sea Vents’ as BrhyM. It’s the classical crossover event of the season.
On the latest episode of ‘Saturday Cinema,’ host Lynne Warfel features music from films with the greatest costumes—such as Cleopatra, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My Fair Lady—and best costume designers, including Edith Head, Irene Sharaff and Orry-Kelly. Listen now!
The power, the mystery and the beauty of the natural world were in wonderful abundance on the pre-Earth Day installment of this week’s ‘Friday Favorites’. Listen now with host Steve Staruch!
Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, with the Choral Arts Ensemble’s performance of ‘The Wisdom of Nature,’ a choral program that celebrates the wonder, the power and the beauty of nature. Listen now with host Steve Staruch.
Organist Alcee Chriss III breaks down barriers and attracts new audiences to organ music through his incorporation of jazz and gospel. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
The Pacific Ocean figures prominently on this week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ with David Crowell’s ‘Pacific Coast Highway’ Daniel Temkin’s ‘Ocean's Call’ and more. We also look forward to Earth Day with a playlist including Dustin O’Halloran’s ‘Spiritus Naturae Aeternus.’ Listen now with host Steve Seel.
