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  1. Nov 26

    Post Thanksgiving feisty fiddle blues ...

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  2. Nov 23

    Composer, conductor and MacArthur "genius" Mathew Aucoin just debuted his opera, 'Eurydice,' at the Met. The new work reinterprets an ancient, archetypal myth from the perspective of its namesake.

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  3. Nov 19

    When good viola jokes go bad ...

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  4. Nov 18

    In her large scale compositions, Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina tackles life's big questions. A new recording celebrates the composer's 90th birthday.

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  5. Nov 18

    Deep in the heart of Texas, the reflects on race relations and social unrest with 'At War with Ourselves – 400 Years of You,' by composer Michael Abels and poet Nikky Finney.

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  6. Nov 18

    For the holiday Playlist, generous helpings of home grown music from David Lang, Leonard Bernstein, Amy Beach, Marian Anderson and Aaron Copland. Plus, save room for sweet tunes from Keith Jarrett and Jo Stafford.

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  7. Nov 15

    Pianist and cellist are British sibling classical virtuosos. Still in their twenties, the star soloists have just released their first joint album.

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  8. Nov 12

    Heavyweight Romantics Division: Wagner vs. Brahms

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  9. Nov 5

    When the reigning diva of our day drops a new solo album after a five-year break, opera nerds everywhere perk up. Listen to soprano discover all the bittersweet beauty in an aria by Tchaikovsky.

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  10. Nov 5

    Opera in Jeopardy!

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  11. Nov 4

    A crop of excellent new releases on this week’s playlist, including Janine Jansen playing Ravel on a very old Strad, an intense “Dialog” by Sofia Gubaidulina, plus music by Florence Price, Dvořák, Bach and Sarah Kirkland Snider.

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  12. Nov 2

    If you're one of the bleary-eyed millions who find falling asleep at night challenging, listen up. A Greek tea shop owner and woodworker has a musical antidote for you.

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  13. Oct 29

    "Partisans," a newly unearthed track from Icelandic composer and producer Ólafur Arnalds, languished on an old hard drive for a decade.

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  14. Oct 29

    A fang-tastic accompanist!

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  15. Oct 28

    Believe in ghosts? Try these "spirited" compositions — from Tan Dun's 'Ghost Opera' and William Bolcom's ragtime-infused "Poltergeist" to Meredith Monk's "Hungry Ghost" and various apparitions from George Crumb and György Ligeti.

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  16. Oct 27

    Remembering Bernard Haitink, the anti-glamour conductor.

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  17. Oct 25

    Curious about opera? Already a super fan? On World Opera Day, watch scenes that will make you fall in love with the art form – from a crazy day at Mozart’s diner to a trippy trip to China with Richard Nixon.

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  18. Oct 22

    One of the great conductors has died. Bernard Haitink enjoyed a six-decade career leading major orchestras across Europe, the U.S. and the U.K. He was hailed as a musician's musician, prizing the art well above glamor.

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  19. Oct 22

    One gong and no strikes ...

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  20. Oct 21

    This year, Estonians celebrate 30 years of independence. This week’s playlist celebrates the rich history of Estonian music, with composers Arvo Pärt, Ester Mägi, Veljo Tormis, Erkki-Sven Tüür, Tõnu Kõrvits and Cyrillus Kreek.

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