Classical MusicClassical Music Playlist, July 15, 2024Leonard Bernstein premiered his Chichester Psalms on July 15th, 1965. Composed on a commission from the Chichester Cathedral in England, the work is an uplifting prayer for peace with texts of Psalms sung in Hebrew. It's today's Midday Masterpiece.
Report: 11 More Women Accuse Plácido Domingo Of Sexual MisconductSeptember 5, 2019Since August, 20 women have made allegations against the highly influential opera star via reports published by The Associated Press. A spokesperson for Domingo disputed the report.
New Classical Tracks: 'Mighty Boutique Orchestra' Celebrates Diverse Women Composers In 'Project W'September 4, 2019The Chicago Sinfonietta is celebrating its 30th anniversary season with a new album featuring world-premiere recordings of newly commissioned works by Jennifer Higdon, Clarice Assad, Jessie Montgomery and Reena Esmail.
Ear To Ear: Here’s What CapRadio’s Classical Hosts Are Loving This SeptemberSeptember 3, 2019 | Victor Forman | Kevin Doherty | Jennifer ReasonOur classical music hosts are your tastemakers on the air, but this monthly playlist will give you a peek into their minds (and ears) with some of their favorite pieces, featuring the charango, baroque classics and new releases.
New Album From Lara Downes Captures Classical Music's Greatest Love StoryAugust 30, 2019 | Kevin DohertyLara Downes's new album isn't just about the composer and pianist Clara Schumann's bicentennial, but also how she and her husband Robert Schumann truly needed each other in order to accomplish enormous feats.
Lift Every Voice: Marian Anderson, Florence B. Price And The Sound Of Black SisterhoodAugust 30, 2019The famous contralto made a practice of amplifying black artists, especially black women artists, as seen through her collaborations with composer Florence B. Price.
Watch Sunday Baroque Host Suzanne Bona's Visit To CapRadio And Performance With Jennifer ReasonAugust 30, 2019Sunday Baroque host (and classically trained flutist) Suzanne Bona joined CapRadio Classical Host (and classically trained pianist) Jennifer Reason for a live performance at CapRadio on Aug. 23. See some of the highlights here.
New Classical Tracks: Conspirare Showcases Jake Runestad's Choral Music In New AlbumAugust 28, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, Jake Runestad discusses the poetry and compositional process behind 'The Hope of Loving,' a new album of his choral music recorded by Craig Hella Johnson's Conspirare.
New Classical Tracks: Pianist Haochen Zhang Offers A Fresh Take On Tchaikovsky And ProkofievAugust 21, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, Cliburn Competition winner Haochen Zhang shares insights into his new recording of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2.
New Classical Tracks: Prolific 'Outsider Composer' Rick Sowash Finds Inspiration In Ohio RootsAugust 14, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, self-proclaimed 'outsider composer' Rick Sowash shares insights into his latest album, 'Seasonal Breezes: Five Chamber Works,' which features cellist Josh Aerie, the Sylvan Trio and a few other musical friends.
Report: Plácido Domingo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Multiple WomenAugust 13, 2019The women — eight singers and a dancer — told The Associated Press that the opera titan tried to pressure them into sexual relationships by offering them jobs.