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.
A 'Cosmic Connection' Between 2 ViolinistsNovember 2, 2018For decades, Cologne-based violinist Geoffry Wharton has played jazzy crowd-pleasing encores written in the 1930s by an obscure composer, Audrey Call. Wharton discovered a spooky connection with her.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Winter Classical Concert PreviewNovember 1, 2018 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio arts reporter Jeff Hudson previews upcoming classical concerts in this week’s Sound Advice.
CapRadio Music's Spooky Classical Playlist To Celebrate HalloweenOctober 31, 2018CapRadio Classical Music Coordinator Kevin Doherty has put together a playlist of his favorite Halloween tunes to help you celebrate the holiday.
Major Themes: Top Picks In Classical Music, From 'Joan the Mad' To 'Matthew Shepard'October 29, 2018Looking for new and recommended music? Each month Major Themes asks classical music experts to highlight a must-hear recording. This month CapRadio's Kevin Doherty provided his pick along with other public radio hosts from around the country.
Insight MusicAmati TrioOctober 26, 2018The Amati Trio is made up of pianist Janet Liu, violinist Sue Bin Park and cellist Nina Martin, three seniors at Davis High School.
Insight MusicLuong Family QuartetOctober 26, 2018This string quartet from the Sacramento Youth Symphony is made up of Brandon, 16, and Connor, 14, on violins, Olivia, 12, on cello and Isabella, 9, on viola. They're all members of the Luong family.
Two More Women Accuse Violinist William Preucil Of MisconductOctober 12, 2018Two female violinists allege that the Cleveland Orchestra concertmaster — currently suspended from his job due to a previous allegation — acted inappropriately towards them during lessons.
The Rise Of The LA Philharmonic To 'America's Most Important Orchestra'October 12, 2018 The Los Angeles Philharmonic, which begins to mark its centennial this fall, is credited with helping to bring high culture and great composers to L.A.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezClassical Sound Advice With Kevin DohertyOctober 11, 2018 | Cody DrabbleClassical host Kevin Doherty constructs a fantasy string quartet with four incredible recordings.
The Tale Of The Stolen Totenberg Stradivarius Ends With A New LegacyOctober 9, 2018When the FBI recovered virtuoso violinist Roman Totenberg's stolen Stradivarius after his death, his daughters wanted the instrument to be played everywhere. Ensuring that was not so simple.