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.
New Classical Tracks: Rachel Podger And Brecon Baroque Reimagine 'Four Seasons'May 23, 2018In their new release, violinist Rachel Podger and the ensemble she founded, Brecon Baroque, bring imaginative new ideas to Vivaldi's iconic 'Four Seasons.'
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein Will Find A WayMay 16, 2018 | Kevin DohertyClassical Pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs the West Coast premiere of a new piano concerto by Philip Glass with the New Century Chamber Orchestra at the Mondavi Center in Davis.
New Classical Tracks: Patricia Kopatchinskaja And The SPCO Win A Grammy With SchubertMay 16, 2018Violinist and Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Artistic Partner Patricia Kopatchinskaja won a Grammy with the ensemble for their recording, 'Schubert: Death and the Maiden.'
Simone Dinnerstein's 'Circles' Shares A Common Language With Bach & GlassMay 16, 2018A world premiere recording of a new piano concerto by Philip Glass sits comfortably beside a Bach classic.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPianist Konstantin Soukhovetski Performs Ahead Of Auburn ShowMay 10, 2018 | Jen PicardWorld-renowned concert pianist returns for sixth time to perform Rachmaninoff with the Auburn Symphony.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Classical Music Concert Preview With Arts Reporter Jeff HudsonMay 10, 2018 | Jeff Hudson | Cody DrabbleCapRadio contributing arts reporter Jeff Hudson previews classical concerts for Sound Advice.
New Classical Tracks: Norman Krieger Climbs Musical Mountains With London Symphony OrchestraMay 9, 2018Pianist Norman Krieger partners with the London Symphony Orchestra and conductor Philip Ryan Mann for Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2. The formidable concerto is paired with the composer's Piano Sonata No. 1 on a new CD.
Tchaikovsky Vs. Brahms: The Storm Before the CalmMay 4, 2018 | Stephen PeithmanWhile Tchaikovsky and Brahms share the same birthday — May 7 — the two composers had little else in common.
New Classical Tracks: Kantorei Explores Music Of Arnesen In 'Infinity'May 2, 2018In their new release 'Infinity,' Denver vocal ensemble Kantorei and conductor Joel Rinsema explore the music of Kim Andre Arnesen.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezYoung Artists Competition Showcases Up-And-Coming TalentApril 26, 2018The Mondavi Center is hosting the Young Artists Competition in late April.