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.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezGreek Classical Guitarist Makes Her Sacramento DebutApril 19, 2018Eleftheria Kotzia has performed all around the world. Her first stop in Sacramento includes classes and a concert at the Sofia.
Boston Pops Fêtes Former Leader, Legendary Composer John Williams In Davis ConcertApril 17, 2018 | Kevin DohertyWhile most people think of Star Wars when they think of John Williams, the Academy Award-winning composer also served as conductor of the Boston Pops in the '80s and early '90s. Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Pops salute Williams Thursday in Davis.
See What You HeardApril 16, 2018For those times when you didn't quite catch the name of the composer, the work, or the performers after hearing a piece you really enjoyed on CapRadio.
A New Song Cycle Contemplates BlacknessApril 16, 2018A collaboration between three prominent artistic voices — singer Lawrence Brownlee, composer Tyshawn Sorey and poet Terrance Hayes — examines what it means to be a black man in America today.
Songs We Love: Florence Price, 'Violin Concerto No. 2'April 6, 2018Florence Beatrice Price was born on April 9, 1887. We're celebrating the birthday of the first African-American woman to have her work performed by a major symphony by featuring her 2nd Violin Concerto at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Classical Concerts Preview With Jeff HudsonMarch 1, 2018 | Cody DrabbleJeff Hudson recommends classical concerts in the region for this week's Sound Advice.
Insight MusicPianist Lara Downes Honors Legacy Of Bernstein On 'For Lenny'February 23, 2018 | Cody DrabbleClassical pianist Lara Downes released “For Lenny” in the centennial year of Leonard Bernstein’s birth. She performs classics and lost gems from the Bernstein catalog live in the Insight studio.
Oscar-Nominated Composer Jóhann Jóhannsson Dies At 48February 12, 2018The renowned film composer, who scored Arrival and The Theory of Everything, died Friday in Berlin, Germany.
Songs We Love: Florence Price, 'Violin Concerto No. 2'February 12, 2018Like her violin concertos, which were recently rediscovered in an abandoned house, Florence Price's undervalued reputation is undergoing some richly deserved restoration.
Acclaimed Choir Conductor Is Happy To Produce 'Amateur' SingersFebruary 6, 2018 | Kevin DohertyDr. Anton Armstrong and the St. Olaf Choir continue their tour of the West Coast Tuesday night at the Mondavi Center in Davis. Recognized for their annual Christmas Festival, this amateur choir performs at a professional level.