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.
Renowned conductor Bernard Haitink, beloved for his modesty, has died at age 92October 25, 2021The Dutch conductor Bernard Haitink had 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.
Pianist Lara Downes re-centers the music of the Great MigrationOctober 20, 2021Pianist Lara Downes' latest mini-album traces the story of the Great Migration of Black Americans from the south in the early to mid-20th century, with music by Florence Price and Harry T. Burleigh.
Pianist Emanuel Ax Makes Music With Lifelong Friend Yo-Yo MaOctober 20, 2021In this week’s New Classical Tracks, pianist Emanuel Ax teams up with longtime friend and collaborator Yo-Yo Ma to re-record Beethoven's cello sonatas for their new album, Hope Amid Tears.
Pianist Daniil Trifonov loves spending time with BachOctober 13, 2021Pianist Daniil Trifonov reflects on the life and works of Johann Sebastian Bach on his new album, Bach: The Art of Life.
Pianist Jean Yves-Thibaudet enjoys complete freedom on 'Carte Blanche'October 6, 2021On New Classical Tracks, pianist Jean Yves-Thibaudet talks about enjoying complete freedom on his latest album, ‘Carte Blanche.’
Violinist Randall Goosby finds inspiration in his heritageSeptember 29, 2021This week on New Classical Tracks, violinist Randall Goosby connects with his African-American heritage by premiering rediscovered works by Florence Price on his debut album, Roots.
Carolyn Surrick And Ronn McFarlane Make Music For The First TimeSeptember 15, 2021Carolyn Surrick and Ronn McFarlane are both performers of early music. With so much in common, it is a surprise that they never worked together, until now. Their new album, ‘Fermi’s Paradox,’ is the result of their collaboration.
Violist Mark Holloway Of Pacifica Quartet Explores New WorksSeptember 1, 2021This week on New Classical Tracks, violist Mark Holloway of Pacifica Quartet reflects on featuring three newly commissioned works on their album,
Your Music Saved My Life: Ledisi Talks With Lara DownesAugust 28, 2021The versatile and impassioned singer was ready to throw in the towel until she heard a message in a Nina Simone song that told her, "You're going be fine. I understand how you feel. Keep going."
Michael Morgan, Sacramento And Oakland Conductor Who Championed Diversity In Classical Music, Dies At 63August 26, 2021 | Kevin DohertyMichael Morgan, the longtime music director for the Sacramento Philharmonic and Oakland Symphony who strived to have his organizations better represent the communities they served, died last week from an infection following a kidney transplant.