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.
You Have To Fight For The Vision: Wynton Marsalis Talks With Lara DownesJune 20, 2021The musical polymath offers ideas on everything from Russian satellites and hip-hop, to Bach and football, and how they shape the musical education of America.
A Musical Celebration Of JuneteenthJune 18, 2021This Juneteenth, join CapRadio Music in honoring the extensive contributions of Black composers and musicians to styles from classical and jazz to pop.
Summer Concert SeriesMeet The Artists Performing In CapRadio's Summer Concert SeriesJune 15, 2021 | Jennifer ReasonCapRadio is bringing together music lovers with local musicians hit hard by the pandemic through our Summer Concert Series, a series of one-hour radio specials and video performances. Here's a closer look at the artists performing in the series.
Tania León Wins Music Pulitzer For 'Stride,' Celebrating Women's ResilienceJune 11, 2021The revered Cuban composer's winning piece was inspired by the life and struggles of Susan B. Anthony and her own poor mother and grandmother in Cuba.
New Classical Tracks: Avi Avital Loves His Plucked String FamilyJune 9, 2021Mandolinist Avi Avital hits the reset button on life to switch focus to his new album, 'Art of the Mandolin.' He shares his excitement of bringing together the plucked string family on New Classical Tracks.
The Alchemy Of Words And Music: Tayari Jones Talks With Lara DownesJune 7, 2021The best-selling novelist shares tips for good writing and the stories behind some of the most meaningful music in her life, from Rossini to the O'Jays.
Hear Bach's Music Like You've Never Heard It Before: Upside DownJune 4, 2021For most artists, 2020 was a year of forced isolation and few opportunities. But Dan Tepfer, a jazz pianist and composer, had a busy year, partly thanks to his technological acumen.
Catalyst Quartet Honors Samuel Coleridge-TaylorJune 2, 2021We discuss the joys and privileges of honoring composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor in the Catalyst Quartet's first recording in a series commemorating Black composers.
Conspirare Conductor Craig Hella Johnson Lets His Imagination Run WildMay 26, 2021Conductor Craig Hella Johnson lets his imagination run wild with the Austin-based vocal ensemble Conspirare. He leads them and three different guitar quartets in their new album, The Singing Guitar.
Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor’s New Album Tackles The Legacy Of Franz LisztMay 21, 2021 | Jennifer ReasonCapRadio midday classical host Jennifer Reason interviews the British pianist about his new album, exploring the deeper meaning of Liszt’s music and the personal connection he has to it.