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.
'In The Act Of Living, You're A Revolutionary': Anthony McGill Talks With Lara DownesOctober 31, 2020The New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist blows apart the labels he once applied to himself to discover a stream of activism.
New Classical Tracks: EDM Mixes With Classical Music On Michael Torke's 'Being'October 28, 2020Composers can find inspiration in many places. This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Michael Torke talks about how his release, 'Being,' blends classical styling with EDM.
In Lara Downes' New Series, Black Musicians Rise To A Pivotal MomentOctober 27, 2020The pianist joins Ari Shapiro to discuss Amplify With Lara Downes, a video series on Black musicians who have experienced renewed creativity regarding racial injustice.
New Classical Tracks: iSing Silicon Valley Empowers Members And Listeners AlikeOctober 21, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, learn about iSing Silicon Valley, a choral education program for school-aged girls, and their new release, 'Here I Stand.'
'A Chance Of A Great Spiritual Awakening': Rhiannon Giddens Talks With Lara DownesOctober 17, 2020Eavesdrop on the forward-thinking pianist as she talks with musical omnivore Rhiannon Giddens, who has just taken over Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road organization.
Ear To Ear: Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Efforts At University Of The Pacific’s Conservatory Of MusicOctober 6, 2020 | Victor FormanAs a part of ongoing efforts to confront the systemic imbalances in the music world, the University of the Pacific’s music conservatory is assigning audition pieces by female and BIPOC composers. Here’s a selection of some of these pieces.
Voter Soundtrack: Relaxing Classical Music For Filling In Your BallotOctober 5, 2020 | Victor FormanThis election season, CapRadio has compiled some peaceful but stimulating classical music tracks to bring you concentration and calm as you fill out your ballot.
New Classical Tracks: Simone Dinnerstein Shares Her 'Character of Quiet'September 30, 2020While most new releases coming out were recorded before COVID-19, this one was recorded this past summer during quarantine, and it reflects all the confusing feelings during this challenging time. This week on New Classical Tracks, Simone Dinnerstein
New Classical Tracks: ARC Ensemble Records The Music Of Walter Kaufmann For The First TimeSeptember 23, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, the ARC Ensemble shares music from Walter Kaufmann, the first time it has been recorded as part of their "Music in Exile" series.
Interview: Caroline Shaw On Her New Album, Carl Sagan, And What It Was Like Working With Kanye WestSeptember 22, 2020 | Kevin DohertyPulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw sat down with CapRadio Classical Host Kevin Doherty to talk about winning the Pulitzer Prize, being inspired by Carl Sagan, and what it was like working with Kanye West.