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: Helen Chang Haertzen Takes Us Down 'American Avenues' On Latest ReleaseJuly 1, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, violinist Helen Chang Haertzen shares what inspired her latest release 'American Avenues,' and how fun it was to make an album perfect for the July 4th holiday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Conversation With Retiring Maestro Michael NeumannJune 29, 2020A conversation with retiring Maestro Michael Neumann on his 40 seasons with the Sacramento Youth Symphony.
New Classical Tracks: Sharon Isbin Shows Her 'Affinity' For Music Around The GlobeJune 24, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, guitarist Sharon Isbin talks about bringing together musical influences from around the world on her release 'Affinity.'
Violinist Chase Spruill On Experiencing Classical As A Black MusicianJune 19, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonSacramento native, Philip Glass collaborator and violinist Chase Spruill recently released a new recording of a piece from Glass inspired by the current racial justice protests. He discussed the piece and his experiences in classical music.
On Juneteenth, Celebrating Black Americans In Classical MusicJune 18, 2020 | Kevin DohertyThis Juneteenth, join CapRadio in honoring the extensive contributions of Black composers and musicians to the classical music canon.
New Classical Tracks: Oratorio Shines A Light On Underground Railroad Conductor William StillJune 17, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, librettist Mark Campbell, soprano Laquita Mitchell and composer Paul Moravec discuss 'Sanctuary Road,' a new oratorio that sets stories from the Underground Railroad to music.
A List Of Live Virtual Concerts To Watch During The Coronavirus ShutdownJune 10, 2020We're updating a list of live musical performances from around the world, categorized by date and genre.
Clarinetist Anthony McGill Kneels, Pleads And Plays For JusticeJune 9, 2020With the help of a few "wrong" notes, the principal clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic turned "America the Beautiful" into a solemn protest of police violence.
New Classical Tracks: In Latest Release, Cellist Hee-Young Lim Dives Into Russian SonatasJune 3, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, cellist Hee-Young Lim talks about her upcoming release of Russian cello sonatas.
Ear To Ear: Turning To Music For Hope (By Accident) During COVID-19June 2, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, CapRadio Classical Music Host and professional musician Jennifer Reason has turned to silence for comfort. But when music has found its way into her world by chance, these pieces have brought her hope.