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.
Ear To Ear: 10 Classical Music Artists To Watch In 2020February 4, 2020 | Victor Forman | Kevin Doherty | Jennifer ReasonThese modern classical music artists are not only living up to the legacy of the masters of yore, they’re also finding new ways to make the genre more relevant today. Here are 10 artists we think you should keep an eye on.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Millenium Concert SeriesJanuary 30, 2020Some big names in the classical performing world are heading for Sacramento. World class vocal, piano, wind, and string talent will present programs in the New Millenium Concert Series.
New Classical Tracks: Tesla Quartet Explores The Contrast Of Light And Darkness In New AlbumJanuary 29, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, Tesla Quartet's founding violinist Ross Snyder discusses the ensemble's second album, 'Joy and Desolation.' The recording explores the contrast of light and darkness in music from the 18th century through today.
2020 Classical Music Grammy Nominees Breathe New Life Into The GenreJanuary 7, 2020 | Kevin DohertyThis year’s Grammy nominees prove that classical music is far from dead, with nods to many living composers making interesting, innovative music for the modern age.
Ear To Ear: What Our Classical Hosts Are Spinning To Start 2020January 7, 2020 | Victor Forman | Kevin Doherty | Jennifer ReasonOur classical music hosts are your tastemakers on the air, but this monthly playlist will give you a peek into their minds (and ears) with some of their favorite pieces.
New Classical Tracks: Joyful Holiday Memories Inspire New Christmas Album By The 5 BrownsDecember 18, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, three members of the 5 Browns reflect on the childhood memories that inspired their new holiday album, 'Christmas with the 5 Browns.'
New Classical Tracks: Stile Antico's Third Christmas Album Celebrates 16th-Century SpainDecember 11, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, James Arthur and Rebecca Hickey of Stile Antico discuss the Renaissance vocal ensemble's third Christmas release, 'A Spanish Nativity.'
10 Classical Albums To Usher In The Next DecadeDecember 11, 2019As a new decade approaches, hear 10 extraordinary classical albums well-equipped to propel the music into the future.
The Music And Morality Of Beethoven's Mighty NinthDecember 9, 2019For nearly 200 years, Beethoven's epic Ninth Symphony, with its powerful "Ode to Joy," has inspired millions. Now conductor Marin Alsop takes it on a world tour.
Opera Star Vittorio Grigolo Fired By Metropolitan Opera, Royal OperaDecember 5, 2019His simultaneous dismissal from two of the world's leading opera houses comes after an investigation into allegations of misconduct during a Royal Opera performance in Tokyo.