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.
Q&A With Classical Music Curator Cale WigginsSeptember 1, 2016 | Paul Conley | Cale WigginsClassical content coordinator Cale Wiggins responds to five questions about his job as the curator of CapRadio's distinctive mix of classical music.
First Impressions: A Guide To New Music In The New SeasonAugust 31, 2016From operas about Steve Jobs and Alice in Wonderland to an orchestral evocation of Detroit and a new concerto for Yo-Yo Ma, the new concert season is flush with premieres.
Killing Me Sharply With Her Song: The Improbable Story Of Florence Foster JenkinsAugust 12, 2016A Manhattan socialite, who sold out Carnegie Hall in 1944 despite having a very dodgy voice, inspired a new movie starring Meryl Streep — and aided generations of actual singers.
Suzuki Students Showcased In Mega Piano ConcertAugust 12, 2016 | Steve MilneThe stage of Sacramento's Community Center Theatre is packed with 10 pianos, side by side. On Sunday, 200 young pianists from around the globe will take turns playing simultaneously. It's part of the biannual Suzuki International 10 Piano Concert.
These 250-Plus Violins Are About To Be Owned By The U.S. GovernmentAugust 11, 2016American-made violins are often regarded as inferior to European ones, but guitarist David Bromberg knows their value. So does the Library of Congress, which is acquiring his impressive collection.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: An Interview With Capital Public Radio's New Morning Classical Host Kevin DohertyAugust 11, 2016 | Kevin DohertyCapital Public Radio has a new Morning Classical Host: Kevin Doherty, who has joined us from Knoxville, Tennessee. Doherty's been a longtime opera singer himself. Can Insight host Beth Ruyak convince him to sing a bit himself?
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez22-Year-Old Davis Cellist Earns $15,000 Recognition At Competition In ChinaAugust 9, 2016Davis High School graduate Eunghee Cho received at $15,000 award for his performance in the Cello Division of the Alice and Eleonore Schoenfeld International String Competition in China. The 22-year-old cellist joins us on Insight today.
Tiny Desk Concert: Rachel Barton PineAugust 5, 2016Watch the genial violinist commune with nearly 300-year-old music by J.S. Bach, played on an instrument built during the composer's heyday.
In The Sounds Of Jason Bourne's World, A Story Of Creation And LossAugust 3, 2016British composer John Powell swore off working on action movies for years, unsettled by their violence. The latest in the Bourne series, for which he's scored every film, marks his return.
Meet New Classical Morning Host Kevin DohertyAugust 1, 2016We're excited to welcome Kevin Doherty to the CapRadio music team. Kevin has an extensive musical background, an engaging on-air style, and a passion for classical. He will definitely brighten your mornings.