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'September 9, 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 of all American music.
New Classical Tracks: Jake Runestad And Kantorei Share Music For Our TimeSeptember 2, 2020Jake Runestad is a Minnesota-based composer and conductor of classical music. Most recently, he's been riding a wave as one of today's most sought-after choral composers.
Ear To Ear: Around The World In Six SongsSeptember 1, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonWhile summer is often a time for music festivals, this year there was no musical travel to be had. CapRadio's Jennifer Reason decided instead to take a tour of some of her favorite pieces connected to memories of her previous travels.
Interview: Composer Aida Shirazi On Music, Success And Her Iranian UpbringingAugust 31, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonIranian composer Aida Shirazi came to the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D in composition at UC Davis and has been getting a lot of national attention of late. She spoke with CapRadio about her music, her upbringing and the secrets to a successful music career.
New Classical Tracks: Cellist Inbal Segev Invites Us To Dance With A New ConcertoAugust 26, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, cellist Inbal Segev joins forces with Marin Alsop and the London Philharmonic in a recording of a new cello concerto by Anna Clyne, titled "Dance" alongside Elgar's cello concerto.
Víkingur Ólafsson: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertAugust 13, 2020Watch the rising young pianist, in a final performance from his Berlin home, make the case for two seemingly disparate French composers born nearly 200 years apart.
New Classical Tracks: Ola Gjeilo Showcases The Soul Of New York City in 'Night'August 12, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, Ola Gjeilo gives a beautiful portrayal of the heart of NYC and why he loves its lights, the soul of the city, in his latest release, 'Night.'
New Classical Tracks: Violinist Lara St. John Joins Forces With Pianist Matt Herskowitz In The Key Of A MajorAugust 5, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, Canadian violinist Lara St. John discusses her new album with pianist Matt Herskowitz, featuring two sonatas in the key of A major.
Ear To Ear: What’s New On CapRadio’s Classical AirwavesAugust 4, 2020 | Kevin DohertyHere at CapRadio, we want to bring you examples of the diverse face of classical music today. Here are just a few examples of the broad reach of the music we’re spinning.
Composer Max Richter On 'Voices,' A New Album That Envisions A Better WorldAugust 3, 2020Composer Max Richter's new album drew inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document spearheaded by Eleanor Roosevelt which he calls "a blueprint for a better world."