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.
My Classical MomentDr. Douglas Chadwick's Classical MomentDecember 7, 2016Dr. Douglas Chadwick's classical moment began during his time in pre-med studies in the 1950's.
My Classical MomentLetische Bevan's Classical MomentDecember 6, 2016Letische "Tish" Bevan's love for Sesame Street led her to her classical moment.
My Classical MomentDoris Loughner's Classical MomentDecember 6, 2016Doris' classical moment is not the usual lullaby.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Shares Details Of Home For The Holidays ShowDecember 5, 2016The Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra is planning a special 21st annual Home for the Holidays show in partnership with the Sacramento Children's Chorus and Green Valley Theatre Company. Director Donald Kendrick shares details on Insight.
Remembering Pauline Oliveros, Composer Known For 'Deep Listening'November 28, 2016American composer Pauline Oliveros died Thursday at the age of 84. Inspired by all kinds of sound, she was a pioneer of electronic music, committed to changing the way people listen.
Hammered: Pounding Out The Excess In Mahler's Sixth SymphonyNovember 12, 2016At a time when we have become immune to shock and where hyperbole rules, Marin Alsop argues that Mahler's Sixth Symphony provides the perfect soundtrack.
Mr. Noseda Goes To Washington: The Capital's Orchestra Gets A New LeaderNovember 11, 2016Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda discusses his hopes for the National Symphony Orchestra, his idea of the conductor as Formula One driver, and his love of the rock band Queen.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezClassical Sound Advice: Live Performance Of Mozart's 25th Piano Concerto, New Music From Joshua BellNovember 10, 2016Capital Public Radio's Classical Host Kevin Doherty takes us through this week's Sound Advice. He gives a rundown of music to listen to and look out for in the near future.
Joyce DiDonato On Why Art Matters In The Midst Of ChaosNovember 5, 2016"Music can be a real guiding light towards empathy, and I can't think of any better prescription," DiDonato says. The opera star's latest album turns to Baroque arias to address present-day conflict.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Youth Symphony Aims For 2,000 Musicians In Next ConcertNovember 3, 2016The Sacramento Youth Symphony hopes to double its efforts with double the musicians from its "Symphony of 1000." The biggest challenge the group faces now is filling seats.