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.
Despite Busy Concert Schedule Violinist Karen Gomyo Finds Time To TangoOctober 7, 2016 | Kevin DohertyLife as a touring classical soloist has its rewards and challenges, something violinist Karen Gomyo knows first-hand. Gomyo has appeared with top orchestras around the world. This Saturday she performs with the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezDiary Readings And Music From The Schumann CoupleOctober 6, 2016This week’s Sound Advice takes us into the world of two classical music composers, Robert and Clara Schumann. Morning Edition and Classical host Donna Apidone performs readings from the couple's diaries.
Neville Marriner, Who Recorded The Beloved Soundtrack to 'Amadeus,' Has DiedOctober 3, 2016The entrepreneurial conductor and violinist who made hundreds of recordings died Sunday at age 92.
Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk: Tiny Desk ConcertSeptember 30, 2016Two A-list classical artists work up a sweat as they revel in the tender and turbulent music of Brahms and Schumann.
From Trash To Triumph: The Recycled OrchestraSeptember 22, 2016Young musicians from a Paraguayan slum have toured the world with instruments made of garbage. They've played with Stevie Wonder and for the Pope. Now they're in a documentary.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCellist Amit Peled Previews Upcoming Auburn State Theater Show On InsightSeptember 22, 2016Acclaimed cellist Amit Peled is coming to the region to perform at the Auburn State Theater this Sunday. He joins Insight to preview his upcoming performance.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezPianist Jeffrey Siegel Returns To Harris Center For 'KeyBoard Conversations'September 20, 2016Pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns to the Harris Center this year with his upcoming Keyboard Conversations performance. He joins Insight to talk about the three-part event where he offers commentary and virtuosic performance to classic pieces.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezStockton Symphony Celebrates 90th AnniversarySeptember 13, 2016It’s the 90th anniversary of the Stockton Symphony. Conductor Peter Jaffe talks about the symphony's founding conductor Manlio Silva and its many achievements. We'll also preview music from the concerts planned for this year's 90th season.
First Listen: Pretty Yende, 'A Journey'September 12, 2016Follow the young South African soprano's fairytale rise to fame in a travelogue of classic arias and scenes by Rossini, Delibes and Bellini.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: New And Noteworthy Classical RecordingsSeptember 1, 2016CapRadio 88.9 FM's afternoon classical host Cale Wiggins surveys what's new and noteworthy on the classical recording scene with samples dealing with happiness, harpsichords and California's Hearst Castle!