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.
Yelena Dyachek Wins Metropolitan Opera National Council AuditionsMarch 15, 2016A 24-year-old soprano from Sacramento, Yelena Dyachek, has just won one of opera’s biggest competition, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
American River College Orchestra: A Symphony Of CulturesMarch 11, 2016 | Steve MilneA melting pot of musicians. That describes the American River College Orchestra in Sacramento – a diverse group of professional, amateur and student players, where music truly is the international language.
On Helene Grimaud's New Album, 'Water' Is A Metaphor And MotivationMarch 1, 2016An environmental activist as well as a pianist, Grimaud was motivated by composers' fascination with water. Each piece on her new album is inspired by it.
Joe Kye And VOX Musica In The StudioFebruary 19, 2016Joseph in the Well returns to Insight once again. This time, he'll share with us details about a collaborative show with Sacramento's VOX Musica.
Once Struggling Sacramento Philharmonic And Opera Bouncing BackFebruary 18, 2016After some tumultuous years and questions about whether it had a future, the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera is starting to seeing its fortunes turn around. Executive Director and conservatory-trained violinist Alice Sauro explains what's changed.
Two Sacramento Women Compete In Opera's Biggest CompetitionFebruary 16, 2016Two young Sacramento women, Yelena Dyacheck and Hannah Ludwig, have been competing for the past year in opera’s biggest competition, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
Pianist Lara Downes On InsightFebruary 11, 2016Critically acclaimed pianist Lara Downes performed a musical valentine at UC Davis' Mondavi Center in a concert titled “Love Madly."
Sound Advice: Sac State's New Millennium Concert SeriesFebruary 4, 2016Sacramento State music professor Andrew Luchansky joins Insight's Sound Advice to preview the New Millennium Concert Series. This year's lineup includes world-renowned violinist Sarah Chang, baritone Randall Scarlata and the Telegraph Quartet.
From Football To Opera: Singer Morris Robinson Takes Center StageFebruary 3, 2016Once Robinson dreamed of fame on the football field. Now, he's moving audiences across the world with the power of his voice, and changing the face of opera.
Eclectic Cellist Tina Guo Performs In-StudioJanuary 29, 2016Cellist Tina Guo has performed as a guest artist for numerous symphonies. She has performed at the Playboy mansion and at the Grammys. She's also been featured on scores of major films. Now we can add CapRadio to her venerable list of venues.