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.
This Summer's Classical Concerts and FestivalsJune 10, 2015 | Kent TeetersMany of the world’s best classical musicians come to our area each summer to perform concerts surrounded by the natural beauty of our western landscapes. Here are some of the festivals and series coming up.
CommentaryRenaissance Vocal Ensemble, Chanticleer, To Perform Pieces From Imperial SpainJune 8, 2015 | Cale WigginsThe popular and enduring vocal ensemble Chanticleer returns to Sacramento this month for a performance at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Classical host Cale Wiggins helps explain what makes the group so special.
A 25-Year-Old Opera Composer Who Does It AllJune 8, 2015At age 11, Matthew Aucoin memorized and performed at a piano all of Mozart's Marriage of Figaro. As one of his own operas debuts, some critics are calling him the next big thing.
For Benedictine Monks, The Joy Of Making Albums And BeerJune 6, 2015The Benedictine monks of Norcia, Italy spend their days in quiet prayer and chanting the divine office. But recently the order has taken up recording albums and brewing beer.
Met Opera And Public Radio Host Margaret Juntwait DiesJune 3, 2015The mellifluous voice of the Met, and a longtime presence on NPR member station WNYC, was 58 years old.
Tiny Desk Concert: Jason Vieaux And Yolanda KondonassisJune 2, 2015Watch two master musicians combine the sounds of harp and guitar into a singular, evocative instrument in music influenced by Africa and Asia.
When This 9-Year-Old Pianist Plays, He Feels The MusicMay 28, 2015NPR's Robert Siegel sits down with Oscar Paz Suaznabar, who has played at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and on the NPR show From The Top.
CommentarySymphonic Sidebars: Mystic, Melodic, Melancholic Music Of Ralph Vaughan WilliamsMay 22, 2015 | Kent TeetersClassical Host Kent Teeters brings you expert commentary on extraordinary symphonies monthly - this month he looks at the life and music of Ralph Vaughan Williams.
After 42 Years, Juilliard String Quartet Cellist To Step DownMay 18, 2015Joel Krosnick, who has been a member of the quartet since 1974, has decided to retire in 2016 and focus on his teaching at the Juilliard School. He says he "will miss every single note."
Minnesota Orchestra Live From Cuba - Listen At 5 p.m.May 15, 2015Osmo Vanska leads the Minnesota Orchestra in this historic live broadcast from the Teatro Nacional in Havana, Cuba, featuring three works by Beethoven. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, on the Music Station.