ClassicalPopular Northern California Classical Music Conductor Henrik Jul-Hansen Has DiedOctober 28, 2016 | Paul ConleyClassical music conductor, composer and professor Henrik Jul Hansen has died at his home in Sacramento. A family friend says Hansen – who founded and conducted the Gold Country Chamber Orchestra - died last week at the age of 62. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Classical240 Hours, 22 Pounds: A Mammoth Mozart Box Set Aims At More Than 'Complete'October 27, 2016The new complete edition, commemorating the 225th anniversary of the Austrian composer's death, is an extravagant Mozart resource.
ClassicalSteve Reich At 80: The Phases Of A Lifetime In MusicOctober 10, 2016He's been a hero to musicians from Brian Eno and David Bowie to Radiohead and The National. Now entering his ninth decade, American composer Steve Reich is always looking ahead.
ClassicalFrom 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.
ClassicalKilling Me Sharply With Her Song: The Improbable Story Of Florence Foster JenkinsAugust 12, 2016A Manhattan socialite, who sold out Carnegie Hall in 1944 despite having a very dodgy voice, inspired a new movie starring Meryl Streep — and aided generations of actual singers.
ClassicalThese 250-Plus Violins Are About To Be Owned By The U.S. GovernmentAugust 11, 2016American-made violins are often regarded as inferior to European ones, but guitarist David Bromberg knows their value. So does the Library of Congress, which is acquiring his impressive collection.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Cale Wiggins Highlights Noteworthy New Classical ReleasesJuly 14, 2016Are you ready to hear some new recordings in the Classical music world? Capital Public Radio’s Afternoon Classical Host Cale Wiggins joins us for this week’s Sound Advice and he’s bringing a variety of new releases. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalJane Little, Longtime Orchestra Musician, Collapses On Stage And DiesMay 17, 2016The bassist joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 1945, when she was just 16 years old. She died over the weekend while performing on stage.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice With Jeff Hudson April 7, 2016A series of exciting and unique concerts are coming to the Sacramento region in the next few months. Arts contributor Jeff Hudson joins us for today’s Sound Advice to talk about some of the different music you can expect to see. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezEnsemble Mik Nawooj Hip Hop Classical InfusionMarch 4, 2016Bandleader of Ensemble Mik Nawooj JooWan Kim joins Insight to talk about his blend of hip-hop and classical music. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
