Local Artist Feature May 29, 2026: Pulitzer Prize Winner for Music This Year Happens to be LocalWhat a month: Gabriela Lena Frank was named Musical America’s Composer of the Year. Her opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is being performed at the Met. And earlier this month she won the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Wow! Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Local Artist Feature May 22nd, 2026: From the New York Philharmonic to Founding the Chamber Music Society of Sacramento
Local Artist Feature June 12th, 2026: Composer Writes Music to Help Deal with Tragedy- Including His Own.June 15, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonWe all know that music heals. Composer Kurt Erickson takes a firsthand approach in writing music to help deal with life's tragedies.
Local Artist Feature June 5th, 2026: The Only Thing Better than One Flute Is...Four Flutes!June 12, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonWhen you picture a quartet, most likely string instruments spring to mind, and perhaps at an event like a wedding. But have you considered an all flute quartet? Turns out they do exist, and they can even play jazz!
The Local Artist Feature Celebrates the Milestone 100th Episode!May 11, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonOver two years ago the Local Artist Feature was started. This April we reached the milestone of the 100th feature on air! And, we had a live concert at the station to celebrate.
Local Artist Feature April 17th, 2026: ABC10's Evening News Anchor Divulges Secret Prior Life as a Classical MusicianApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonYou may know her as an evening news anchor for ABC 10. But did you know that Lora Painter is also a classically trained pianist and soprano?
Local Artist Feature April 10th, 2026: Sac State has a New Cello Professor and He Brings Wide Expertise to the RoleApril 20, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonCellist Kyle Stachnik comes to Sac State via the Bay Area, and brings broad experience with him.
Local Artist Feature April 3, 2026: The wide versatility of....the tuba?April 13, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonSacramento-based composer, educator and professional tubist Portia Njoku opens our eyes to the expansive world of her instrument.
Local Artist Feature March 27, 2026: Violinist from Yale has been Impacting Our Community for Two Decades!April 8, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonFrom Grammy-nominated ensembles to decades in the classroom, violinist Anna Presler is everywhere in our community!
Local Artist Feature March 13, 2026: Harpist from the Detroit Symphony moves here to Sacramento, and brings her own record label with her!March 17, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonHarpist Kerstin Allvin is a multi-genre artist with her own record label and school for harp!
Local Artist Feature, February 27 2026: Choral Conductor Julie Adams embodies the heart of CapRadio's musical programmingMarch 4, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonBoth classical and jazz are reflected in this feature of choral conductor Julie Adams, as is her mission to make the world a better place through music.
Local Artist Feature, February 20th 2026: Bassoonist Dr. David Wells Discloses How Swimming Helps Him Perform OnstageFebruary 24, 2026 | Jennifer ReasonBassoonist David Wells discusses using his instrument for a variety of musical genres, and also how long distance swimming helps him breathe while playing.
