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An Inside Look at CapRadio, Exclusively for Members
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 | | Kevin Doherty Interviews Violinist Er-Gene Kahng | Violinist Er-Gene Kahng is the first ever to record Florence Price's newly discovered Violin Concerto No. 2, which she performed with the Camellia Symphony in Sacramento on February 16. In 1933, Florence Price became the first African American woman to have her composition premiered by a major American orchestra, the Chicago Symphony. Kahng, a devoted study of Price, stopped by CapRadio and sat down with Morning Classical Host Kevin Doherty to discuss Price's musical style and impact on her own life. Listen to this one-minute audio clip of Kahng playing the violin and describing the earnest works of Florence Price. | |
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 | | Andre Mehmari: Brazilian Jazz Pianist Performs at CapRadio | Brazilian jazz pianist Andre Mehmari stopped by the Insight studio to perform live with his trio, including percussionist Sergio Reze and bassist Neymar Dias, in advance of their shows at the Mondavi Center that took place between January 30 and February 2.
Andre spoke to Insight host Beth Ruyak about Brazilian music, his history with music and how Clube de Esquina–an arts collective in Brazil–had a significant influence in the post bossa nova period of Brazilian music and culture. Listen to this one-minute clip of Andre playing in studio and reflecting on Clube de Esquina. | |
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 | | Music on Wheels Program: Providing Live Classical Performances for Seniors | Professional musicians from InConcert Sierra, a Nevada County nonprofit, are bringing sonatas and symphonies to homebound seniors all over Northern California through a new program called Music on Wheels.
Just as Meals on Wheels provides food to the elderly to stave off hunger, the music may be helping older people keep their spirits up and their minds sharp. Healthcare reporter Sammy Caiola dives into the program and what it hopes to achieve.
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 | | Jazz Vocalist Sheila Jordan Visits Gary Vercelli | Vocalist Sheila Jordan came to prominence as a jazz singer first in Detroit and later in New York during the 1950s, working with and learning from modern jazz innovators such as Charlie Parker, George Russell, Lennie Tristano and Thelonious Monk.
She took time to talk with CapRadio’s jazz music director Gary Vercelli about her life and career before her performance with the Jim Martinez Trio at a benefit for the Roseville Jazz Festival. Listen to this one-minute clip of Sheila discussing how Charlie Parker inspired her. | |
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 | | Sacramento Youth Symphony: Interview With Prinicpal Clarinetist Omar Wahby |
In celebration of the African-American experience, the Sacramento Youth Symphony premier Orchestra, with featured vocalists and speakers, presented the "Dream Variations Concert" on February 2.
Artistic Director and Premier Orchestra Conductor Michael Neumann joins Insight host Beth Ruyak in the studio with 17-year old Principal Clarinetist Omar Wahby who gives a preview performance. Listen to this one-minute clip where Omar talks about playing "We Shall Overcome."
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| Music Station Schedule & Streaming | |
12:00 am - Overnight and Weekend Classical
6:00 am - Classical Music
10:00 am - Classical Music
2:00 pm - Classical Music
7:00 pm - Excellence in Jazz
11:00 pm - Overnight and Weekend Classical Daily Playlist - Learn more about the classical and jazz we played throughout the day |
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| 24/7 Jazz Stream Schedule | |
12:00 am - JazzStream
10:00 am - Excellence in Jazz (rebroadcast)
2:00 pm - JazzStream
7:00 pm - Excellence in Jazz
11:00 pm - JazzStreamDaily Playlist - Learn more about the jazz we play throughout the day |
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| Local Classical Events | March 10 - Irrera Brothers @ Crocker Art Museum
The Irrera Brothers – Steinway Artist pianist Joseph and violinist John – will perform works by Stravinsky, Vitali, and Beethoven. In advance of the Classical Concert, enjoy a docent-led tour of select works from the Crocker’s permanent collection to help put the music in context with the art. Concert at 3:00pm. Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St, Sac.
March 10 - Reno Philharmonic + Thomas Hampson @ Reno
"Trail Blazers" featuring baritone Thomas Hampson. See 3/9 for details. 4:00pm. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S Virginia St, Reno, NV.
March 11 - Lawrence Brownlee & Eric Owens @ Mondavi
Lawrence Brownlee, tenor and Eric Owens, bass-baritone. 7pm. Jackson Hall at the Mondavi Center, Davis. Pre-performance talk with CapRadio's Kevin Doherty at 6pm. Come meet the CapRadio Music team who will be attending the event.
March 13 - Sac State Concert Band @ Sac State
Sac State's student concert band performs, under the direction of Dr. Matthew Morse and Dr. Clay Redfield. 7:00pm. Capistrano Concert Hall, CSUS.
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 | | New John Lescroart Podcast and Live Interview With Jonathan Kauffman (Hippie Food) | Don't miss our latest live author interview podcast with John Lescroart about his legal thriller The Rule of Law. In John Lescroart’s electrifying new novel, attorney Dismas Hardy is called to defend the least likely suspect of his career: his longtime, trusted assistant who is suddenly being charged as an accessory to murder. | |
| CapRadio Reads has a live author interview in March with Jonathan Kauffman, who will discuss his critically acclaimed book, Hippie Food, which is an enlightening narrative history about unconventional foods and the diverse fringe movements that brought them to the mainstream.
Shortlisted for the 2019 Art of Eating Prize for best food book of the year, and named by the New Yorker, Smithsonian and Book Riot as one of the best food books of 2018, don't miss this exciting interview with an award winning food critic and author who writes for the food section at the San Francisco Chronicle.
These engaging events are a free benefit for members of the Broadcast Circle and up, but they do require an RSVP because of limited seating in our Community Room. If you missed our invitation for Jonathan Kauffman, or have questions about membership, please contact Joey Lemons at (916) 278-8994. Later this year, we have many more exciting live author interviews planned, including Elaine Castillo, Mark Arax and Tommy Orange! |
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 | | Final Artist Call: Submit Artwork for Our Print Radio Contest | It’s time again for Print Radio, CapRadio’s annual design competition. This year’s focus is on music discovery programs Hey, Listen! and NPR’s Tiny Desk. Each year, these programs feature, explore, interview and support musicians from around the region and across the globe. We’re asking artists to do the same through design.
Artists are invited to submit poster art that incorporates the ideas of “music discovery,” “CapRadio” and “Tiny Desk.” Select pieces will go on display at CapRadio in the spring and winning designs will be printed and immortalized on concert swag at our second annual Tiny Desk Sacramento concert in June. It might also be worth mentioning that there are cash prizes :)
Art Submission Deadline: March 17th
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| Save the Date: We’ll showcase our Print Radio finalists at our Second Saturday Artist Reception set for April 13, 4:00-6:00pm. |
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 | | CapRadio Travels: Tour Greece With Insight's Beth Ruyak (June 1-12) | CapRadio Travels offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Greece through a fully guided trip that includes traveling alongside Insight's Beth Ruyak. This is your chance to enjoy a travel experience unlike any other. | |
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| Member Discounts | |
Event Date: Sunday, March 10
10% Discount
Event Date: Saturday, March 16
10% Ticket Discount with Promo Code: steps |
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