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Victor Forman
Afternoon Classical Host
Victor hosts both classical and jazz programs on CapRadio. With years of experience as a radio host, actor and photographer, his interests in music and the arts are broad. He's done voiceovers for radio and TV, co-hosted a nationally syndicated weekly radio program out of San Francisco, and has written, directed and/or acted in more than 40 radio plays.
A huge fan of a great melody and addicted to rhythm, he took piano lessons as a child, took up bass guitar in his rock n roll teens and into his 30s joined drumming circles with his conga. Born in San Francisco and having also lived in Boston, he's attended countless opera, classical, rock and jazz concerts literally from coast to coast.
Off mic at CapRadio, Victor assists with programming, web and social media content. Away from the station he loves visits to the coast, his native habitat, or to any quiet and shaded spot along a creek or river.
JazzStream
Jazzstream is the 24-hour jazz service of Capital Public Radio. Veteran jazz announcers pull from the vast library of new and time-tested tracks to bring you what we call Great Jazz by Jazz Greats.
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Classical Music
In your car, at work, or at home, enjoy CapRadio's relaxing and inspiring selection of classical music. Our daily playlists provide information on the pieces, performers and composers featured, plus links if you're interested in buying music.
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Ear To Ear: Classical Artists Who Got Us Through 2020
January 5, 2021
2020 has been a challenging year, but the music didn’t stop when the world locked down. CapRadio’s Victor Forman dives into the classical artists who got us through this year.
Ear To Ear: Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Efforts At University Of The Pacific’s Conservatory Of Music
October 6, 2020
As a part of ongoing efforts to confront the systemic imbalances in the music world, the University of the Pacific’s music conservatory is assigning audition pieces by female and BIPOC composers. Here’s a selection of some of these pieces.
Voter Soundtrack: Relaxing Classical Music For Filling In Your Ballot
October 5, 2020
This election season, CapRadio has compiled some peaceful but stimulating classical music tracks to bring you concentration and calm as you fill out your ballot.
Ear To Ear: Classical Goes Jazz
July 7, 2020
CapRadio Classical Host Victor Forman shares some of his favorite jazz pieces that took their inspiration from classical music.
Ear to Ear: Celebrating Classical Music & Poetry This April
April 7, 2020
In celebration of National Poetry Month, CapRadio Classical Music Host Victor Forman dives into the deep connections between the arts of poetry and music.
Ear To Ear: 10 Classical Music Artists To Watch In 2020
February 4, 2020
These modern classical music artists are not only living up to the legacy of the masters of yore, they’re also finding new ways to make the genre more relevant today. Here are 10 artists we think you should keep an eye on.
Ear To Ear: What Our Classical Hosts Are Spinning To Start 2020
January 7, 2020
Our classical music hosts are your tastemakers on the air, but this monthly playlist will give you a peek into their minds (and ears) with some of their favorite pieces.
Ear To Ear: CapRadio Classical Hosts’ Picks For Best Music Of The Decade
December 3, 2019
As the year winds down, so do the 2010s. In this month’s Ear to Ear playlist blog, CapRadio’s hosts are recapping their favorite new classical music from the soon-to-end decade.
Ear To Ear: Here’s What CapRadio’s Classical Hosts Are Loving This November
November 5, 2019
Our classical music hosts are your tastemakers on the air, but this monthly playlist will give you a peek into their minds (and ears) with some of their favorite pieces.
Ear To Ear: Here’s What CapRadio’s Classical Hosts Are Loving This October
October 1, 2019
Our classical music hosts are your tastemakers on the air, but this monthly playlist will give you a peek into their minds (and ears) with some of their favorite pieces.