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
Remembering Christa Ludwig, The Master Singer Of Opera And SongApril 27, 2021Classical music fans are mourning the loss of the celebrated mezzo-soprano, known for her versatility and the warmth of her voice. She died at her home in Austria on April 24 at age 93.
Busting Myths And Building Resiliency: Esperanza Spalding Talks With Lara DownesApril 25, 2021The self-described "athletically creative" bassist, vocalist and composer searches for origins and originality while writing an opera with jazz giant Wayne Shorter.
New Classical Tracks: Pat Metheny Enters The World Of Classical GuitarApril 14, 2021Jazz guitarist and composer Pat Metheny learned guitar the informal way, by ear, but he worked with classically trained musicians on his new album, 'Road to the Sun.'
A Melting Pot Of Traditions: Regina Carter Talks With Lara DownesApril 10, 2021The genre-disrupting violinist talks about the problem with labeling music and the importance of being a role model for young women.
New Classical Tracks: Simone Dinnerstein Makes The Most Out Of LockdownApril 7, 2021Pianist Simone Dinnerstein has accomplished a lot during the pandemic, even though she may not agree. Her second recording within a year, 'An American Mosaic,' is dedicated to those affected by the lockdown.
Composer Richard Danielpour Takes A Page From The Good Book Of J.S. BachApril 2, 2021 | Kevin DohertyCapRadio’s Classical Music Director Kevin Doherty spoke with Danielpour about the award-winning 2018 oratorio “The Passion of Yeshua,” how Johann Sebastian Bach served as its initial inspiration and how obsession can define a composer’s style.
James Levine, Former Met Opera Music Director, Is Dead At Age 77March 17, 2021The gifted conductor who had wielded immense influence in the classical music world, was publicly accused by nine men of sexual abuse. He died March 9 at age 77 of natural causes.
New Classical Tracks: Caroline Shaw Asks Us To Listen On Recording With Philharmonia Baroque OrchestraMarch 17, 2021This week on New Classical Tracks, composer Caroline Shaw talks about her latest release with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, featuring two new works.
Collaborating On New Music In A PandemicMarch 16, 2021UC Davis music composers and creative writing students recently teamed up to create original pieces of music through the “New Words and New Music with Voice” project. But how did they collaborate at a distance during COVID-19?
Erasing Genres With Cinematic Flair: Kris Bowers Talks With Lara DownesMarch 13, 2021The composer for the Oscar-winning film Green Book and the runaway hit series Bridgerton examines intersections between classical, jazz and pop, while paying homage to past musical pioneers.
