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
'A Chance Of A Great Spiritual Awakening': Rhiannon Giddens Talks With Lara DownesOctober 17, 2020Eavesdrop on the forward-thinking pianist as she talks with musical omnivore Rhiannon Giddens, who has just taken over Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road organization.
Ear To Ear: Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Efforts At University Of The Pacific’s Conservatory Of MusicOctober 6, 2020 | Victor FormanAs 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 BallotOctober 5, 2020 | Victor FormanThis election season, CapRadio has compiled some peaceful but stimulating classical music tracks to bring you concentration and calm as you fill out your ballot.
New Classical Tracks: Simone Dinnerstein Shares Her 'Character of Quiet'September 30, 2020While most new releases coming out were recorded before COVID-19, this one was recorded this past summer during quarantine, and it reflects all the confusing feelings during this challenging time. This week on New Classical Tracks, Simone Dinnerstein
New Classical Tracks: ARC Ensemble Records The Music Of Walter Kaufmann For The First TimeSeptember 23, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, the ARC Ensemble shares music from Walter Kaufmann, the first time it has been recorded as part of their "Music in Exile" series.
Interview: Caroline Shaw On Her New Album, Carl Sagan, And What It Was Like Working With Kanye WestSeptember 22, 2020 | Kevin DohertyPulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw sat down with CapRadio Classical Host Kevin Doherty to talk about winning the Pulitzer Prize, being inspired by Carl Sagan, and what it was like working with Kanye West.
New Classical Tracks: Helen Chang Haertzen Takes Us Down 'American Avenues'September 9, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, violinist Helen Chang Haertzen shares what inspired her latest release 'American Avenues,' and how fun it was to make an album of all American music.
New Classical Tracks: Jake Runestad And Kantorei Share Music For Our TimeSeptember 2, 2020Jake Runestad is a Minnesota-based composer and conductor of classical music. Most recently, he's been riding a wave as one of today's most sought-after choral composers.
Ear To Ear: Around The World In Six SongsSeptember 1, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonWhile summer is often a time for music festivals, this year there was no musical travel to be had. CapRadio's Jennifer Reason decided instead to take a tour of some of her favorite pieces connected to memories of her previous travels.
Interview: Composer Aida Shirazi On Music, Success And Her Iranian UpbringingAugust 31, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonIranian composer Aida Shirazi came to the U.S. to pursue a Ph.D in composition at UC Davis and has been getting a lot of national attention of late. She spoke with CapRadio about her music, her upbringing and the secrets to a successful music career.
