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
Revisiting Beethoven's Beloved, Radical Symphonies For His 250th BirthdayFebruary 25, 2020Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts all nine symphonies this year. He spoke about the surprisingly political side of Beethoven's music with All Things Considered.
Union Says Plácido Domingo Engaged In 'Inappropriate Activity'February 25, 2020The statement from the American Guild of Musical Artists contained no details, although an Associated Press story did, reportedly prompting the withdrawal of a $500,000 settlement.
Musician Plays Her Violin During Brain SurgeryFebruary 21, 2020Doctors wanted to ensure they didn't compromise parts of the brain necessary for playing the violin, so they asked their musician patient to play for them mid-operation.
19th Amendment, 19 Women: NY Philharmonic's 2020 Program Celebrates SuffragistsFebruary 19, 2020The NY Philharmonic has commissioned 19 women to create new works to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. It's called Project 19.
Interview: Ahn Trio’s Angella Ahn On Performing With Her Sisters, Classical Music In MontanaFebruary 14, 2020 | Jennifer ReasonWhile in Montana performing, CapRadio’s Jennifer Reason sat down with Angella Ahn of the Ahn Trio about making classical music relevant today.
New Classical Tracks: Pianist Wei Luo Explores Themes Of War And Death On Solo DebutFebruary 12, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, pianist Wei Luo explores war and death on her self-titled solo debut, which features recordings of works by Prokofiev, Ravel and Shchedrin.
Ear To Ear: 10 Classical Music Artists To Watch In 2020February 4, 2020 | Jennifer Reason | Kevin Doherty | Victor FormanThese 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.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Millenium Concert SeriesJanuary 30, 2020Some big names in the classical performing world are heading for Sacramento. World class vocal, piano, wind, and string talent will present programs in the New Millenium Concert Series.
New Classical Tracks: Tesla Quartet Explores The Contrast Of Light And Darkness In New AlbumJanuary 29, 2020This week on New Classical Tracks, Tesla Quartet's founding violinist Ross Snyder discusses the ensemble's second album, 'Joy and Desolation.' The recording explores the contrast of light and darkness in music from the 18th century through today.
2020 Classical Music Grammy Nominees Breathe New Life Into The GenreJanuary 7, 2020 | Kevin DohertyThis year’s Grammy nominees prove that classical music is far from dead, with nods to many living composers making interesting, innovative music for the modern age.
