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
Ear To Ear: What Our Classical Hosts Are Spinning To Start 2020January 7, 2020 | Kevin Doherty | Jennifer Reason | Victor FormanOur 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.
New Classical Tracks: Joyful Holiday Memories Inspire New Christmas Album By The 5 BrownsDecember 18, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, three members of the 5 Browns reflect on the childhood memories that inspired their new holiday album, 'Christmas with the 5 Browns.'
New Classical Tracks: Stile Antico's Third Christmas Album Celebrates 16th-Century SpainDecember 11, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, James Arthur and Rebecca Hickey of Stile Antico discuss the Renaissance vocal ensemble's third Christmas release, 'A Spanish Nativity.'
10 Classical Albums To Usher In The Next DecadeDecember 11, 2019As a new decade approaches, hear 10 extraordinary classical albums well-equipped to propel the music into the future.
The Music And Morality Of Beethoven's Mighty NinthDecember 9, 2019For nearly 200 years, Beethoven's epic Ninth Symphony, with its powerful "Ode to Joy," has inspired millions. Now conductor Marin Alsop takes it on a world tour.
Opera Star Vittorio Grigolo Fired By Metropolitan Opera, Royal OperaDecember 5, 2019His simultaneous dismissal from two of the world's leading opera houses comes after an investigation into allegations of misconduct during a Royal Opera performance in Tokyo.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice With Jeff Hudson: Performances For The Holiday SeasonDecember 5, 2019How will you decide what holiday performances to attend? CapRadio has recommendations for you, from the Baroque to seasonal songs, ballet to folklorico. In this installment of Sound Advice, Jeff Hudson shares his picks.
Ensemble Mik Nawooj Joins American River College Orchestra To 'Bring Hip-Hop Into The Concert Hall'December 3, 2019 | Steve MilneThe Oakland-based Ensemble Mik Nawooj plays hip-hop and classical together. The group performs on Wednesday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. at Sacramento’s American River College, backed by the ARC Orchestra.
Recreating A Bach Kaffehaus Through Twitter, Skype, And Lots Of CaffeineDecember 3, 2019 | Jennifer ReasonCapRadio Classical Host Jen Reason is also a professional pianist, and often travels around the world to play. Today she shares a look behind the scenes of what it takes to be on the road as a classical musician.
Ear To Ear: CapRadio Classical Hosts’ Picks For Best Music Of The DecadeDecember 3, 2019 | Kevin Doherty | Jennifer Reason | Victor FormanAs 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.
