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
Lift Every Voice: Marian Anderson, Florence B. Price And The Sound Of Black SisterhoodAugust 30, 2019The famous contralto made a practice of amplifying black artists, especially black women artists, as seen through her collaborations with composer Florence B. Price.
Watch Sunday Baroque Host Suzanne Bona's Visit To CapRadio And Performance With Jennifer ReasonAugust 30, 2019Sunday Baroque host (and classically trained flutist) Suzanne Bona joined CapRadio Classical Host (and classically trained pianist) Jennifer Reason for a live performance at CapRadio on Aug. 23. See some of the highlights here.
New Classical Tracks: Conspirare Showcases Jake Runestad's Choral Music In New AlbumAugust 28, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, Jake Runestad discusses the poetry and compositional process behind 'The Hope of Loving,' a new album of his choral music recorded by Craig Hella Johnson's Conspirare.
New Classical Tracks: Pianist Haochen Zhang Offers A Fresh Take On Tchaikovsky And ProkofievAugust 21, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, Cliburn Competition winner Haochen Zhang shares insights into his new recording of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 and Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2.
New Classical Tracks: Prolific 'Outsider Composer' Rick Sowash Finds Inspiration In Ohio RootsAugust 14, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, self-proclaimed 'outsider composer' Rick Sowash shares insights into his latest album, 'Seasonal Breezes: Five Chamber Works,' which features cellist Josh Aerie, the Sylvan Trio and a few other musical friends.
Report: Plácido Domingo Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Multiple WomenAugust 13, 2019The women — eight singers and a dancer — told The Associated Press that the opera titan tried to pressure them into sexual relationships by offering them jobs.
In a Family Filled With Musicians, A Young Pianist Finds Her VoiceAugust 7, 2019Isata Kanneh-Mason, one of seven siblings in a British family bursting with promising music careers, showcases the long-overlooked music of Clara Schumann on her debut.
New Classical Tracks: Bach And Beatles Go Hand-In-Hand In Janoska Ensemble's 'Revolution'August 7, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, Janoska Ensemble members Julius Darvas and Frantisek Janoska share insights into their group's latest album, "Revolution."
Ear To Ear: Here’s What CapRadio’s Classical Hosts Are Loving This AugustAugust 6, 2019 | Jennifer Reason | Victor Forman | Kevin DohertyOur 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 personal favorite pieces.
New Classical Tracks: Pianist Anna Shelest Honors Women Composers In 'Donna Voce'July 31, 2019In her latest album 'Donna Voce,' pianist Anna Shelest showcases virtuosic works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn and more.
