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: Here’s What CapRadio’s Classical Hosts Are Loving This JulyJuly 2, 2019Our classical music hosts are your tastemakers on the air, but this new monthly playlist will give you a peek into their minds (and ears) with some of their personal favorite pieces.
New Classical Tracks: Trumpeter Mary Bowden Explores The Purity And Power Of SoundJune 26, 2019This week on New Classical Tracks, trumpeter Mary Bowden shares insights into the special personal meaning of each track on her latest album, 'Reverie.'
Opposites Attract: Two Violin Concertos In The Hands Of A MasterJune 24, 2019Augustin Hadelich dazzles in an album of odd bedfellows, which pairs Johannes Brahms' romantic war horse with György Ligeti's modernist stunner.
'Stonewall' Opera Marks Uprising's 50th AnniversaryJune 24, 2019New York City Opera has commissioned "Stonewall," a new opera premiering one week before the 50th anniversary of the riots that sparked the modern gay-rights movement.
New Classical Tracks: Sacramento Pianist Lara Downes Celebrates The Power And Artistic Legacy Of Women In New AlbumJune 19, 2019This week on Classical MPR's New Classical Tracks, Sacramento-based pianist Lara Downes shares insights into her new album, 'Holes in the Sky,' as well as the Georgia O'Keeffe quote that inspired it.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Locks Out Musicians As Contract Dispute ContinuesJune 17, 2019Contract and salary negotiations between musicians and management have stalled, leaving BSO players picketing outside their concert hall.
New Classical Tracks: Itamar Zorman Celebrates Music Of Paul Ben-Haim In 'Evocation'June 12, 2019Violinist Itamar Zorman shares insights into the inspiration behind his new album, 'Evocation,' which features works by Paul Ben-Haim in this week's New Classical Tracks from Classical MPR.
New Classical Tracks: Violinist Renaud Capucon Soars An Album Of Iconic Film MusicJune 5, 2019Violinist Renaud Capucon celebrates the music of the silver screen in 'Cinema,' his new album with Stephane Deneve and the Brussels Philharmonic. The record includes selections from 'Cinema Paradiso,' 'The Godfather,' 'Yentl' and more.
America's Largest Musicians' Union Announces Pension CutsMay 31, 2019The American Federation of Musicians' fund will reduce benefits for an estimated 20,000 of its 80,000 members due to stresses caused by the 2008 financial crisis — and a steadily aging membership.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMeet CapRadio's New Heavy Metal-Loving Midday Classical Music HostMay 30, 2019We meet CapRadio’s new midday classical host, Jennifer Reason. She talks with Morning Classical host Kevin Doherty about her roots, martial arts, her love of the outdoors and her favorite music.
