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
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Jeff Hudson Previews Classical Concerts To Start 2019January 10, 2019 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio’s Jeff Hudson features upcoming performances in this week’s Sound Advice.
San Francisco Symphony Names Esa-Pekka Salonen As Its Music DirectorDecember 14, 2018In a surprise move, the orchestra announced Wednesday that it is bringing composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen aboard as its music director, beginning in September 2020.
Here Are Your Classical Music Grammy Nominees For 2019December 7, 2018 | Kevin DohertyGrammy nominations were announced Friday morning, but you're probably not hearing much about the classical nominees. We've decided to help you find them a little bit more easily.
Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile Among Top Nominees For 2019 GrammysDecember 7, 2018The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced its list of nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards, including Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monae and "Black Panther."
JazzHere Are CapRadio’s Picks For The Best Music Of 2018December 7, 2018We brought together the brightest musical minds our station has to offer to choose the best tracks and albums of 2018 as the year draws to a close.
Venerable Festival Of New American Music Offers 'A New Kind Of Beauty'November 9, 2018 | Kevin DohertyThe Festival of New American Music is underway at Sacramento State. Now in its 41st year, it’s the oldest “New Music" festival in the country. But what exactly is New Music?
A 'Cosmic Connection' Between 2 ViolinistsNovember 2, 2018For decades, Cologne-based violinist Geoffry Wharton has played jazzy crowd-pleasing encores written in the 1930s by an obscure composer, Audrey Call. Wharton discovered a spooky connection with her.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Winter Classical Concert PreviewNovember 1, 2018 | Cody DrabbleCapRadio arts reporter Jeff Hudson previews upcoming classical concerts in this week’s Sound Advice.
CapRadio Music's Spooky Classical Playlist To Celebrate HalloweenOctober 31, 2018CapRadio Classical Music Coordinator Kevin Doherty has put together a playlist of his favorite Halloween tunes to help you celebrate the holiday.
Major Themes: Top Picks In Classical Music, From 'Joan the Mad' To 'Matthew Shepard'October 29, 2018Looking for new and recommended music? Each month Major Themes asks classical music experts to highlight a must-hear recording. This month CapRadio's Kevin Doherty provided his pick along with other public radio hosts from around the country.
