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
John Williams, Classical Guitar's Standard-Bearer, Still Recording In RetirementDecember 27, 2017His precise technique and big ears made him the "Michael Jordan" of his instrument. These days, he doesn't tour any more, but he's still making albums for his own label.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: "Connections" For The HolidaysDecember 14, 2017 | Jen PicardFor this week's Sound Advice, "Connections" host Stephen Peithman makes his Insight debut to share music from two holiday-themed shows.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Presents "Home For The Holidays"December 8, 2017 | Chris RemingtonThe Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra has teamed up with Make-a-Wish to give two young musicians an opportunity of a lifetime in their annual Home For The Holidays concert.
Sexual Abuse Allegations Against James Levine Spell Trouble For Met OperaDecember 4, 2017Following published accusations of sexual abuse and molestation against conductor James Levine, the Metropolitan Opera has suspended him after a four-decade relationship.
Panning For Gold And Self-Awareness In John Adams' New OperaNovember 30, 2017Set in the California mining camps of the 1850s, "Girls of the Golden West," sifts through themes that still weigh heavy today.
Artist Of The Week: Antonin KubalekNovember 30, 2017 | Kevin Doherty"Had he not fallen into a nearby stream, he would almost certainly have died." Pianist Antonin Kubalek suffered a near fatal accident as a boy that caused partial blindness. It was this accident, however, that would lead him to his life's purpose.
Dmitri Hvorostovsky: An InspirationNovember 27, 2017 | Kevin DohertyCapRadio's morning classical host Kevin Doherty reflects on the powerful impact Dimitri Hvorostovsky had on him as a young opera singer. Hvorostovsky died last week at the age of 55, following a long battle with brain cancer.
Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Renowned Baritone, Dies At 55November 22, 2017The Russian baritone known for his burnished voice died Wednesday. He announced in 2015 that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer.
Lara Downes Gives Extended Sneak Peek Into Upcoming AlbumNovember 16, 2017 | Kevin DohertyLara Downes is giving us a preview of her new album in 12 weekly episodic pre-releases. "For Lenny," due out in February, is a commemorative album honoring Leonard Bernstein for his 100th birthday.
A Fateful MeetingNovember 14, 2017 | Kevin DohertyThe fourteenth of November marks the very first meeting of two lifelong friends and two of the most influential musicians in American history: Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein.
