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
Solar Soundtrack: The CapRadio Music Eclipse PlaylistsAugust 18, 2017The experts at Capital Public Radio Music picked jazz, classical and pop songs that will help set the mood for Monday's eclipse.
The Sun, The Moon And A String Quartet: Kronos Plays Live To The Solar EclipseAugust 18, 2017The adventuresome ensemble, along with a science-friendly composer, transforms the rare solar event into music in real time.
Artist Of The Week: Klaus ThunemannAugust 14, 2017 | Kevin DohertyKlaus Thunemann is proving to audiences worldwide that the art of the bassoon is a very serious business. Hear selections from our Artist Of The Week every day between 7 and 9 on Morning Classical.
Forebears: Maria Callas, The Divine Voice Of Classical MusicAugust 7, 2017Known as La Divina — "The Divine One" — Callas was an indelible presence whose artistry made her the icon and envy of performers across many genres.
Artist Of The Week: Martha ArgerichAugust 7, 2017 | Kevin DohertyFor the better part of six decades, Martha Argerich has been considered to be one of the world's greatest pianists. There was a time when Argerich herself thought she might become a doctor or a secretary. Now she's CapRadio's Artist of the Week!
Insight With Vicki GonzalezClassical Tahoe Marks Sixth Season With New Performance PavilionAugust 1, 2017 | Cody DrabbleMaestro Joel Revzen returns to Insight with highlights from the sixth season of Classical Tahoe and previews the opening of a new performance venue.
Artist Of The Week: Patrick GalloisJuly 31, 2017 | Kevin DohertyPatrick Gallois is a man of many talents; most prominently known for his flute playing and conducting. Indeed, Gallois is one of the most acclaimed flutists in the world. We're pleased to present him as our Artist of the Week!
Insight MusicCitywater Challenges Listeners With New Take On Classical July 28, 2017The classical ensemble Citywater has become an institution in Sacramento for their contributions to the contemporary classical scene. The group visits Insight Music for a special live performance.
Insight MusicVox Musica Collaboration Blends Together Classical And PoetryJuly 28, 2017Sacramento-based women’s vocal choir Vox Musica has been pushing the musical boundaries and innovating classical repertoire. They discuss their new poetic collaboration.
Insight MusicPianist Romayne Wheeler Shares Stories From An Extraordinary CareerJuly 28, 2017After growing up in California and studying piano in Austria, 20 years ago Romayne Wheeler packed his Steinway in a dump truck and moved to the Sierra Tarahumara mountains in Mexico. He shares his extraordinary story with Insight host Beth Ruyak.
