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
Remembering Pauline Oliveros, Composer Known For 'Deep Listening'November 28, 2016American composer Pauline Oliveros died Thursday at the age of 84. Inspired by all kinds of sound, she was a pioneer of electronic music, committed to changing the way people listen.
Hammered: Pounding Out The Excess In Mahler's Sixth SymphonyNovember 12, 2016At a time when we have become immune to shock and where hyperbole rules, Marin Alsop argues that Mahler's Sixth Symphony provides the perfect soundtrack.
Mr. Noseda Goes To Washington: The Capital's Orchestra Gets A New LeaderNovember 11, 2016Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda discusses his hopes for the National Symphony Orchestra, his idea of the conductor as Formula One driver, and his love of the rock band Queen.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezClassical Sound Advice: Live Performance Of Mozart's 25th Piano Concerto, New Music From Joshua BellNovember 10, 2016Capital Public Radio's Classical Host Kevin Doherty takes us through this week's Sound Advice. He gives a rundown of music to listen to and look out for in the near future.
Joyce DiDonato On Why Art Matters In The Midst Of ChaosNovember 5, 2016"Music can be a real guiding light towards empathy, and I can't think of any better prescription," DiDonato says. The opera star's latest album turns to Baroque arias to address present-day conflict.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento Youth Symphony Aims For 2,000 Musicians In Next ConcertNovember 3, 2016The Sacramento Youth Symphony hopes to double its efforts with double the musicians from its "Symphony of 1000." The biggest challenge the group faces now is filling seats.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezArts Critic Jeff Hudson Previews Music On Sound AdviceNovember 3, 2016Arts critic Jeff Hudson joins us on Sound Advice to highlight some of the music you’ll be able to hear live in the coming months.
The Transatlantic Collaboration Behind Wynton Marsalis' New Violin ConcertoNovember 1, 2016The jazz trumpeter wrote his Concerto in D for, and with, the Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti. The two say the process was "fascinating" — but painstakingly slow.
Popular Northern California Classical Music Conductor Henrik Jul-Hansen Has DiedOctober 28, 2016 | Paul ConleyClassical music conductor, composer and professor Henrik Jul Hansen has died at his home in Sacramento. A family friend says Hansen – who founded and conducted the Gold Country Chamber Orchestra - died last week at the age of 62.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNicholas McGegan Celebrates 30 Years As Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra DirectorOctober 21, 2016Capital Public Radio's Kevin Doherty interviewed Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra director Nicholas McGegan in preview of the group's concert at the Harris Center Oct. 23. McGegan is celebrating his 30th anniversary as director this year.
