Classical Music Playlist, June 19, 2026With "Autochthonous" defined as ”indigenous rather than descended from migrants or colonists,” the “Autochthonous” Symphony No. 4 by William Grant Still that depicts the American people and our fusion of musical cultures is today's Midday Masterpiece
Classical Music Playlist, December 5, 2025What the conductor for the London premiere in 1908 called “the greatest symphony of modern times, written by the greatest modern composer,” Edward Elgar’s Symphony No. 1, is today's Midday Masterpiece.
Classical Music Playlist, December 4, 2025Commissioned by the Finnish government for the national celebrations of his own 50th birthday, the Symphony No. 5 by Jean Sibelius is today's Midday Masterpiece.
Classical Music Playlist, December 3, 2025Truly a hybrid of classical and jazz, George Gershwin premiered his only Piano Concerto 100 years ago today! He was the soloist at Carnegie Hall, and the performance was a triumph. It’s today’s Midday Masterpiece.
Classical Music Playlist, December 2, 2025After becoming disillusioned with Napoleon, Beethoven changed the dedication of his Symphony No. 3 from him to "Heroic Symphony, composed to celebrate the memory of a great man," which could now mean anyone heroic. It's today's Midday Masterpiece.
Classical Music Playlist, December 1, 2025Johannes Brahms was reluctant to compose his first symphony and be judged against Beethoven, to whom he had been compared. So he started off with music for his own instrument: his Piano Concerto No. 1. It’s today’s Midday Masterpiece.
Classical Music Playlist, November 28, 2025Norwegian composer Johan Svendsen’s Symphony No. 1, which he began as a student in 1865 and completed for premiere at his graduation, is today's Midday Masterpiece.
Classical Music Playlist, November 27, 2025In your car, at work or at home, listen for inspiring and relaxing classical music on Capital Public Radio!
Classical Music Playlist, November 26, 2025Mozart’s last major chamber work, his String Quintet #6 in E-flat, is today's Midday Masterpiece.
Classical Music Playlist, November 25, 2025The Los Romeros family of guitarists commissioned the "Concierto Andaluz for Four Guitars" from Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo in 1967 and you’ll hear them perform it for today's Midday Masterpiece.
Classical Music Playlist, November 24, 2025The only symphony by French composer Paul Dukas is today's Midday Masterpiece.
