CapRadio Intern Esther Myers' Capstone Project: Sacramento Youth Symphony Feature Story And Concert Preview

April 24, 2019

For many young classical musicians, the Sacramento Youth Symphony is a musical mecca. These talented teenagers find more than just excellent training as members of the SYS. They also get exposed to music outside the traditional classical music canon.

Readjusting Your Reality: Ellen Reid Wins Music Pulitzer For 'P r i s m'

April 16, 2019

The young composer's opera, which debuted at the Los Angeles Opera, was inspired by her own experience as a survivor of sexual assault.

Major Themes: Our Top Picks In Classical Albums This Women's History Month

March 15, 2019 | Kevin Doherty

Capital Public Radio's Kevin Doherty and other classical public radio hosts put together their favorite albums for this march, with an emphasis on Women's History Month, piano, birthdays and vocal music.

New CD From Pianist Lara Downes Celebrates Judy Collins And Other Prominent Women In Music

March 11, 2019 | Kevin Doherty

Sacramento-based concert pianist Lara Downes is well known for her creative programming. In concerts and on CDs, she draws from wide-ranging sources to address a common theme. On her latest release, that theme is both universal and highly personal.

André Previn, Musical Polymath, Has Died At Age 89

February 28, 2019

André Previn died Thursday morning in Manhattan. He was a composer of Oscar-winning film music, conductor, pianist and music director of major orchestras.

Insight With Beth Ruyak

Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera Performs The Music Of Loren Loiacono

February 21, 2019

Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera will perform “Sleep Furiously” by Loren Loiacono on Feb. 23, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.

An Italian Town Fell Silent So The Sounds Of A Stradivarius Could Be Preserved

February 18, 2019

The mayor of Cremona, Italy, blocked traffic during five weeks of recording and asked residents to please keep quiet so master musicians could play four instruments — note by note — for posterity.

Violinist Who Made Premiere Recording Of Florence Price Works Comes To Sacramento

February 15, 2019 | Kevin Doherty

Er-Gene Kahng, the first violinist to record two long-lost concertos by classical composer Florence Price, will perform one of them this weekend with the Camellia Symphony. Kahng talked about Price's music and legacy with CapRadio's Kevin Doherty.

Playlist: Classical Selections For Your Valentine's Day

February 14, 2019 | Victor Forman | Kevin Doherty

Enjoy this Valentine's Day classical playlist, handcrafted from the sensitive sides of CapRadio's music hosts.

Music On Wheels Program Lifts Seniors’ Spirits With Live Classical Performances

February 1, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

A new program delivers sonatas and symphonies to the doorsteps of homebound seniors. And just as food staves off hunger, some experts say music can stave off depression, or even dementia.