Skip to content
CapRadio

CapRadio

signal status listen live donate
listen live donate signal status
listen live donate signal status
  • News
    • beats
    • State Government
    • Environment
    • Health Care
    • Business
    • Arts and Lifestyle
    • Food and Sustainability
    • PolitiFact California
    • California Dream
    • Videos
    • Photos
  • Music
    • genres
    • Classical
    • Jazz
    • Roots
    • Eclectic
    • Videos
    • Daily Playlist
  • Programs + Podcasts
    • news
    • Morning Edition
    • All Things Considered
    • Marketplace
    • Insight
    • The View From Here
    • music
    • Acid Jazz
    • At the Opera
    • Classical Music
    • Connections
    • Excellence in Jazz
    • Hey, Listen!
    • Insight Music
    • K-ZAP on CapRadio
    • Mick Martin's Blues Party
    • Programs A-Z
    • Podcast Directory
  • Schedules
    • News
    • Music
    • ClassicalStream
    • JazzStream
    • Weekly Schedule
    • Daily Playlist
  • Community
    • Events Calendar
    • CapRadio Garden
    • CapRadio Reads
    • CapRadio Travels
    • Ticket Giveaways
  • Support
    • Evergreen Gift
    • One-Time Gift
    • Corporate Support / Underwriting
    • Vehicle Donation
    • Stock Gift
    • Legacy Gift
    • Endowment Gift
    • Volunteering
    • Benefits
    • Member FAQ
    • e‑Newsletter
    • Drawing Winners
    • Thank You Gifts
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Close Menu

Insight

 

Insight creates conversation to build community, exploring issues and events that connect people in our region. Insight covers breaking news and big ideas, music, arts & culture with responsible journalism, civil discussion and diverse voices.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
on News Station

  • contact
  • Subscribe
    • Apple Podcasts
    • Google Podcasts
    • Spotify Podcasts
    • Podcast RSS
    • RSS
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 

Sound Advice: Classical Host Jennifer Reason Shares New Recordings Featuring Women

  •  Cody Drabble 
Thursday, October 3, 2019 | Sacramento, CA
Listen
/
download audio
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Lebrecht Music/Corbis

Robert and Clara Schumann

Lebrecht Music/Corbis

CapRadio’s Midday Classical Host Jennifer Reason spotlights noteworthy recordings by women performers playing works by important women composers.

Music featured in this segment comes from recent recordings. Here’s some information about the composers:

The first selection features pianist Lara Downes and violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing “Blue Piece” by Libby Larsen. American born, Grammy award winning Larsen is one of the country’s most frequently performed living composers. She’s written over 500 works in many genres: vocal, chamber and orchestral works and written commissions for many performers and ensembles. 

The second selection features Isata Kanneh-Mason performing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in “Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 7 - 1, Allegro maestoso" by Clara Schumann. 2019 is the 200th anniversary of Clara Schumann’s birth. Born in Germany, she had a six decades’ long career as a pianist, composer and piano teacher. She was married to composer Robert Schumann. The pair had eight children together. 

The third selection is the Fort Smith Symphony performing “Symphony No. 4 in D Minor: III. Juba Dance” by Florence Price. Price (April 9, 1887 – June 3, 1953), also American born, was a classical composer, pianist, organist and teacher. She was the first African-American woman to have her work performed by a major symphony orchestra. 

The final selection is performed by Yolanda Kondonassis with The Rochester Philharmonic performing “Harp Concerto: IV. Rap Knock” by Jennifer Higdon. An American born, contemporary classical composer, Higdon has won a Pulitzer Prize and Grammy awards. She is highly sought after and has written commissions for major symphony orchestras, opera companies and performers. One of her most well known compositions is "blue cathedral" (1999).

Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

Cody Drabble

Former Insight Producer and On-Air Director

Cody Drabble learned to love public radio growing up in San Francisco with KQED on every morning during breakfast. In addition to producing and directing the live broadcast of Insight each morning, he also fills in as guest host for Beth Ruyak.   Read Full Bio 

Coronavirus Newsletter

Get answers to your questions, the latest updates and easy access to the resources you need, delivered to your inbox.

 

Want to know what to expect? Here's a recent newsletter.

Thanks for subscribing!

We'll send you weekly emails so you can stay informed about the coronavirus in California.

Browse all newsletters

More Stories

Harris Will Leave Senate Seat Monday, Set To Return As Tiebreaking Vice President

January 17, 2021

AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool

How California’s Budget Depends On Staggering Wealth Gap

January 13, 2021

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

California Lifts Stay-At-Home Order For Greater Sacramento Region

January 12, 2021

Most Viewed

California Coronavirus Updates: California Becomes First State To Reach 3 Million COVID-19 Infections

California’s Capitol On Guard: Despite FBI Warnings, No Armed Protest In Sacramento On Sunday

When Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? How Will I Find Out? Answers To Your California Vaccine Questions.

California Throws Open COVID Vaccines To Anyone 65 And Older

No, Efforts To Recall California Gov. Newsom Are Not ‘A Coup’

We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter

Most Viewed

California Coronavirus Updates: California Becomes First State To Reach 3 Million COVID-19 Infections

California’s Capitol On Guard: Despite FBI Warnings, No Armed Protest In Sacramento On Sunday

When Can I Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? How Will I Find Out? Answers To Your California Vaccine Questions.

California Throws Open COVID Vaccines To Anyone 65 And Older

No, Efforts To Recall California Gov. Newsom Are Not ‘A Coup’

Back to Top

  • CapRadio

    7055 Folsom Boulevard
    Sacramento, CA 95826-2625

    • (916) 278-8900
    • Toll-free (877) 480-5900
    • Email Us
    • Submit a News Tip
  • Contact Us

  • About Us

    • Contact Us / Feedback
    • Coverage
    • Directions
    • Jobs & Internships
    • Mission / Vision / Core Values
    • Press
    • Staff Directory
    • Board of Directors
  • Listening Options

    • Mobile App
    • On Air Schedules
    • Smart Speakers
    • Playlist
    • Podcasts
    • RSS
  • Connect With Us

    •  Facebook
    •  Twitter
    •  Instagram
    •  YouTube
  • Donate

  • Listen

  • Newsletters

CapRadio stations are licensed to California State University, Sacramento. © 2021, Capital Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Website Feedback FCC Public Files: KXJZ KKTO KUOP KQNC KXPR KXSR KXJS. For assistance accessing our public files, please call 916-278-8900 or email us.