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Artist Of The Week: Antonin Kubalek

November 30, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

"Had he not fallen into a nearby stream, he would almost certainly have died." Pianist Antonin Kubalek suffered a near fatal accident as a boy that caused partial blindness. It was this accident, however, that would lead him to his life's purpose.

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Artist Of The Week: Jean-Pierre Rampal

September 19, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

Jean-Pierre Rampal wasn’t always slated to be the guy who would bring the flute back to prominence on the solo stage. However, a world war and exceptional skill would turn Rampal into the greatest flutest in the world.

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Artist Of The Week: Lang Lang

August 28, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

At 9 years-old, Lang Lang's piano teacher told him to quit and "go home." Today, at 35, Lang Lang is not only one of the great pianists of our time, but he's achieved a level of celebrity rarely seen by a classical musician.

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Artist Of The Week: Sharon Isbin

August 21, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

Sharon Isbin wanted to be a rocket scientist. Instead she became one of the world's greatest guitarists. And this week she is the Artist Of The Week on Morning Classical. Tune in every weekday between 7 and 9 a.m.

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Artist Of The Week: Martha Argerich

August 7, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

For 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!

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Artist Of The Week: Patrick Gallois

July 31, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

Patrick 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!

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Artist of the Week: Daniel Hope

July 24, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

Daniel Hope is one of the hardest working musicians on the scene today. He's an acclaimed violinist, a producer, a radio host and more. And this week, this adventurous performer is our Artist of the Week!

 

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