ClassicalJane Little, Longtime Orchestra Musician, Collapses On Stage And DiesMay 17, 2016The bassist joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in 1945, when she was just 16 years old. She died over the weekend while performing on stage.
Babyland Suite: A Father's Symphonic TributeApril 22, 2016 | Steve MilneThis weekend, two Sacramento sisters born in the 1930s will finally get to hear a live performance of a symphonic work written for them by their father. The Central Valley Youth Symphony will be playing the "Babyland Suite" by composer David Burnam. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezIt's Not Rocket Science For Classical Guitarist Sharon IsbinApril 1, 2016Grammy Award-winning classical guitarist Sharon Isbin talks with Insight's Beth Ruyak in advance of her appearance this weekend at the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts at UC Davis. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalOnce Struggling Sacramento Philharmonic And Opera Bouncing BackFebruary 18, 2016After some tumultuous years and questions about whether it had a future, the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera is starting to seeing its fortunes turn around. Executive Director and conservatory-trained violinist Alice Sauro explains what's changed.
Saturday Marks Resurrection Of Philharmonic And OperaJune 26, 2015 | Steve MilneLocal classical music fans are rejoicing over the return of the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera. The two groups took the last year off from performing to merge into one company. The first concert of the 2015-16 season is Saturday night. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalYoung Composer's Work Dropped For Nazi MelodyMarch 6, 2015The New York Youth Symphony canceled its Carnegie Hall performance of a piece that it recently premiered by Estonian-American composer Jonas Tarm. At issue is his use of a Nazi theme.
ClassicalMusicians' Brains Really Do Work Differently — In A Good WayNovember 21, 2014Watch a great little TED-Ed video that lays out the scientific evidence.
ClassicalKent's Classical Picks: Sumer Is Icumen InJune 9, 2014 | Kent TeetersAs temperatures climb and our thoughts turn to beach day and barbeques, our own Kent Teeters has a classical playlist to compliment the hottest of summer days.