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Can classical music really be inclusive? Composer Jessie Montgomery thinks so

May 1, 2022

With orchestras clamoring for her work, the rising artist feels a responsibility and opportunity to help reframe classical music and the institutions that present it.

Send us your CapRadio Music Haikus for National Poetry Month

April 13, 2022

National Haiku Day is right around the corner and we want you to get creative by showing your love for classical music and jazz in haiku form.

Pianist Simone Dinnerstein finds beauty in repetition

March 18, 2022 | Jennifer Reason

Simone Dinnerstein completes her pandemic trilogy with her newest album, “Undersong.” The project delves into her moods and feelings during the pandemic, even capturing some of the intimate sounds of home on the record.

CapRadio joins classical music stations across the world in a call for peace

March 10, 2022

On Thursday, March 10, classical music stations around the world will broadcast all or a portion of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in a unified call for peace.

Catalyst Quartet continues its 'Uncovered' series with composer Florence Price

March 4, 2022

Violist Paul Laraia of the Catalyst Quartet speaks about the group’s continuation of its series of recordings commemorating historically important Black composers with its latest album, ‘Uncovered, Vol. 2: Florence B. Price.’

Tell Us How You Listen!

February 11, 2022

We want to know how you listen to CapRadio Music. Call 732-786-4237 and tell us in a message. At home while gardening? In the car running errands? When you're out taking a walk? There are as many ways to listen as there are listeners!

Conductor JoAnn Falletta shares her feelings about the pandemic

February 2, 2022

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, JoAnn Falletta, music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, shares which works the ensemble enjoyed performing during the pandemic in its new album, ‘Light in a Time of Darkness.’

Voces8 Take An Introspective Look At Music

January 26, 2022

Vocalist Katie Jeffries-Harris and Barnaby Smith of Voces8, talk about the introspective and expansive nature of their new album, Infinity.

Violinist Daniel Hope embarks on his most creative project to date

January 19, 2022

Violinist Daniel Hope used music as a lifeline during the pandemic. With an abundance of time, and a message in his heart, he embarked on his most creative project to date with his new album, Hope.

Clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Gloria Chien are 'Here With You'

January 12, 2022

In this week’s New Classical Tracks, clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Gloria Chien want to convey a message of togetherness in their first album together, ‘Here With You.’

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