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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: Evgeny Kissin

September 12, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

With his signature coiffure and brooding stare into the keyboard, Evgeny Kissin is one of the most celebrated pianists of our day. This week, Kissin is CapRadio's Artist of the week!

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Artist Of The Week: Anne Akiko Meyers

September 5, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

Did you know that the graceful and charismatic violinist Anne Akiko Meyers gets hungry when she performs? Find out why when you read about this week's Artist Of The Week!

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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: Klaus Thunemann

August 14, 2017 | Kevin Doherty

Klaus Thunemann is proving to audiences worldwide that the art of the bassoon is a very serious business. Hear selections from our Artist Of The Week every day between 7 and 9 on Morning Classical.

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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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