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Classical Californians: Althea Waites
Classical Californian pianist Althea Waites shares her favorite performances, including works by Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Verdi.
Open Ears: The Endlessly Unfolding Story of Margaret Bonds
Explore the underappreciated life and work of Margaret Bonds, a pioneering Black composer and pianist, whose music is still being discovered 46 years after her death.
Open Ears: The Trailblazing Journey of Rudolph Dunbar
Explore the life of Rudolph Dunbar, the first Black man to conduct the Berlin and London Philharmonics, his fight for racial equality, and his mysterious career decline.
Classical Californians: Billy Childs
Jazz pianist/Composer Billy Childs is our Classical Californian
Nora Holt: Free-Spirited Composer of the Harlem Renaissance
Explore the life of Nora Douglas Holt, a pioneering African-American composer, singer, and critic from the Harlem Renaissance, whose contributions to music remain largely unappreciated.
Randall Goosby and Florence Price’s Once Lost Concertos
Randall Goosby and the Philadelphia Orchestra revive nearly lost violin concertos by Florence Price in a new album, also featuring Bruch's well-known concerto.
Regal Soprano Jessye Norman Dead at 74
"Remembering the life and legacy of American soprano Jessye Norman, who passed away at 74. Known for her distinctive voice and stage presence, she was a celebrated figure in the world of opera."
Clara Schumann Returns to the Limelight
Explore the life of Clara Schumann, a leading pianist of the Romantic era, who defied norms, balanced family and career, and whose work is gaining recognition.
Classical Californians: Dale Trumbore
This week's Classical Californian is composer Dale Trumbore
Classical Californians: Phil Popham
This week's Classical Californian is oboist, composer, and Helix Collective Executive Director Phil Popham
Classical Californians: Richard Danielpour
Composer Richard Danielpour is this week's Classical Californian
Classical Californians: Raynor Carroll
This week's Classical Californian is Percussionist Raynor Carroll
Classical Californians: Mary Kouyoumdjian
This week's Classical Californian is composer Mary Kouyoumdjian