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"I Believe" - LA Master Chorale Special with Lara Downes Monday Night
Tune in at 8pm on Monday, May 13 for a special edition of Lara's show, featuring a recent live concert performance with the Los Angeles Master Chorale
Open Ears: Get to Know “the Dean of Black Women Composers”.
Explore the life of Undine Smith Moore, a significant 20th-century composer and teacher of spirituals, known as "the Dean of Black Women Composers".
Open Ears: Eva Jessye and the Harlem Renaissance
This article explores the life of Eva Jessye, a key figure in American music and the Harlem Renaissance, who made significant contributions to civil rights and classical music.
Classical Californians: Tim Keeler
The Artistic Director of Chanticleer, Tim Keeler plays a wide range of seasonally appropriate choral works this week.
Open Ears: From Steel Mills to the Silver Screen
Explore the life of Jester Hairston, a musician who made significant contributions to choral music and film, known for his work in African-American spirituals.
Crowd-Sourced Lessons for the Next Generation
San Francisco Choral Society celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new piece by David Lang, "Teach Your Children", inspired by search engine auto-completions and children's perspectives.
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Wins Tribeca Award For Documentary
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus won the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival for their documentary, Gay Chorus Deep South, highlighting their response to anti-LGBTQ laws.
Choral Music
What’s the oldest instrument?... Well, it’s the one nearly all of us are born with. The voice!
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
Classical Music and Its Powerful Effect on the Brain
Explore the transformative impact of music on the brain with Classical California host Brisa Siegel and USC's Brain and Creativity Institute. Discover how music shapes young minds.
Trippy Tales in Classical Music
Explore the connection between altered states of consciousness and music composition, featuring works by Berlioz, Hildegard of Bingen, and Schumann.
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know
Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.
Open Ears: Discover Argentine Prodigy María Luisa Anido
Explore the life and music of María Luisa Anido, a leading 20th-century guitar performer-composer, known for her unique compositions and exceptional performances.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
