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Classical Californians: Ray Chen
This week our Classical Californian is violinist Ray Chen
Classical Californians: Kedrick Armstrong
This week our Classical Californian is the Music Director of Oakland Symphony, Kedrick Armstrong
Classical Californians: Ming Luke
This week's Classical Californian is Bay Area conductor Ming Luke
Classical Californians: Ben Shirley
This week's Classical Californian is composer Ben Shirley
Classical Californians: Francesco Lecce-Chong
This week our Classical Californian is Santa Rosa Symphony Music Director, Francesco Lecce-Chong
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
A Heroic Piece in Hard Times: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
Explore the history of Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, nicknamed "Emperor", composed during Napoleon's invasion of Vienna in 1809, reflecting the composer's resilience amidst chaos.
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 California Hits the Books: A Back-to-School Playlist
Music for brainpower, studying, and all things school.
The Classical Music You Heard at the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony
The 2024 Paris Olympics got off to a spectacular start with the Opening Ceremony, featuring the sights and sounds of French national treasures, from the Seine and the Eiffel Tower to the country’s rich heritage of classical music. Here are some of the selections played during the Opening Ceremony.
Amplify: Conductor Thomas Wilkins
Lara Downes speaks with conductor Thomas Wilkins for the latest edition of "Amplify".
WATCH: SKY Concert Featuring Jake Heggie
On May 30th, 2024 our evening host and resident artist pianist Lara Downes welcomes two longtime friends and musical collaborators: the legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and San Francisco’s own legend-in-the-making Jake Heggie, considered one of the world's most popular 21st-century opera and art song composers.