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Classical Californians: Brett Mitchell | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!
Tune in Wednesday at 7pm to hear our next Classical Californian, conductor Brett Mitchell, Music Director of the Pasadena Symphony
Classical Californians: Eric Whitacre
This week's Classical Californian is composer and conductor Eric Whitacre
Classical Californians: Ray Chen
This week's Classical Californian is violinist Ray Chen
Classical Californians: Tim Keeler
This week's Classical Californian is Tim Keeler, Music Director of Chanticleer
Classical Californians: Edwin Outwater
This week our Classical Californian is conductor Edwin Outwater
Classical Californians: Kris Bowers
This week our Classical Californian is Composer and Film Producer Kris Bowers
Classical Californians: Lina González-Granados
Lina González-Granados, resident conductor of the Los Angeles Opera is this week's Classical Californian
Beyond the Classics: 12 More “Sleigh Rides” For the Holidays
Explore the history of the popular holiday song 'Sleigh Ride', from its creation by Leroy Anderson in 1946 to various renditions by artists like Mozart, Delius, and Mahler.
A Perilous Playlist of the Most Macabre Music
Explore a Halloween playlist, featuring macabre music chosen by hosts and staffers. From Verdi’s Requiem to John Williams’ Jaws theme, prepare for a harrowing holiday.
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.
