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Bridging Traditions: Mariachi and Classical Music
The intersection of Mexican popular music and Classical traditions
The 24-25 SF Symphony: Where It Happens!
The 2024-2025 San Francisco Symphony Season…Where It Happens! Select from curated ticket packages or… design your own!
Summer Sights and Sounds!
A roundup of some of the best things to see and hear this Summer!
Amplify: Countertenor John Holiday
Lara Downes speaks with countertenor John Holiday for the latest edition of "Amplify"
Amplify: Singer-Songwriter Brittney Spencer
Lara Downes talks with singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer for Amplify.
Oakland Symphony's New Music Director, Kedrick Armstrong
Meet Kedrick Armstrong, the new Music Director of Oakland Symphony
Amplify: Keyboard Player Robert Glasper
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.
Chapman Challenge: What’s the Spookiest Instrument?
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses the spookiest instruments in honor of Halloween, highlighting the eerie sounds of the theremin and the scary potential of violins.
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.
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.
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.
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.