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Ask KDFC: What First Sparked Your Love of Classical?
Explore the personal stories of KDFC staff members as they share their first encounters with classical music, from Beethoven sonatas to Wagner's Ring, that sparked their lifelong love.
KDFC Love at First Listen: SF Symphony Musicians Talk Their First Love
Explore the origins of love for classical music as shared by KDFC listeners and San Francisco Symphony musicians, including their first experiences and inspirations.
A Very Ambitious ‘Love at First Listen’
This article narrates the inspiring journey of pianist Natasha Paremski, from her early fascination with Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto in Moscow to her performance at Davies Symphony Hall.
Stewart Goodyear’s ‘Love at First Listen’
Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear's life was transformed at age 3 or 4 after hearing Beethoven's sonatas. This early exposure inspired his career and lifelong fascination with these works.
Yo-Yo Ma’s ‘Love at First Listen’
Yo-Yo Ma shares his lifelong love for Schubert's E-flat trio, first discovered at age 12, and how it influenced his music career.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
KDFC's New Signal
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Classical California and Colburn Presents Adrian Dunn's Resurrection
Read all about our event on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at Zipper Hall at 7 PM!
Classical California At the Movies
Wildfire Relief and Support
The Sounds of Sunrise
Explore the beauty of sunrise through music with this list of compositions inspired by dawn, from Haydn's "Sunrise" Symphony to Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe".
