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Alexander Borodin Goes to Broadway
Explore how Borodin's Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor made Broadway history in Kismet, winning multiple Tony Awards, including a posthumous one for Borodin.
Lara Downes Takes a Broad Look at the American Dream
Lara Downes' new CD, "America Again," explores the American dream through diverse American composers, inspired by the Charleston shootings.
“Rake’s Progress” at Merola
Merola Opera Program's young singers present Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress. Tenor Christopher Oglesby, who's been singing for three years, plays lead role Tom Rakewell.
Exploring Shostakovich’s Quartets
The Alexander String Quartet and Robert Greenberg explore Dmitri Shostakovich's complete string quartets over two seasons at the Mondavi Center, providing context to the music.
Karen Gomyo on Shostakovich’s Powerful Violin Concerto
Violinist Karen Gomyo to perform Shostakovich's Violin Concerto with the San Francisco Symphony, exploring its secret narrative and emotional depth, in a program titled 'Banned and Boycotted'.
Symphony Parnassus Plays Pyotr, Preben, and Prokofiev
Symphony Parnassus features Tchaikovsky, Antonsen, and Prokofiev's violin concerto by Pierce Wang, a two-time winner of the Parnassus Conservatory Competition.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
The Secret Story Behind Tchaikovsky’s Mysterious Celesta in “The Nutcracker”
Explore the history of the celesta, a unique instrument used in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Harry Potter's theme. Discover how it went from obscurity to symphony staple.
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.
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.
