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Classical Californians: Anne Akiko Meyers

Classical Californians: Anne Akiko Meyers

Classical Californian violinist Anne Akiko Meyers shares her favorite music pieces, including concertos, film scores, and choral works. She recently released Fandango by Arturo Márquez.

09/10/2025
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Classical California

05/24/2025
Five Influential Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Musicians and Composers

Five Influential Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Musicians and Composers

In recognition of AANHPI Heritage Month, Classical California celebrates the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander musicians and composers. The AANHPI umbrella includes diverse traditions, identities, and ethnicities, including East Asian, South Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and many others.

05/01/2025
Classical Californians: Derrick Skye

Classical Californians: Derrick Skye

This week's Classical Californian is composer Derrick Skye

06/12/2024
Classical Californians: Reena Esmail

Classical Californians: Reena Esmail

Composer Reena Esmail is this week's Classical Californian

05/29/2024
Classical Californians: Sameer Patel

Classical Californians: Sameer Patel

Sameer Patel, Music Director and Orchestra Conductor of the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus is this week's Classical Californian.

05/15/2024
Classical Californians: Anne Akiko Meyers

Classical Californians: Anne Akiko Meyers

Classical Californian violinist Anne Akiko Meyers shares her favorite music pieces, including concertos, film scores, and choral works. She recently released Fandango by Arturo Márquez.

05/01/2024

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