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Classical Californians: USC President Beong-Soo Kim
This week’s Classical Californian is cellist and the University of Southern California Interim President Beong-Soo Kim.
Classical Californians: Lincoln Jones
Lincoln Jones, artistic director of the American Contemporary Ballet, is this week’s Classical Californian.
Classical Californians: Rodney Sauer
This week’s Classical Californian is Rodney Sauer, pianist and director of the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra.
Classical Californians: Charlie Rosen
Charlie Rosen is a composer, arranger, and this week’s Classical Californian.
Classical Californians: Martin West
Martin West, Music Director of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, is this week's Classical Californian.
Classical Californians: Sonia Marie De León de Vega
Conductor Sonia Marie De León de Vega is our guest host for Classical Californians
Classical Californians: Wu Han
This week’s Classical Californian features award-winning pianist and Co-Artistic Director of Music@Menlo, Wu Han.
Classical Californians
Tune in Wednesdays at 7PM as a different Californian shares a personal mix of music and the stories behind it.
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.
The Wheel of Fortune: Spring, Spirits, and Seeking Love in “Carmina Burana”
Explore the history and significance of Carl Orff's 1936 choral masterpiece, Carmina Burana, from its Latin origins to its global recognition today.
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.
How Teresa Carreño Inspired Generations of Pianists, Composers, and Conductors Worldwide
Explore the life and legacy of Teresa Carreño, a Venezuelan virtuoso known as "La Valquiria" and "La Leona del piano". Discover her impact on music as a pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor.
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Frédéric Chopin, Pt. I
Who’s on the Chopin block? This week, someone poetic, pianistic, and Polish-ed.
An Opera Al Fresco Playlist for A Perfect Evening Under the Stars
Enjoy an enchanting evening under the stars with these operatic gems handpicked by Jennifer Miller Hammel. From Hoffmann's Barcarolle to Turandot's Nessun dorma, each piece sets a unique mood.