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Classical Californians: Kris Bowers
This week our Classical Californian is Composer and Film Producer Kris Bowers
Classical Californians: Lina González-Granados
Lina González-Granados, resident conductor of the Los Angeles Opera is this week's Classical Californian
Classical Californians: Radu Paponiu
This week's Classical Californian is Radu Paponiu, the Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra
Classical Californians: RZA
This week's Classical Californian is rap producer, and Wu-Tang Clan founding member, RZA
Classical Californians: Patricia Kristof Moy
This week our Classical Californian is Patricia Kristof Moy, Executive Director of Music at Kohl Mansion
Classical Californians: Iris Levine
This week our Classical Californian is Iris Levine, the founder and Artistic Director of LA-based VOX Femina.
Classical Californians: Ray Chen
This week our Classical Californian is violinist Ray Chen
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.
A Heroic Piece in Hard Times: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
Explore the history of Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, nicknamed "Emperor", composed during Napoleon's invasion of Vienna in 1809, reflecting the composer's resilience amidst chaos.
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.
Classical California Hits the Books: A Back-to-School Playlist
Music for brainpower, studying, and all things school.
The Classical Music You Heard at the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony
The 2024 Paris Olympics got off to a spectacular start with the Opening Ceremony, featuring the sights and sounds of French national treasures, from the Seine and the Eiffel Tower to the country’s rich heritage of classical music. Here are some of the selections played during the Opening Ceremony.
Amplify: Conductor Thomas Wilkins
Lara Downes speaks with conductor Thomas Wilkins for the latest edition of "Amplify".