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Classical Californians: Radu Paponiu
Radu Paponiu, the Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, joins as this week's Classical Californian.
Amplify: Conductor Thomas Wilkins
Lara Downes speaks with conductor Thomas Wilkins for the latest edition of "Amplify".
Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan
Conductor Nicholas McGegan is this week's Classical Californian
Classical Californians: Valérie Sainte-Agathe
This week's Classical Californian is Valérie Sainte-Agathe
Classical Californians: James Conlon
This week's Classical Californian is James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera
Open Ears: The Trailblazing Journey of Rudolph Dunbar
Explore the life of Rudolph Dunbar, the first Black man to conduct the Berlin and London Philharmonics, his fight for racial equality, and his mysterious career decline.
Classical Californians: Jaime Martín
Jaime Martín, conductor of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is our guest host
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
Classical Californians: Lincoln Jones | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!
Lincoln Jones, artistic director of the American Contemporary Ballet, is this week’s Classical Californian.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
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.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
Classical Californians: Rodney Sauer
This week’s Classical Californian is Rodney Sauer, pianist and director of the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra.
