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Amplify: Conductor Thomas Wilkins

Amplify: Conductor Thomas Wilkins

Lara Downes speaks with conductor Thomas Wilkins for the latest edition of "Amplify".

08/02/2024
Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan

Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan

Conductor Nicholas McGegan is this week's Classical Californian

03/20/2024
Classical Californians: Valérie Sainte-Agathe

Classical Californians: Valérie Sainte-Agathe

This week's Classical Californian is Valérie Sainte-Agathe

03/13/2024
Classical Californians: James Conlon

Classical Californians: James Conlon

This week's Classical Californian is James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera

02/28/2024
Open Ears: The Trailblazing Journey of Rudolph Dunbar

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.

02/12/2024
Classical Californians: Jaime Martín

Classical Californians: Jaime Martín

Jaime Martín, conductor of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra is our guest host

11/21/2023
Classical Californians: Nicole Paiement

Classical Californians: Nicole Paiement

Conductor Nicole Paiement chooses works by Blanchard, Harrison, Poulenc, Talbot, and Britten to play as guest DJ. Tune in for a unique blend of symphony and jazz.

11/15/2023

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