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Albums of the Year | 2025
Top albums of 2025 according to the music programmers at Classical California.
Chapman Challenge: The History of Handbells
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan explains the history of handbells, their transition from bell tower practice tools to melody instruments, and how melodies are divided among ringers in a handbell choir.
The Ukrainian Folk Tune Behind “Carol of the Bells”
These Rides Really Sleigh
Brian Lauritzen gallops into the holidays with these compositions about sleigh rides.
A Classical California Holiday Sing-a-Long Special | Saturday, December 20, 7-9PM
Saturday, December 20, 7-9PM: A Classical California Holiday Sing-a-Long Special hosted by Jennifer Miller Hammel – From your favorite carols to Handel’s Messiah, tune in and follow along with the lyrics below (as well as the score for the Handel choruses), so you can sing-a-long with the season!
Harmonious Holiday Highlights
highlights from Classical California’s Harmonious Holidays 2025
Beyond the Classics: 12 More “Sleigh Rides” For the Holidays
Explore the history of the popular holiday song 'Sleigh Ride', from its creation by Leroy Anderson in 1946 to various renditions by artists like Mozart, Delius, and Mahler.
The Holidays
A tribute to that special time of year.
Peach Melba and Melba Toast: The Story of a Chef and an Opera Diva
Explore the culinary legacy of French chef Auguste Escoffier, his work at grand hotels, and his unique dishes named after opera singer Nellie Melba.
How Does One of the Most Famous Composers of the Late 1700s Just Disappear from History?
Explore the life of Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a prominent 18th-century musician, fencer, and revolutionary, whose legacy was nearly lost to history.
Something for the Kids
A look at classical music written for children—and inspired by their games, stories, and imaginations.
A Celebration of Denyce Graves
Lara Downes celebrates mezzo soprano Denyce Graves
Happy Birthday Wolfgang!
Celebrate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 270th birthday with Maggie Clennon Reberg's party itinerary.
Screen Time - the power of musical couch co-op!
Jennifer Miller Hammel reflects on how film, TV, and game music connects generations, blending nostalgia, storytelling, and shared experiences through ‘musical couch co‑op.’
