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Suraj’s Next Opus

Suraj’s Next Opus

Sunday, August 31st, and Monday, September 1st will be Suraj’s final shifts on Classical California All-Night. While you’ll still hear him on Glissando, Suraj is stepping away from his weekly radio shows, because he’s recently started law school. 

08/22/2025
Welcome Brian Lauritzen to KDFC

Welcome Brian Lauritzen to KDFC

Tune in weekdays 3-8PM — Brian will get you through the end of the day, and into your evening, with incredible classical music and a friendly voice.

08/08/2025
Happy Retirement to Robin Pressman

Happy Retirement to Robin Pressman

It is with both joy and a touch of sadness that we announce the retirement of Robin Pressman, who will be signed off from Classical California KDFC on July 31.

07/23/2025
Introducing Classical California Fridays

Introducing Classical California Fridays

Celebrate every Friday, by joining all Classical California hosts from both Los Angeles and San Francisco.

03/11/2025

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Glissando Back-to-School Special

Glissando Back-to-School Special

This school year, Classical California aims to inspire a new generation to fall in love with classical music. So you're invited to the Glissando Back-to-School Special, hosted by Suraj Partha.

08/23/2025
Coming Soon: "Classical Americana" Season 2

Coming Soon: "Classical Americana" Season 2

What’s the defining sound of American classical music? What people, stories, sights and sounds throughout American history built our unique classical tradition, and where does it go from here? On Classical Americana, iconoclastic pianist Lara Downes drives you down the highways and byways of American music, with roadside discoveries and detours to the crossroads where musical traditions merge and transform. Tune in each Saturday 5PM-6PM.

11/20/2024
What Makes Maurice Ravel's Boléro So Captivating?

What Makes Maurice Ravel's Boléro So Captivating?

Maurice Ravel’s Boléro made #22 on this year’s Classical California Ultimate Playlist. Host Robin Pressman explains what makes this piece so popular.

10/10/2024
James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones Narrates the Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland

09/10/2024
A Musical Celebration of International Women’s Day | Friday, March 8th

A Musical Celebration of International Women’s Day | Friday, March 8th

We're celebrating International Women's Day on March 8th with music composed or performed by women all day long.

03/05/2024
Tune In for Saturday Morning Car Tunes | Listen to the Latest Episode

Tune In for Saturday Morning Car Tunes | Listen to the Latest Episode

Explore the world of classical music with Solomon Reynolds in the weekly radio feature, Saturday Morning Car Tunes. Dive into the history and versatility of orchestral instruments every Saturday at 8:15am and 3:15pm.

11/07/2023