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Hidden Gems for a Musical Mother’s Day
Explore the influence of motherhood on classical music, featuring works by Amy Beach, John Ireland, Robert Schumann, Richard Wagner, Dvořák, and Josef Suk, all celebrating mothers and children.
A Lovely New Lullaby Just in Time for Mother’s Day
Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers celebrates Mothers' Day with a recording of "Estonian Lullaby", a piece written for her by Arvo Pärt. The lullaby holds a special place in her heart.
Ask KDFC: What First Sparked Your Love of Classical?
Explore the personal stories of KDFC staff members as they share their first encounters with classical music, from Beethoven sonatas to Wagner's Ring, that sparked their lifelong love.
Learning About Music: New Digital Resources for All Ages
Explore various online resources for classical music education during quarantine, including free courses, virtual museum tours, and interactive lessons for both kids and adults.
How Classical Music Powers a Child’s Brain
A study by USC's Brain and Creativity Institute reveals that classical music training in kids enhances brain function, boosts cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Back to School Time…
Explore classical music pieces associated with academia, including Barber's "School For Scandal", Haydn's "The Schoolmaster", and Brahms' "Academic Festival Overture".
Helping Schools in Getting Music to Kids
Music in Schools Today (MUST) began in 1980 to save San Francisco's school music programs from budget cuts. They now assist schools nationwide, offering enrichment programs and instrument donations.
Notes from the Fires: Palisades Symphony Orchestra
This week, Notes from the Fires host John Rabe talks with Palisades Symphony Orchestra's Denisa Hanna and Maxim Kurzin.
Notes from the Fires: Altadena History
This week, Notes from the Fires host John Rabe speaks with Veronica Jones, the president of the Altadena Historical Society.
Meet the Mozarts of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
Notes from the Fires: Sahag-Mesrab Armenian Christian School
This week, Notes from the Fires host John Rabe takes us to the Sahag-Mesrab Armenian Christian School.
Notes from the Fires: Patt Morrison
On this episode of Notes from the Fires: Patt Morrison, the veteran LA Times columnist, author, radio host, river lover, and local historian.
Notes from the Fires: Larry Schoenberg
In this episode of Notes from the Fires, John Rabe talks with 84-year-old Larry Schoenberg about “daddy” and his love of LA, and rebuilding Belmont better and stronger.
