Latin American Composers

How Teresa Carreño Inspired Generations of Pianists, Composers, and Conductors Worldwide

Explore the life and legacy of Teresa Carreño, a Venezuelan virtuoso known as "La Valquiria" and "La Leona del piano". Discover her impact on music as a pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor.

Open Ears: Jose Moncayo

Explore the life of José Pablo Moncayo García, Mexican composer of Huapango, who championed post-revolutionary musical nationalism. Learn about his studies, career, and 40 diverse works.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California | September 15 – October 15

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California, exploring the impact of Latin American composers on classical music. Enjoy free streams, blogs, and videos all month long.

Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin

Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.

Open Ears: Discover Argentine Prodigy María Luisa Anido

Explore the life and music of María Luisa Anido, a leading 20th-century guitar performer-composer, known for her unique compositions and exceptional performances.

Celebrate the Holidays con Nuestra Navidad

We couldn’t be more thrilled to share something very close to our hearts with you this holiday season: Nuestra Navidad. Nuestra Navidad is Classical California’s new 24/7 free stream of classical holiday music from Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world.