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Celebrate These LGBTQ+ Composers
A brief profile of 6 LGBTQ+ composers
A Conversation with Sara Davis Buechner
Classical California's Maggie Clennon Reberg interviews pianist Sara Davis Buechner on her musical journey, experiences as a trans woman in classical music, and love for baseball.
Celebrating Classical Music with Pride!
Celebrating Pride month, this article highlights the contributions of LGBTQ+ composers in classical music, including Handel, Tchaikovsky, Angela Morley, Billy Strayhorn, Wendy Carlos, and Rufus Wainwright.
How “Pomp and Circumstance” Became the Unofficial Soundtrack to Graduation (featuring the KUSC Virtual Choir)
Explore the history of Pomp and Circumstance, the traditional graduation march composed by Sir Edward Elgar, and its adoption in American graduation ceremonies.
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Wins Tribeca Award For Documentary
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus won the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival for their documentary, Gay Chorus Deep South, highlighting their response to anti-LGBTQ laws.
Your Playlist for Hangin’ in the Hammock
Explore Rik Malone's recommended playlist for a perfect California summer experience. From relaxing hammock tunes to music that transports you to distant places, enjoy your summer with these iconic pieces.
7 Pieces to Commemorate Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth with Lara Downes as she takes you on a musical journey, featuring works from renowned composers like Jessie Montgomery, Florence Price, and Scott Joplin.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Classical California
The Favorite Eats of Classical Composers
Explore the culinary preferences of famous composers like Rossini, Mozart, Hildegard, Chopin, and Satie, and how food influenced their lives and works.
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.
The Real (House)wives of Classical Music: The Women Behind Bach, Schumann and Mahler
The wives of J.S. Bach, Robert Schumann, and Gustav Mahler were talented musicians, long unacknowledged.
