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Glitter and Be Golden: A Classical Celebration of Pride
Maggie Clennon Reberg explores the vast contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the world of classical music, from early music to the great Romantics to contemporary artists with strong ties to The Golden State.
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.
Real Time Composing with composer William Goldstein
Q& A with acclaimed composer, pianist, and innovator: William Goldstein.
Notes from the Fires: Did the Fires Torch Family Dynamics?
Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe talked with Starr Parodi, her husband Jeff Eden Fair, and their daughter Isolde.
Memories
Dianne Nicolini shares her memories as two radio stations form Classical California.
Notes from the Fires: Need a violinist? Better Call Charlie!
Violinist Charlie Bisharat chats with Notes from the Fires host John Rabe.
No Terrible Twos for Classical California’s Arcade!
Celebrate Arcade’s 2nd anniversary with Jenn — and discover how game music and classical truly play in harmony.
Notes from the Fires: Altadena Alto Lives in Harmony
Notes from the Fires host John Rabe continues his conversation with choral singer, Nancy Sulahian.