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Celebrating MTT on KDFC! Tuesday at 8pm
Celebrate the 25th season of the San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas with encore performances every Tuesday at 8PM on Classical KDFC. Stream on KDFC.com.
Previewing Tonight’s Gala
San Francisco Symphony honors Michael Tilson Thomas in his final season as Music Director with a gala concert, featuring works by Glinka, Copland, Getty, Britten, and Beethoven.
MTT is Your Next Kennedy Center Honoree
Michael Tilson Thomas is among the 2019 Kennedy Center Honorees, alongside Linda Ronstadt, Earth, Wind and Fire, Sally Field, and the "Sesame Street" team. The gala will air on CBS on December 15.
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
Classical California’s KDFC is the #1 Music Station in San Francisco in October!
Classical California’s KUSC Is America’s Most-Listened-To Public Radio Station. See how Classical California’s unified schedule connects Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the state.
