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Classical Californians: Jake Heggie

Classical Californians: Jake Heggie

Composer Jake Heggie is this week's Classical Californian

04/24/2024
Curtis Stewart: Beyond Genre

Curtis Stewart: Beyond Genre

Four-time Grammy-nominated Violinist Curtis Stewart is a rare musician who comfortably inhabits classical, jazz, and pop spaces all at once. The son of a Greek jazz violinist and an African-American jazz tuba player, Stewart also embraces multiple cultural identities that profoundly inform his work as a composer and performer.

04/08/2024
Gay Guerilla: Julius Eastman Comes to Los Angeles

Gay Guerilla: Julius Eastman Comes to Los Angeles

This article explores the life and work of Julius Eastman, a gay Black American composer who fused jazz and classical music. It discusses his struggle with identity, his unique compositions, and his posthumous recognition.

02/12/2024
Caroline Shaw: Re-Imagining the Potential of the Human Voice

Caroline Shaw: Re-Imagining the Potential of the Human Voice

Celebrating the Classical California Ultimate Playlist, this article highlights the talents of Caroline Shaw, a NYC-based violinist, singer, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer known for her unique vocal compositions.

09/13/2021
A Lovely New Lullaby Just in Time for Mother’s Day

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.

05/07/2021
A Modern Music Playlist to Inspire You

A Modern Music Playlist to Inspire You

Explore Alan Chapman's playlist for the Classical California Ultimate Playlist vote, featuring works from modern composers like Tan Dun, Arvo Pärt, and Jennifer Higdon.

09/04/2020
For Your Consideration: A California Playlist

For Your Consideration: A California Playlist

Vote for your favorite Californian classical pieces to be included in the Classical California Ultimate Playlist. Pieces by Andrew York, Henry Cowell, Jake Heggie, Gabriela Lena Frank, and Jerry Goldsmith are up for consideration.

09/01/2020

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