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Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan
Conductor Nicholas McGegan is this week's Classical Californian
A Temple of Glory… with a Message for a King
"Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale release a modern performance of Rameau and Voltaire's opera, Le Temple de la Gloire. The opera, ordered by King Louis XV, subtly critiques the king's lifestyle."
A New Music Director for Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale
Richard Egarr is set to become the Music Director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale in 2020/21, succeeding Nicholas McGegan. Egarr plans to explore new repertoire areas and enhance audience interaction.
Nicholas McGegan to Retire from Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
World-renowned conductor Nicholas McGegan retires after 35 years with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, transitioning to Music Director Laureate.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Loses East Bay Home
Berkeley's First Congregational Church, a 91-year-old icon and Philharmonia Baroque's venue, suffered a severe fire causing roof collapse. The orchestra seeks new performance sites.
Classical Californians: Carl St. Clair
This week's Classical Californian is Music Director of the Pacific Symphony for the past 35 years, Carl St. Clair.
Meet the Mozarts of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
Classical Californians: Eckart Preu
This week's Classical Californian is the Music Director and Conductor of the Long Beach Symphony, Eckart Preu
Classical Californians: Vincent Womack
Meet Vincent Womack, the music director at Foshay Learning Center, was also the on-screen conductor in the movie The Last Repair Shop.
Classical Californians: Lina González-Granados
Lina González-Granados, resident conductor of the Los Angeles Opera is this week's Classical Californian
Classical Californians: Jeremy Cohen
This week's Classical Californian is violinist Jeremy Cohen, founder of Quartet San Francisco
