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Your Playlist for Hangin’ in the Hammock

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.

06/11/2025
7 Pieces to Commemorate Juneteenth

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.

06/11/2025
Five Influential Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Musicians and Composers

Five Influential Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Musicians and Composers

In recognition of AANHPI Heritage Month, Classical California celebrates the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander musicians and composers. The AANHPI umbrella includes diverse traditions, identities, and ethnicities, including East Asian, South Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and many others.

05/01/2025
The Sounds of Sunrise

The Sounds of Sunrise

Explore the beauty of sunrise through music with this list of compositions inspired by dawn, from Haydn's "Sunrise" Symphony to Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe".

01/19/2025
Beyond the Classics: 12 More “Sleigh Rides” For the Holidays

Beyond the Classics: 12 More “Sleigh Rides” For the Holidays

Explore the history of the popular holiday song 'Sleigh Ride', from its creation by Leroy Anderson in 1946 to various renditions by artists like Mozart, Delius, and Mahler.

12/25/2024
A Perilous Playlist of the Most Macabre Music

A Perilous Playlist of the Most Macabre Music

Explore a Halloween playlist, featuring macabre music chosen by hosts and staffers. From Verdi’s Requiem to John Williams’ Jaws theme, prepare for a harrowing holiday.

10/31/2024
Classical Californians: Raynor Carroll

Classical Californians: Raynor Carroll

This week's Classical Californian is Percussionist Raynor Carroll

08/21/2024

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Classical Californians: Carl St. Clair

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This week's Classical Californian is Music Director of the Pacific Symphony for the past 35 years, Carl St. Clair.

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Meet the Mozarts of Spain, Sweden, and More

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.

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Classical Californians: Eckart Preu

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This week's Classical Californian is the Music Director and Conductor of the Long Beach Symphony, Eckart Preu

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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Classical California

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Classical Californians: Vincent Womack

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.

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The Favorite Eats of Classical Composers

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.

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