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Suraj’s Next Opus

Suraj’s Next Opus

Sunday, August 31st, and Monday, September 1st will be Suraj’s final shifts on Classical California All-Night. While you’ll still hear him on Glissando, Suraj is stepping away from his weekly radio shows, because he’s recently started law school. 

08/22/2025
Coming Soon: "Classical Americana" Season 2

Coming Soon: "Classical Americana" Season 2

What’s the defining sound of American classical music? What people, stories, sights and sounds throughout American history built our unique classical tradition, and where does it go from here? On Classical Americana, iconoclastic pianist Lara Downes drives you down the highways and byways of American music, with roadside discoveries and detours to the crossroads where musical traditions merge and transform. Tune in each Saturday 5PM-6PM.

11/20/2024
A Musical Celebration of International Women’s Day | Friday, March 8th

A Musical Celebration of International Women’s Day | Friday, March 8th

We're celebrating International Women's Day on March 8th with music composed or performed by women all day long.

03/05/2024
Tune In for Saturday Morning Car Tunes | Listen to the Latest Episode

Tune In for Saturday Morning Car Tunes | Listen to the Latest Episode

Explore the world of classical music with Solomon Reynolds in the weekly radio feature, Saturday Morning Car Tunes. Dive into the history and versatility of orchestral instruments every Saturday at 8:15am and 3:15pm.

11/07/2023
From the Top  | Sundays At 7PM

From the Top | Sundays At 7PM

Tune in every Sunday at 7pm for "From The Top" on KDFC, celebrating the transformative power of music in the hands of America's youth.

06/05/2023
KUSC’s Love at First Listen | Now Through Friday

KUSC’s Love at First Listen | Now Through Friday

Discover listeners' "Love at First Listen" stories and the classical music pieces that inspired them. Tune in daily from 8AM to 7PM and fall in love with music all over again.

05/25/2023
The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Broadcast | Currently On Hiatus

The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Broadcast | Currently On Hiatus

KDFC presents the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale, America's top period instrument orchestra, every second Sunday of the month at 8pm. Currently on hiatus.

01/11/2023

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Glissando Back-to-School Special

Glissando Back-to-School Special

This school year, Classical California aims to inspire a new generation to fall in love with classical music. So you're invited to the Glissando Back-to-School Special, hosted by Suraj Partha.

08/23/2025
Welcome Brian Lauritzen to KDFC

Welcome Brian Lauritzen to KDFC

Tune in weekdays 3-8PM — Brian will get you through the end of the day, and into your evening, with incredible classical music and a friendly voice.

08/08/2025
Happy Retirement to Robin Pressman

Happy Retirement to Robin Pressman

It is with both joy and a touch of sadness that we announce the retirement of Robin Pressman, who will be signed off from Classical California KDFC on July 31.

07/23/2025
Introducing Classical California Fridays

Introducing Classical California Fridays

Celebrate every Friday, by joining all Classical California hosts from both Los Angeles and San Francisco.

03/11/2025
KDFC's New Signal

KDFC's New Signal

Listen to KDFC in Livermore on 89.9FM!

02/21/2025
Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History in classical music all month long.

02/03/2025