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America in the Bardo
What does America sound like?
Big Night Out: Green Music Center/Juilliard String Quartet
Win tickets to Big Night Out: Green Music Center/Juilliard String Quartet!
Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Death
Death can be sad and scary. But as John Dowland said, “no doubt pleasant are the tears which Music weeps, neither are tears shed always in sorrow, but sometimes in joy and gladness.” Tune in this week to hear what death can sound like: spooky, silly, and bittersweet.
Classical Californians: John Mario Di Costanzo | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!
This week's Classical Californian is is conductor, pianist, and educator John Mario Di Costanzo, Music Director of the Temecula Valley Symphony and the Coachella Valley Symphony.
Mozart Hurls Thunderbolts From Jupiter
Explore Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony, its origins, and how Bach's influence led to the masterpiece of counterpoint in its final movement.
Classical California's Halloween Spook-Out
Join Brian Lauritzen for two hours of creepy, spooky, scary music perfect for a Halloween evening, classical-style.
How Brahms Captured the Rowdiness of Youth in His Graduation Anthem
Explore the story behind Johannes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, a unique composition inspired by student drinking songs, created as a thank you for his honorary doctorate from the University of Breslau.
The Ultimate 101
It’s the ultimate playlist, chosen by the ultimate experts, you!
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.
