Articles

The Many Lives of the “The Flower Duet”

Explore the Flower Duet from Delibes' opera Lakme. Discover its use in TV, film, and creative remixes.

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.

Elim Takes the Podium and a Radio Station Goes Ballistic

The Classical California team shares their excitement over the next music director of the San Francisco Symphony, Elim Chan.

The Minute That Stands Still

Jennifer Miller Hammel explains the power of Taps: it marks an ending, but it also holds space for memory, gratitude, and reflection.

Classical Californians: Thomas Kotcheff

Thomas Kotcheff is a Los Angeles–based composer and pianist and this week’s Classical Californian.

Playlist for the Great Outdoors

Nine tracks that go beyond walls, these Great Outdoors selections were chosen by the music programmers at Classical California.

Mother's Day 2026

Maggie highlights some amazing Musical Moms and their families.

Classical Californians: Gabriela Ortiz

Six-time Grammy–winning composer Gabriela Ortiz joins Classical Californians to share the music and musicians that have shaped her artistic life.

Remembering Michael Tilson Thomas

Remembering the one and only Michael Tilson Thomas

A Hometown Tribute to Michael Tilson Thomas

This article celebrates the career of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, highlighting his 25-year tenure with the San Francisco Symphony, his early years in LA, and his contributions to classical music.

Classical Californians: Riot Games Composers Vol 1

This week on Classical Californians, three of the composers behind the music at Riot Games: Bill Hemstapat, Alexander Temple, and J.D. Spears take the mic.

Jennifer is Not a Morning Person!

How Jennifer Miller Hammel makes her mornings work.