Classical Californians: Andrew von Oeyen

This week on Classical Californians, Pianist and Californian native Andrew von Oeyen.

Celebrating Gustavo!

Classical California's Brian Lauritzen reflects on Gustavo Dudamel's career at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Johann Sebastian Bach, Pt. II

What do Weird Al and Johann Sebastian have in common? This week, parody is the best way to look Bach to the future!

Classical Californians: Jason King

This week’s Classical Californian is Jason King, Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music.

Celebrating Florence Price

Classical California’s Lara Downes celebrates Florence Price's Birthday.

Classical California and the LA Phil!

Classical California and the LA Phil – 2025-2026 Season

Classical Californians: Ellen Reid

Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Ellen Reid hosts this week’s Classical Californians.

Lullabies for Logan

New grandparent and Classical California host, Dianne Nicolini, curates a list of lullabies for her grandchild, Logan.

Twentieth Century Topics: Switching Gears

Alan Chapman reveals how Aaron Copland and Arvo Pärt reinvented themselves and in the process reshaped twentieth‑century music and deepened its connection with audiences worldwide.

Classical Californians: Nicole Paiement

Conductor Nicole Paiement chooses works by Blanchard, Harrison, Poulenc, Talbot, and Britten to play as guest DJ. Tune in for a unique blend of symphony and jazz.

Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin

Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.

It Might As Well Be Spring at Classical California

Maggie Clennon Reberg celebrates the arrival of spring as a time of artistic inspiration, global renewal, and musical reflection, offering a themed playlist and inviting you to share your own seasonal traditions.