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Open Ears: The Endlessly Unfolding Story of Margaret Bonds

Explore the underappreciated life and work of Margaret Bonds, a pioneering Black composer and pianist, whose music is still being discovered 46 years after her death.

Classical Californians: Ara Guzelimian | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!

On this episode of Classical Californians, Artistic and Executive Director of the Ojai Music Festival Ara Guzelimian previews the festival’s 80th season

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.

Classical Californians: Grant Gershon

This week’s Classical Californian features Grammy Award–winning conductor and pianist Grant Gershon, Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

A fond farewell from "Lueth in the Booth”

A fond farewell from San Francisco Classical California President, Bill Lueth.

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".

LA Philharmonic is Soaring with Daniel Harding

Conductor and commercial airline pilot Daniel Harding is announced as the 12th music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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.

Classical Californians: Thomas Kotcheff

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

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.