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Classical Californians: Anna Handler

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This week on Classical Californian, German-Colombian conductor and pianist Anna Handler, the newly appointed Conductor-in-Residence of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, shares music that reflects her roots. Her selections pair the German folk-inspired beauty of Franz Schubert’s “Der Lindenbaum – Am Brunnen vor dem Tore” with the Colombian spirit and optimism of Nelson Ibarra’s “Esperanza,” highlighting the musical traditions and cultural influences that have shaped her life and artistic voice.

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Franz Schubert: Der Lindenbaum – Am Brunnen vor dem Tore, soloist [not listed], Rundfunk‑Kammerchor Wernigerode, conductor Helko Siede

Nelson Ibarra: Esperanza, performed by Dueto Ibarra y Medina, ensemble Dueto Ibarra y Medina

Georges Bizet: Flower Song from Carmen, Richard Tauber, tenor, Hilversum Radio Orchestra conducted by Nico Treep.

Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 49 in F Minor, Hob. I:49 “La Passione”: IV. Finale. Presto, Giovanni Antonini, Il Giardino Armonico

Ludwig van Beethoven: String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 95 “Quartetto serioso”: III. Allegro assai vivace, ma serioso, Quatuor Ébène

John Williams: Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra: III. Allegro deciso, Thomas Hooten, Recording Arts Orchestra of Los Angeles, conductor John Williams

Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68: IV. Adagio—Più Andante—Allegro non troppo ma con brio—Più Allegro, Boston Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andris Nelsons

John Powell: A Romantic Flight, Co‑Operate Orchestra, conductor Adam Domurat

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Published on 08.08.2026

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