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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—and a true Classical Californian. He shares a selection of vocal works ranging from beloved classics like “O mio babbino caro” to John Adams’ Nixon in China, along with a special collaboration featuring past Classical Californian Anne Akiko Meyers.
Classical Californians: Grant Gershon
John Adams: China Gates, Nicholas Hodges, piano
Esa-Pekka Salonen: Helix, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen
Reena Esmail: Darshan, Vijay Gupta, violin
George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue (original version), Michael Tilson Thomas, piano and conductor, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Published on 06.03.2026
