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Classical Californians: Harry Connick Jr | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!

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This Week's Classical Californian is acclaimed composer, pianist, and actor Harry Connick Jr. Known for crossing the worlds of jazz, classical, and popular music, Harry shares a personal side of his musical life with his composition BABE: Elaboratio, a touching tribute to his mother, and reflects on the memories and experiences that shaped the work. Tune in Wednesday at 7PM!

Harry Connick Jr. BABE: Elaboratio, Part 1: New York, Orchestra Victoria, Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr. BABE: Elaboratio, Part 2: Nouasseur, Orchestra Victoria, Harry Connick Jr.

Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 3, Mvmt III. Rondo, Allegro, Dresden Philharmonic, Kent Nagano, Rafal Blechacz, piano

Harry Connick Jr. BABE: Elaboratio, Part 3: New Orleans, Orchestra Victoria, Harry Connick Jr.

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Published on 11.14.2026

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