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SFCV: Classical California SKY Concert featuring Christian Sands
The article detailed the following: At Classical California’s SKY Concert in San Francisco, Lara Downes and jazz pianist Christian Sands presented an inventive and conversational program pairing Bach’s Two-Part Inventions with spontaneous jazz reinventions, highlighting themes of creativity and musical dialogue.
Los Angeles Magazine: Classical California's Movie Week
The article details “This week, America’s largest classical public radio station, Classical California, is hosting Movie Week from today through Friday, February 27. The all-day 12-hour blocks will include not only the best movie scores but specifically focus on music composed by this year’s crop of Academy Award nominees. Host Brian Lauritzen will air interviews and music from the creators of movie music for films.
Music Connection: Jon Batiste Classical Californians x Dianne Nicolini
The article details, “Batiste Supports Classical: GRAMMY and Oscar-winner Jon Batiste co-hosts podcast Classical Californians, sharing his journey, stories, musical influences, inspirations, and spotlighting classical champions across the State. Classical California is America's largest listener-supported, independent classical network (KUSC 91.5fm LA/KDFC 90.3fm SF). [Jon Batiste with Classical California Host Dianne Nicolini]”
Musical America: Classical California Rebrand
The article details “Classical California, the result of this past summer’s consolidation of classical music stations KUSC and KDFC in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, is about to extend its reach statewide. Nine additional stations will now operate under a single brand name for radio signals, digital platforms, website, social media presence, and an upcoming mobile app.
Current: Classical California Rebrand
The article details “KUSC & KDFC Complete Combination Into Classical California [Radio Insight] The stations are now a unified statewide service.”
Santa Barbara Independent: Classical California KUSC x Santa Barbara Symphony
The article details “In other SBS news, as a sign of the orchestra’s upward mobility, recordings of past concerts have been made available nationwide via broadcasts on KUSC (a k a “Classical California,” 88.7 FM in Santa Barbara, link) and streaming on Saturday nights in February. ”