Celebrating Florence Price

Classical California’s Lara Downes celebrates Florence Price's Birthday.

Marin Alsop’s Purple Baton: Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow

Classical California’s Lara Downes talks with trailblazing conductor Marin Alsop about the #PurpleBaton movement and the future of women on the podium.

A Celebration of Denyce Graves

Lara Downes celebrates mezzo soprano Denyce Graves

George Gershwin Captures the Sounds of Paris

Explore the inspiration and creation of George Gershwin's symphonic poem, An American in Paris, its initial reception, and its enduring popularity in music and film.

The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet

Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.

David Lang Contemplates the National Anthems of Each and Every Country

Composer David Lang explores common themes in global national anthems, revealing a shared sense of insecurity about freedom and a war-like core in his choral work, the national anthems.