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Classical Californians

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Classical Californians
Tune in Wednesdays at 7PM as a different Californian shares a personal mix of music and the stories behind it.

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Classical Californians: Ara Guzelimian

On this episode of Classical Californians, Artistic and Executive Director of the Ojai Music Festival Ara Guzelimian previews the festival’s 80th season

06/10/2026
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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.

06/03/2026
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Classical Californians: Thomas Kotcheff

Thomas Kotcheff is a Los Angeles–based composer and pianist and this week’s Classical Californian.

05/20/2026
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Classical Californians: Gabriela Ortiz

Six-time Grammy–winning composer Gabriela Ortiz joins Classical Californians to share the music and musicians that have shaped her artistic life.

05/06/2026
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Classical Californians: Riot Games Composers Vol 1

This week on Classical Californians, three of the composers behind the music at Riot Games: Bill Hemstapat, Alexander Temple, and J.D. Spears take the mic.

04/22/2026
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Classical Californians: Andrew von Oeyen

This week on Classical Californians, Pianist and Californian native Andrew von Oeyen.

04/08/2026

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Classical Californians: Ara Guzelimian

On this episode of Classical Californians, Artistic and Executive Director of the Ojai Music Festival Ara Guzelimian previews the festival’s 80th season

06/10/2026
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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.

06/03/2026
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Classical Californians: Thomas Kotcheff

Thomas Kotcheff is a Los Angeles–based composer and pianist and this week’s Classical Californian.

05/20/2026
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Classical Californians: Gabriela Ortiz

Six-time Grammy–winning composer Gabriela Ortiz joins Classical Californians to share the music and musicians that have shaped her artistic life.

05/06/2026
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Classical Californians: Riot Games Composers Vol 1

This week on Classical Californians, three of the composers behind the music at Riot Games: Bill Hemstapat, Alexander Temple, and J.D. Spears take the mic.

04/22/2026
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Classical Californians: Andrew von Oeyen

This week on Classical Californians, Pianist and Californian native Andrew von Oeyen.

04/08/2026