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Something Old, Something New
Alan Chapman shares the best of baroque to modern music.
What Makes a Christmas Concerto a Christmas Concerto?
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan explains that a Christmas concerto is a type of concerto grosso from the Baroque period, characterized by a Pastorale movement.
Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan
Conductor Nicholas McGegan is this week's Classical Californian
Lara Downes Takes a Broad Look at the American Dream
Lara Downes' new CD, "America Again," explores the American dream through diverse American composers, inspired by the Charleston shootings.
Listen to Our Interview with Composer Anthony Davis, Winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Music
Long Beach Opera's "The Central Park Five" wins 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Music. Interviews with composer Anthony Davis and Director Andreas Mitisek discuss the opera's creation and themes.
A Temple of Glory… with a Message for a King
"Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale release a modern performance of Rameau and Voltaire's opera, Le Temple de la Gloire. The opera, ordered by King Louis XV, subtly critiques the king's lifestyle."
A Baroque Journey with Daniel Hope
Daniel Hope revisits his project, AIR – A Baroque Journey, showcasing the evolution of violin playing from the Renaissance to the Baroque era at San Francisco Performances.
Deep Cuts for a Classical Summer
Explore lesser-known classical music pieces that celebrate summer, from composers like Copland, Zaimont, Delius, Mazzoli, Melartin, Prokofiev, Beach, Webern, and Still.
The Cassette Box That Shaped My Musical Life
Join Classical California host Jennifer Miller Hammel as she reminisces about the cassette tape soundtracks of family road trips and the lasting influence they had on her musical life.
A Tribute to Home
Classical California's Brian Lauritzen counts down Gustavo Dudamel's last concerts with the Los Angeles Philharmonic as his tenure as .Music and Artistic Director concludes.
Dianne’s Napa Valley Music and Wine Pairings
Classical California host, Dianne Nicolini, takes a journey through Northern California's wine country sharing musical pairings along the way.
Twentieth Century Topics: Young Prokofiev
Alan Chapman dives into the childhood and life of Sergei Prokofiev to uncover the artist's inspiration to his masterworks.
Classical Kick-Off for World Cup 2026
The World Cup is nearing its final whistle, and we're bidding farewell to each departing team with music from home.
