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Open Ears: Get to Know “the Dean of Black Women Composers”.
Explore the life of Undine Smith Moore, a significant 20th-century composer and teacher of spirituals, known as "the Dean of Black Women Composers".
Open Ears: Eva Jessye and the Harlem Renaissance
This article explores the life of Eva Jessye, a key figure in American music and the Harlem Renaissance, who made significant contributions to civil rights and classical music.
"I Believe" - LA Master Chorale Special with Lara Downes Monday Night
Tune in at 8pm on Monday, May 13 for a special edition of Lara's show, featuring a recent live concert performance with the Los Angeles Master Chorale
Classical Californians: Tim Keeler
The Artistic Director of Chanticleer, Tim Keeler plays a wide range of seasonally appropriate choral works this week.
Open Ears: From Steel Mills to the Silver Screen
Explore the life of Jester Hairston, a musician who made significant contributions to choral music and film, known for his work in African-American spirituals.
LA Master Chorale Celebrates 25 Years of Morten Lauridsen’s “O Magnum Mysterium”
The LA Master Chorale celebrates the 25th anniversary of Morten Lauridsen’s O Magnum Mysterium with a concert on December 15th, alongside performances of Handel’s Messiah.
Crowd-Sourced Lessons for the Next Generation
San Francisco Choral Society celebrates its 30th anniversary with a new piece by David Lang, "Teach Your Children", inspired by search engine auto-completions and children's perspectives.
Choral Music
What’s the oldest instrument?... Well, it’s the one nearly all of us are born with. The voice!
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.
Trippy Tales in Classical Music
Explore the connection between altered states of consciousness and music composition, featuring works by Berlioz, Hildegard of Bingen, and Schumann.
Clara Schumann Returns to the Limelight
Explore the life of Clara Schumann, a leading pianist of the Romantic era, who defied norms, balanced family and career, and whose work is gaining recognition.
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know
Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California | September 15 – October 15
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California, exploring the impact of Latin American composers on classical music. Enjoy free streams, blogs, and videos all month long.
