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Coming Soon: "Classical Americana" Season 2
What’s the defining sound of American classical music? What people, stories, sights and sounds throughout American history built our unique classical tradition, and where does it go from here? On Classical Americana, iconoclastic pianist Lara Downes drives you down the highways and byways of American music, with roadside discoveries and detours to the crossroads where musical traditions merge and transform. Tune in each Saturday 5PM-6PM.
Classical Americana
From jazz to bluegrass, from gospel to rock and roll - America has created so many kinds of music. Today we're taking a musical road trip across the country, starting with one of the most important American songs ever written.
Classical Americana 2026
Classical California’s Lara Downes celebrates America's 250 anniversary by dedicating this season of Classical Americana to a reflection on the Declaration of Independence
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
Suraj’s Next Opus
Sunday, August 31st, and Monday, September 1st will be Suraj’s final shifts on Classical California All-Night. While you’ll still hear him on Glissando, Suraj is stepping away from his weekly radio shows, because he’s recently started law school.
"I Believe" with Community Music Center
Classical California presents "I Believe" with the Community Music Center
