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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.
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.
Songs of the Summer
Nine tracks that beat the summer heat, these hot selections were chosen by the music programmers at Classical California.
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
Classical California at the HOLLYWOOD BOWL!
Join Classical California at the Hollywood Bowl this summer!
Will the next classical hit be generated by AI?
Classical California host, Dianne Nicolini, catches up on the colliding worlds of AI and classical music.
Marching To a Different Drummer This Graduation Season
Maggie Clennon Reberg selects a few unconventional march alternatives for that honorable graduation march.
A DIY Spooky Film Festival for Classical Fans
Explore 10 iconic horror films known for their classical music scores, including Jaws, Psycho, and The Shining. Discover where to stream or rent these spine-chilling classics.
A Playlist for Driving Along the Coast with the Top Down
Explore Alan Chapman's top music picks for a scenic drive, featuring works from Handel, Copland, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Borodin. Perfect for every journey phase.
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.
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.
Go Back To School with Classical California!
Explore a unique playlist of school-inspired music spanning centuries, from Haydn's symphony to the Hogwarts Legacy game soundtrack. Perfect for back-to-school season!
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.
