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"I Believe" with Community Music Center

Classical California presents "I Believe" with the Community Music Center

12/03/2024
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WATCH: SKY Concert Featuring Jake Heggie

On May 30th, 2024 our evening host and resident artist pianist Lara Downes welcomes two longtime friends and musical collaborators: the legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and San Francisco’s own legend-in-the-making Jake Heggie, considered one of the world's most popular 21st-century opera and art song composers.

07/22/2024

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Amplify with Lara Downes: Season 3

"Amplify with Lara Downes" eavesdrops on convivial conversations with today’s leading Black artists.

04/03/2024
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"I Believe" Music Education Concert Series

This was a day of music and sharing at the Watts Learning Center in Los Angeles. Classical California Resident Artist Lara Downes played music from composers Margaret Bonds and William Grant Still and students shared their personal credos for the future.

04/03/2024
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Classical Americana Sky Concerts

A series of concerts-with-conversation hosted and curated by Classical California Resident Artist Lara Downes performed in our amazing 11th floor concert space at the Bowes Performing Arts building.

04/03/2024

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