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Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
Classical California Hits the Books: A Back-to-School Playlist
Music for brainpower, studying, and all things school.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason Explores the ‘Personal, Direct Emotions’ of Elgar’s Concerto
Celebrated cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason discusses his journey with Elgar's Cello Concerto, his inspirations, and his love for English folk songs and compositions from the post-WWI era.
Enigmatic Elgar…
Explore theories about the hidden theme in Elgar's Enigma Variations, the "Nimrod" variation's connection to Beethoven, and the unsolved "Dorabella Cipher".
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.
Rachmaninoff + Fast Cars
Classical California's Brian Lauritzen lives vicariously through Rachmaninoff's obsession of driving fast cars fast.
Classical Californians: Shawna Lucey
This week's Classical Californian is Shawna Lucey, an opera director and the General Director and CEO of Opera San José.
Classical Californians: María Dueñas
Violinist María Dueñas is a special Classical Californian in this week's featurette.
Your Ultimate Relaxation Playlist
Explore Classical California's Summer Relaxation Playlist curated by Dianne, featuring iconic pieces from Mozart, Fauré, Beethoven, Satie, and Bach for a serene summer experience.
