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Don’t Miss “At Home with Esa-Pekka” | Tonight 6PM PT/9PM ET
Join Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned Finnish conductor, on KUSC for a one-hour program of his favorite music. Tune in Tuesday-Friday, 6-7 PM PT.
Leila Josefowicz Plays Salonen’s Violin Concerto
Violinist Leila Josefowicz revisits Esa-Pekka Salonen's award-winning concerto, originally written for her, with the San Francisco Symphony. She reflects on its evolution and impact.
San Francisco Symphony’s Next Season…
Esa-Pekka Salonen's first season as Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony will feature collaborations with eight talented partners, exploring diverse musical influences.
Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Colburn School Train a New Generation of Conductors
Esa-Pekka Salonen to lead Negaunee Conducting Program at Colburn School, offering real-world conducting experience. First class starts this fall.
San Francisco Symphony’s Sensational Coup
Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned conductor and composer, is set to take over as music director of the San Francisco Symphony, marking a significant return to California.
Where Ideas Can Become Reality…
Esa-Pekka Salonen, former LA Philharmonic conductor, is set to lead the San Francisco Symphony from September 2020. He plans to blend tradition with innovation, including tech collaborations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Classical Kick-Off for World Cup 2026
The World Cup is nearing its final whistle, and we're bidding farewell to each departing team with music from home.
Songs of the Summer
Nine tracks that beat the summer heat, these hot selections were chosen by the music programmers at Classical California.
