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A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
With Fall Upon Us, Discover the Poetry in Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”
Explore Vivaldi's Four Seasons concertos, each inspired by a sonnet possibly penned by Vivaldi himself. Discover how each sonnet perfectly fits the music's rhythm.
Classical California Hits the Books: A Back-to-School Playlist
Music for brainpower, studying, and all things school.
An Autumn Playlist In Case You’re Not Ready For Christmas Music Yet
This article discusses the author's frustration with the early arrival of Christmas, their love for Thanksgiving, and their disdain for the overuse of pumpkin spice. They also share an autumn playlist.
Emotions
Music helps us express our emotions, share our deepest secrets, feel the lows and highs of life. Sometimes at the same time, even.
Back To School
It’s getting a bit cooler, the leaves of the trees are changing, people are back to school…
Back to School
We're zooming into one of the most fun parts of school: the arts classes. Visual art, theater, music, and dance!
Classical Californians: Gabriela Ortiz
Six-time Grammy–winning composer Gabriela Ortiz joins Classical Californians to share the music and musicians that have shaped her artistic life.
Five Influential Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Musicians and Composers
In recognition of AANHPI Heritage Month, Classical California celebrates the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander musicians and composers. The AANHPI umbrella includes diverse traditions, identities, and ethnicities, including East Asian, South Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and many others.
A Hometown Tribute to Michael Tilson Thomas
This article celebrates the career of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, highlighting his 25-year tenure with the San Francisco Symphony, his early years in LA, and his contributions to classical music.
Classical Californians: Riot Games Composers Vol 1
This week on Classical Californians, three of the composers behind the music at Riot Games: Bill Hemstapat, Alexander Temple, and J.D. Spears take the mic.
Classical Californians: Andrew von Oeyen
This week on Classical Californians, Pianist and Californian native Andrew von Oeyen.
Celebrating Gustavo!
Classical California's Brian Lauritzen reflects on Gustavo Dudamel's career at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
