Great Escape

The World’s Top 5 Classical Music Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List

Explore the rich musical history of Vienna, Salzburg, Milan, Leipzig, and London. Discover iconic venues, museums, and homes of legendary composers in these classical music cities.

Classical Californians: Nicholas Pike | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!

Emmy-Award winning and Oscar nominated composer, Nicholas Pike returns as Classical Californian for Classical California's At the Movies week.

At the Movies: Alexandre Desplat's Frankenstein Score

Composer Alexandre Desplat, speaks with Brian Lauritzen about his Oscar nominated work on 'Frankenstein'.

How Does One of the Most Famous Composers of the Late 1700s Just Disappear from History?

Explore the life of Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a prominent 18th-century musician, fencer, and revolutionary, whose legacy was nearly lost to history.

Crossings: 6 Pieces By Black Composers Whose Inspirations and Innovations Have Helped Define Our American Sound

Explore the rich history and contributions of Black composers in American music, from pioneers like Florence Price to contemporary artists like Kris Bowers and Jon Batiste.

Classical Californians: Jefferson Mays & Sam Clemmett

Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife) and Sam Clemmett (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) from Pasadena Playhouse’s Amadeus join us as this week's Classical Californians!