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Playlist for the Great Outdoors
Nine tracks that go beyond walls, these Great Outdoors selections were chosen by the music programmers at Classical California.
5 Pieces Perfect For a Stroll in the Woods
Explore five classical music pieces inspired by nature's beauty, from Strauss's ode to Vienna Woods to Vaughan-Williams's celebration of pastoral harmony in The Linden Tree.
A River Runs Through This Music
Explore the stories behind classical compositions inspired by rivers, from Smetana's The Moldau to Beglarian's BRIM: The River Project, and their transformative power.
A Closer Look at Music Inspired by Rain
Explore music inspired by rain, from Chopin's Raindrop Prelude to Ryuichi Sakamoto's Oscar-winning Rain. Discover how various instruments, including piano and cello, evoke rainfall.
Two Finns and Some Birds
Explore how composers like Vivaldi, Sibelius, and Rautavaara drew inspiration from birds and nature for their music in KUSC Great Outdoors Week series.
5 Great Moments of Opera in the Great Outdoors
Explore KUSC Great Outdoors Week with blogs on composers inspired by nature. Enjoy 5 operatic pieces reflecting the beauty of the outdoors, from Handel to Massenet.
The Great Outdoors
Grab your trail mix and put your sunglasses on, we're taking a hike!
Your Playlist for Hangin’ in the Hammock
Explore Rik Malone's recommended playlist for a perfect California summer experience. From relaxing hammock tunes to music that transports you to distant places, enjoy your summer with these iconic pieces.
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.
Twentieth Century Topics: Young Prokofiev
Alan Chapman dives into the childhood and life of Sergei Prokofiev to uncover the artist's inspiration to his masterworks.
