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Albums of the Year | 2025
Top albums of 2025 according to the music programmers at Classical California.
Chapman Challenge: The History of Handbells
In this Chapman Challenge, Alan explains the history of handbells, their transition from bell tower practice tools to melody instruments, and how melodies are divided among ringers in a handbell choir.
The Ukrainian Folk Tune Behind “Carol of the Bells”
These Rides Really Sleigh
Brian Lauritzen gallops into the holidays with these compositions about sleigh rides.
A Classical California Holiday Sing-a-Long Special | Saturday, December 20, 7-9PM
Saturday, December 20, 7-9PM: A Classical California Holiday Sing-a-Long Special hosted by Jennifer Miller Hammel – From your favorite carols to Handel’s Messiah, tune in and follow along with the lyrics below (as well as the score for the Handel choruses), so you can sing-a-long with the season!
Harmonious Holiday Highlights
highlights from Classical California’s Harmonious Holidays 2025
Beyond the Classics: 12 More “Sleigh Rides” For the Holidays
Explore the history of the popular holiday song 'Sleigh Ride', from its creation by Leroy Anderson in 1946 to various renditions by artists like Mozart, Delius, and Mahler.
The Holidays
A tribute to that special time of year.
A DIY Spooky Film Festival for Classical Fans
Explore 10 iconic horror films known for their classical music scores, including Jaws, Psycho, and The Shining. Discover where to stream or rent these spine-chilling classics.
A Playlist for Driving Along the Coast with the Top Down
Explore Alan Chapman's top music picks for a scenic drive, featuring works from Handel, Copland, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Borodin. Perfect for every journey phase.
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.
Go Back To School with Classical California!
Explore a unique playlist of school-inspired music spanning centuries, from Haydn's symphony to the Hogwarts Legacy game soundtrack. Perfect for back-to-school season!
