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Real Time Composing with composer William Goldstein

Q& A with acclaimed composer, pianist, and innovator: William Goldstein.

11/09/2025
Amplify Season 4

Amplify Season 4: Lara Downes Talks With Brian Stokes Mitchell

Classical California resident artist Lara Downes sits talks with actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell. She refers to Stokes, as he likes to be called, one of her heroes since the first time she saw him starring in the original production of Ragtime on Broadway in the late '90s.

05/02/2024
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Announcing Season 4 of Amplify

Amplify with Lara Downes is a video series that highlights Black creatives as they shape art and culture.

05/02/2024
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Into the Storm with Composer Inon Zur

Explore the musical journey of composer Inon Zur, from his early days in Israel to scoring for popular video games like Fallout and Dragon Age, and his latest album, Into the Storm.

10/04/2020
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Two Brothers Score Two Brothers in Pixar’s “Onward”

Pixar's latest film, Onward, features a score by brothers Mychael and Jeff Danna. The movie combines a fantasy premise with a true-to-life emotional core.

03/05/2020
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Listen to Interviews with Oscar-Nominated Film Score Composers On Demand

Explore interviews with Oscar-nominated film composers on KUSC at the Movies, including Thomas Newman, Alexandre Desplat, Randy Newman, John Williams, and Hildur Guðnadóttir.

03/05/2020
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From Online Advice Column to the Stage: Nia Vardalos Discusses “Tiny Beautiful Things”

"Tiny Beautiful Things," a stage play adapted and starred by Nia Vardalos, is previewing at the Pasadena Playhouse. The play, based on Cheryl Strayed's advice column, runs until May 5th.

03/05/2020

Video Series

Amplify Season 4
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Amplify with Lara Downes: Season 4

"Amplify with Lara Downes" eavesdrops on convivial conversations with today’s leading Black artists.

11/20/2024

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