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Real Time Composing with composer William Goldstein
Q& A with acclaimed composer, pianist, and innovator: William Goldstein.
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.
Announcing Season 4 of Amplify
Amplify with Lara Downes is a video series that highlights Black creatives as they shape art and culture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amplify with Lara Downes: Season 4
"Amplify with Lara Downes" eavesdrops on convivial conversations with today’s leading Black artists.
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.
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.
Classical Californians: Laura Karpman
Film composer Laura Karpman plays music that influenced her life, from her early days as a student to her success as a composer for Marvel Studios and HBO. Tune in for her playlist and inspirations.
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.
Classical Californians: Riot Games Composers Vol 2
This week on Classical Californians, three of the composers behind the music at Riot Games: Bill Hemstapat, Alexander Temple, and J.D. Spears return!
Classical Kick-Off for World Cup 2026
The World Cup is nearing its final whistle, and we're bidding farewell to each departing team with music from home.
