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Twentieth Century Topics: Switching Gears

Alan Chapman reveals how Aaron Copland and Arvo Pärt reinvented themselves and in the process reshaped twentieth‑century music and deepened its connection with audiences worldwide.

Glissando Back-to-School Special

This school year, Classical California aims to inspire a new generation to fall in love with classical music. So you're invited to the Glissando Back-to-School Special, hosted by Suraj Partha.

Suraj’s Next Opus

Sunday, August 31st, and Monday, September 1st will be Suraj’s final shifts on Classical California All-Night. While you’ll still hear him on Glissando, Suraj is stepping away from his weekly radio shows, because he’s recently started law school. 

The American Opera About Graduating High School

Explore how Aaron Copland's 1954 opera, The Tender Land, uses a graduation ceremony as a symbol of coming of age and stepping into the unknown.

Wish Aaron Copland Happy Birthday with a Musical Quiz

Celebrating Aaron Copland's birth anniversary, this article explores his iconic American classical music works, from concert hall pieces to film scores, reflecting his unique sound.