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George Gershwin Captures the Sounds of Paris
Explore the inspiration and creation of George Gershwin's symphonic poem, An American in Paris, its initial reception, and its enduring popularity in music and film.
A Jazzy Reunion at the Peninsula Symphony
"Reunion" concert by Peninsula Symphony features jazz greats David Benoit, Taylor Eigsti, and the Brubeck brothers, revisiting a historic event from 18 years ago.
A Jazzy Season Ender for New Century Chamber Orchestra
'American Masters' season finale features the New Century Chamber Orchestra and Marcus Roberts Trio. They'll perform works by Copland, Bernstein, Gershwin, and Barber, blending notated and improvised music.
Steinway No. 129281
Cole Porter's historic Steinway piano, used to create much of the American Songbook, is being restored. Once refurbished, it will be displayed at the New York Historical Society.
Jazz vs. Classical: Insights into the Way Our Brains Work
A study reveals jazz and classical pianists use their brains differently due to the improvisation and analysis demands of their styles, likened to different teaching methods.
Jazzy Classical
The first music style born right here in America—jazz—meets classical music!
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California | September 15 – October 15
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California, exploring the impact of Latin American composers on classical music. Enjoy free streams, blogs, and videos all month long.
Rachmaninoff + Fast Cars
Classical California's Brian Lauritzen lives vicariously through Rachmaninoff's obsession of driving fast cars fast.
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.
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 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.
