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Classical Californians: James Conlon
This week's Classical Californian is James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera
Renée Fleming on LA Opera’s New Musical/Opera Crossover
LA Opera presents "The Light in the Piazza" starring Renée Fleming, Dove Cameron, and others. The musical explores a family vacation that takes an unexpected turn. Runs Oct 12-20.
The XYZ’s of Opera: Handel’s “Xerxes”
Explore the world of opera with the KUSC Guide, focusing on Handel's Xerxes. Learn about its history, unique characteristics, and its resurgence in popularity.
Previewing Ellen Reid’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Opera
Celebrating Ellen Reid's Pulitzer Prize win, this article revisits her opera, p r i s m. The opera, dealing with trauma and memory, premiered in LA in 2018, marking Reid's significant achievement in the arts.
Los Angeles Opera Unveils a Richly Varied 2019-2020 Season
The upcoming LA Opera season features works spanning 250 years, from Handel's Rodelinda to a modern retelling of Eurydice. Highlights include Mozart masterworks, a debut by Placido Domingo, and more.
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: Anna Handler
German-Colombian conductor and pianist Anna Handler, the newly appointed Conductor-in-Residence of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is this week's Classical Californian.
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 Californians: Dalia Stasevska
This week on Classical Californians we revisit conductor Dalia Stasevska's episode to celebrate her newest album release Ukrainian Mixtape.
