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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.
LA Philharmonic is Soaring with Daniel Harding
Conductor and commercial airline pilot Daniel Harding is announced as the 12th music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Classical Californians: Gabriela Ortiz
Six-time Grammy–winning composer Gabriela Ortiz joins Classical Californians to share the music and musicians that have shaped her artistic life.
A Hometown Tribute to Michael Tilson Thomas
This article celebrates the career of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, highlighting his 25-year tenure with the San Francisco Symphony, his early years in LA, and his contributions to classical music.
Celebrating Gustavo!
Classical California's Brian Lauritzen reflects on Gustavo Dudamel's career at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Join Classical KUSC at the Walt Disney Concert Hall this Season!
Join Classical KUSC and the LA Phil this season for NINE (9) great musical performances at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world!
The Return of the LA Phil on SoCal Sunday Night!
The LA Philharmonic's new season at Walt Disney Concert Hall features Gustavo Dudamel's 14th season as director, world premieres, and a focus on diversity.
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 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.
How the 1812 Overture Became Music for the Fourth of July
Explore the history of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture's popularity in 4th of July celebrations, its association with fireworks, and its original context in this insightful blog.
Open Ears: The Endlessly Unfolding Story of Margaret Bonds
Explore the underappreciated life and work of Margaret Bonds, a pioneering Black composer and pianist, whose music is still being discovered 46 years after her death.
A fond farewell from "Lueth in the Booth”
A fond farewell from San Francisco Classical California President, Bill Lueth.
The Sounds of Sunrise
Explore the beauty of sunrise through music with this list of compositions inspired by dawn, from Haydn's "Sunrise" Symphony to Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe".
