Latinx Composers

How Classical, Jazz, and Mexican Musical Traditions Come Together in an Innovative New Opera

Join Classical California host and Resident Artist Lara Downes for a conversation wtih composer Paola Prestini and vocalist and composer Magos Herrera.

Bridging Traditions: Mariachi and Classical Music

The intersection of Mexican popular music and Classical traditions

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.

How Teresa Carreño Inspired Generations of Pianists, Composers, and Conductors Worldwide

Explore the life and legacy of Teresa Carreño, a Venezuelan virtuoso known as "La Valquiria" and "La Leona del piano". Discover her impact on music as a pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor.

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.