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Glitter and Be Golden: A Classical Celebration of Pride
Maggie Clennon Reberg explores the vast contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the world of classical music, from early music to the great Romantics to contemporary artists with strong ties to The Golden State.
Celebrate These LGBTQ+ Composers
A brief profile of 6 LGBTQ+ composers
A Conversation with Sara Davis Buechner
Classical California's Maggie Clennon Reberg interviews pianist Sara Davis Buechner on her musical journey, experiences as a trans woman in classical music, and love for baseball.
Celebrating Classical Music with Pride!
Celebrating Pride month, this article highlights the contributions of LGBTQ+ composers in classical music, including Handel, Tchaikovsky, Angela Morley, Billy Strayhorn, Wendy Carlos, and Rufus Wainwright.
Class of 2020 Recommends Music To Inspire You
This article explores the favorite classical music pieces of various graduating students, their personal connections to these works, and how they discovered their love for classical music.
How “Pomp and Circumstance” Became the Unofficial Soundtrack to Graduation (featuring the KUSC Virtual Choir)
Explore the history of Pomp and Circumstance, the traditional graduation march composed by Sir Edward Elgar, and its adoption in American graduation ceremonies.
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Wins Tribeca Award For Documentary
The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus won the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival for their documentary, Gay Chorus Deep South, highlighting their response to anti-LGBTQ laws.
The Music of Polynesia
Solomon Reynolds creates a playlist to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in May.
Celebrating Gustavo!
Classical California's Brian Lauritzen reflects on Gustavo Dudamel's career at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Celebrating Florence Price
Classical California’s Lara Downes celebrates Florence Price's Birthday.
Classical California and the LA Phil!
Classical California and the LA Phil – 2025-2026 Season
Lullabies for Logan
New grandparent and Classical California host, Dianne Nicolini, curates a list of lullabies for her grandchild, Logan.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
