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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.
Playlist for the Great Outdoors
Nine tracks that go beyond walls, these Great Outdoors selections were chosen by the music programmers at Classical California.
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.
Remembering Michael Tilson Thomas
Remembering the one and only Michael Tilson Thomas
Jennifer is Not a Morning Person!
How Jennifer Miller Hammel makes her mornings work.
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.
