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Gerstein on Gershwin…
Kirill Gerstein blends classical and jazz in 'The Gershwin Moment', featuring the St. Louis Orchestra and guests. He discusses his jazz influence and careful improvisation approach.
Return of ‘Black Odyssey’ at Cal Shakes
"Black Odyssey" at Cal Shakes reinterprets Odysseus' journey. The play features Ulysses Lincoln, an African-American soldier returning home from Iraq, traversing through African-American history.
A Junkyard Opera Company Reimagines “Frankenstein”
Four Larks, an LA-based experimental theatre company, premieres a modern adaptation of Frankenstein at The Wallis in Beverly Hills. The production features multi-role performers and unique design elements.
Edgar Allan Poe Meets Johann Sebastian Bach at Long Beach Opera
Long Beach Opera presents a musical version of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat", featuring songs by David Sylvian and J.S. Bach's arias. Shows on January 19th and 20th.
The Five Ophelia Songs of Johannes Brahms
Explore the connection between Shakespeare's Ophelia and Johannes Brahms' Five Ophelia Songs. Discover how Brahms captured Ophelia's madness in his music.
Discover the Tragic Story of Dido and Aeneas Through Rare Art and an Operatic Audio Tour
Explore the tragic tale of Dido and Aeneas at the Norton Simon Museum's exhibition, featuring visual and audio versions narrated by LA Opera's James Conlon and Susan Graham.
Shakespeare
The Bard! William Shakespeare. Composers have been setting his stories to music for centuries, creating everything from delicate fairy music to passionate love themes.
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.
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 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.
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".
