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Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan
Conductor Nicholas McGegan is this week's Classical Californian
A Temple of Glory… with a Message for a King
"Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale release a modern performance of Rameau and Voltaire's opera, Le Temple de la Gloire. The opera, ordered by King Louis XV, subtly critiques the king's lifestyle."
A New Music Director for Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale
Richard Egarr is set to become the Music Director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale in 2020/21, succeeding Nicholas McGegan. Egarr plans to explore new repertoire areas and enhance audience interaction.
Nicholas McGegan to Retire from Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
World-renowned conductor Nicholas McGegan retires after 35 years with the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, transitioning to Music Director Laureate.
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Loses East Bay Home
Berkeley's First Congregational Church, a 91-year-old icon and Philharmonia Baroque's venue, suffered a severe fire causing roof collapse. The orchestra seeks new performance sites.
Rachmaninoff + Fast Cars
Classical California's Brian Lauritzen lives vicariously through Rachmaninoff's obsession of driving fast cars fast.
Classical Californians: Shawna Lucey
This week's Classical Californian is Shawna Lucey, an opera director and the General Director and CEO of Opera San José.
Classical Californians: María Dueñas
Violinist María Dueñas is a special Classical Californian in this week's featurette.
Classical Californians: Manfred Honeck
This week's Classical Californian is Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck.
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 Californians: Anna Handler
German-Colombian conductor and pianist Anna Handler, the newly appointed Conductor-in-Residence of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is this week's Classical Californian.
