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Classical Californians: Steven Schick | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!

This week on Classical Californians, Percussionist, conductor, educator, and contemporary music pioneer Steven Schick shares a playlist featuring works by Iannis Xenakis, Anna Thorvaldsdottir, John Luther Adams, and Olivier Messiaen.

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Classical Californians: Alexander Shelley

This week on Classical Californians, conductor and Music Director of Pacific Symphony, Alexander Shelley, shares a special recording of his parents, pianists Hilary Macnamara and Howard Shelley.

09/26/2026
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Classical Californians: Hunter Noack

This week on Classical Californians, we feature Hunter Noack, a pianist and the founder of IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild, an outdoor concert series that brings a Steinway grand piano to parks, forests, deserts, and other natural settings across the American West.

09/20/2026
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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.

09/05/2026
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Classical Californians: María Dueñas

Violinist María Dueñas is a special Classical Californian in this week's featurette.

08/29/2026
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Your Ultimate Relaxation Playlist

Explore Classical California's Summer Relaxation Playlist curated by Dianne, featuring iconic pieces from Mozart, Fauré, Beethoven, Satie, and Bach for a serene summer experience.

08/25/2026
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Classical Californians: Manfred Honeck

This week's Classical Californian is Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Manfred Honeck.

08/23/2026

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