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Happy Retirement to Robin Pressman
It is with both joy and a touch of sadness that we announce the retirement of Robin Pressman, who will be signed off from Classical California KDFC on July 31.
What Makes Maurice Ravel's Boléro So Captivating?
Maurice Ravel’s Boléro made #22 on this year’s Classical California Ultimate Playlist. Host Robin Pressman explains what makes this piece so popular.
Twentieth Century Topics: Young Prokofiev
Alan Chapman dives into the childhood and life of Sergei Prokofiev to uncover the artist's inspiration to his masterworks.
Songs of the Summer
Nine tracks that beat the summer heat, these hot selections were chosen by the music programmers at Classical California.
Classical Americana 2026
Classical California’s Lara Downes celebrates America's 250 anniversary by dedicating this season of Classical Americana to a reflection on the Declaration of Independence
Will the next classical hit be generated by AI?
Classical California host, Dianne Nicolini, catches up on the colliding worlds of AI and classical music.
Marching To a Different Drummer This Graduation Season
Maggie Clennon Reberg selects a few unconventional march alternatives for that honorable graduation march.
The Minute That Stands Still
Jennifer Miller Hammel explains the power of Taps: it marks an ending, but it also holds space for memory, gratitude, and reflection.
