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A Playlist for Driving Along the Coast with the Top Down
Explore Alan Chapman's top music picks for a scenic drive, featuring works from Handel, Copland, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and Borodin. Perfect for every journey phase.
“Rake’s Progress” at Merola
Merola Opera Program's young singers present Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress. Tenor Christopher Oglesby, who's been singing for three years, plays lead role Tom Rakewell.
A Balletic Stravinsky Festival at SF Symphony
The San Francisco Symphony and Michael Tilson Thomas kick off a two-week Stravinsky Festival, featuring his iconic ballets and other works. Concerts are scheduled for the upcoming weekends.
A Hundredth Birthday for a ‘Soldier’
San Francisco Performances celebrates Stravinsky’s 100th anniversary with a jazz-infused rendition of L’Histoire du Soldat, featuring Sean Jones and Regina Carter.
Now You Can Buy Igor Stravinsky’s LA Home
Composer Igor Stravinsky's former LA home is on sale for $4 million. The 3-bedroom house, where Stravinsky lived for 20 years, last sold in 1996 for $700,000.
A DIY Spooky Film Festival for Classical Fans
Explore 10 iconic horror films known for their classical music scores, including Jaws, Psycho, and The Shining. Discover where to stream or rent these spine-chilling classics.
Bridging Traditions: Mariachi and Classical Music
The intersection of Mexican popular music and Classical traditions
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California | September 15 – October 15
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California, exploring the impact of Latin American composers on classical music. Enjoy free streams, blogs, and videos all month long.
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.