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The Classical California Guide to Opera: The Essential Top 5 of Opera
Explore the world of opera with this guide, featuring 5 essential pieces from Puccini, Wagner, Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, and a bonus from Verdi. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
The “Defiant Requiem” Explores the Power of Music in the Darkest of Times
"Defiant Requiem," a concert by Murry Sidlin, commemorates Verdi’s Requiem performances by Terezin camp prisoners in the 1940s. Upcoming shows in California.
The Other Graduation March
Explore the tradition of graduation anthems, from Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance in the US to Verdi's Triumphal March in the Philippines.
Celebrating 36 Years of the Verdi Chorus
"Anne Marie Ketchum, Founding Artistic Director of Verdi Chorus, discusses the ensemble's history and current season. Catch their performances in Santa Monica on April 6 and 7."
The ABC’s of Opera: Verdi’s “Aida”
Explore the grand opera "Aida" by Giuseppe Verdi, its historical context, plot, and enduring popularity. Discover its tale of forbidden love set in Ancient Egypt.
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".
