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Your Playlist for Hangin’ in the Hammock
Explore Rik Malone's recommended playlist for a perfect California summer experience. From relaxing hammock tunes to music that transports you to distant places, enjoy your summer with these iconic pieces.
A Playlist for Lounging by the Pool
Explore Brian Lauritzen's poolside playlist featuring classical pieces like Ravel's Jeux d’eau, Strauss's Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, and more, perfect for a sunny, relaxing day by the pool.
A River Runs Through This Music
Explore the stories behind classical compositions inspired by rivers, from Smetana's The Moldau to Beglarian's BRIM: The River Project, and their transformative power.
A Closer Look at Music Inspired by Rain
Explore music inspired by rain, from Chopin's Raindrop Prelude to Ryuichi Sakamoto's Oscar-winning Rain. Discover how various instruments, including piano and cello, evoke rainfall.
Your Playlist for a Summer Kayak Paddle
Explore California's summer with KUSC's music recommendations for kayaking adventures. From L. Peter Deutch's Ocean Air to Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, enjoy the journey!
Rainy Classics…
Explore how composers like Chopin, Debussy, and Beethoven have used music to depict rain and storms, from light drizzles to thunderous downpours.
Using Waterfalls and Lakes to Teach Musical Dynamics…
The Friction Quartet used water metaphors to teach musical concepts to students at Cleveland Elementary School in Oakland during a KDFC Playground Pop-Up Concert.
Water Music
Let’s go dip our toes into music inspired by water.
Classical Californians: Jason King | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!
This week’s Classical Californian is Jason King, Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music.
Classical Californians: Ellen Reid
Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Ellen Reid hosts this week’s Classical Californians.
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
The World’s Top 5 Classical Music Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List
Explore the rich musical history of Vienna, Salzburg, Milan, Leipzig, and London. Discover iconic venues, museums, and homes of legendary composers in these classical music cities.
Classical Californians: Dalia Stasevska
This week on Classical Californians, conductor Dalia Stasevska joins us while in Los Angeles for her LA Opera debut.
Wendy Carlos: Synth Visionary
Explore the life of Wendy Carlos, a pioneer in electronic music, known for her work with the Moog synthesizer and her groundbreaking album, Switched-On Bach.
