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Open Ears: The Endlessly Unfolding Story of Margaret Bonds
Explore the underappreciated life and work of Margaret Bonds, a pioneering Black composer and pianist, whose music is still being discovered 46 years after her death.
Elim Takes the Podium and a Radio Station Goes Ballistic
The Classical California team shares their excitement over the next music director of the San Francisco Symphony, Elim Chan.
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.
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.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
Women Who Made (Musical) History
Celebrating Women's History Month with a look at influential women in classical music, from Hildegard Von Bingen to Dr. Lucy Jones, who broke barriers and made history.
Open Ears: Get to Know the Incredible Story of Marian Anderson
Explore the inspiring journey of Marian Anderson, a trailblazing African American singer who overcame racial barriers to perform at the White House and Metropolitan Opera.
Women in Classical Music
Women have shaped and changed music for centuries, making all kinds of breakthroughs that bring us to the music we have today.
Classical Californians: Chad Cannon
This week's Classical Californian is composer and violinist Chad Cannon. He discusses his connections to Japan, his work with Joe Hisaishi and Midori’s Music Sharing program, and the ocean-inspired music behind his multimedia project Music for the Ocean.
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.
Classical Californians: Leonard Slatkin
This week's Classical Californian is Conductor Leonard Slatkin
Classical Californians: Luna Composition Lab Alums
We’re celebrating 10 years of Luna Composition Lab with music by its amazing alumni, on this week's Classical Californian!
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.
Classical Californians: Bill Lueth
Bill Lueth is this week's Classical Californian, join him as he thanks the people that made his career so memorable.
