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A Diehard New Yorker’s Love Affair with LA
LA-based composer Julia Adolphe discusses her career, latest works, and her late mentor Steven Stucky. Her new orchestral score and comic opera are set to premiere soon.
Yuval Sharon on John Cage and Crafting an American Work from a European Tradition
Yuval Sharon, Artistic Director of The Industry, discusses his latest project, a production of John Cage’s Europeras 1 & 2 with the LA Phil, highlighting its challenges and delights.
A Sound Investment Weaves Into the Concert Hall
Sarah Gibson's new orchestral work, warp & weft, inspired by feminist artist Miriam Schapiro, premieres with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. The piece reflects the art of weaving.
Finding Grief and Comfort in Dale Trumbore’s “How to Go On”
LA Master Chorale performs Dale Trumbore's "How to Go On" and Maurice Duruflé's Requiem, exploring themes of grief, consolation, and human mortality through music and poetry.
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.
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.
A fond farewell from "Lueth in the Booth”
A fond farewell from San Francisco Classical California President, Bill Lueth.
