Peach Melba and Melba Toast: The Story of a Chef and an Opera Diva

Explore the culinary legacy of French chef Auguste Escoffier, his work at grand hotels, and his unique dishes named after opera singer Nellie Melba.

Classical Californians: Austin Wintory

This week on Classical Californians, Grammy‑nominated multi‑media composer Austin Wintory.

A Celebration of Denyce Graves

Lara Downes celebrates mezzo soprano Denyce Graves

Classical California and the LA Phil!

Classical California and the LA Phil – 2025-2026 Season

Classical Californians: Etienne Gara

This week our Classical Californian is violinist Etienne Gara, founder and Artistic Director of Delirium Musicum

Happy Birthday Wolfgang!

Celebrate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 270th birthday with Maggie Clennon Reberg's party itinerary.

Classical Californians: Nicholas Pike

Classical Californians welcomes Emmy award-winning composer and musician Nicholas Pike to share his Oscar nominated aria "Sweet Dreams of Joy" from the short documentary Viva Verdi!

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Tone Poem

He’s a tone poet—does he even know it? Franz Liszt invented the tone poem, an orchestral piece inspired by a story, picture, or idea. It’s a whole musical language. This week, learn all about musical poetry.

Screen Time - the power of musical couch co-op!

Jennifer Miller Hammel reflects on how film, TV, and game music connects generations, blending nostalgia, storytelling, and shared experiences through ‘musical couch co‑op.’

Classical Californians: Jon Batiste

This week on Classical Californians, Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste guides us through the music that shaped his artistic journey.

Notes from the Fires: One year after the fires, all we know for sure is what we already knew: people and music are good.

Notes from the Fires, host John Rabe reflects on the year following the Palisades Fire.

Albums of the Year | 2025

Top albums of 2025 according to the music programmers at Classical California.