Notes from the Fires: Earworm Alert! Her James Bond improvisations will stick with you … and her resilience will inspire you.

Notes from the Fires host John Rabe talked with the Gold Record-winning composer and keyboardist, Starr Parodi.

Classical Californians: Wu Han

This week’s Classical Californian features award-winning pianist and Co-Artistic Director of Music@Menlo, Wu Han.

Join The Harmony Fund

With federal funding rescinded, the future of Classical California depends on us, all of us. The Harmony Fund will inspire others to give and ensure that the world’s greatest music remains free, accessible, and inspiring for generations to come. Together, we can keep this cultural treasure alive.

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.

Notes from the Fires: Fabulous Freelance Flutist Larry Kaplan

Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe talks with Freelance Flutist, Larry Kaplan.

Finding Beauty in Historical Ruins

Explore how ancient ruins inspire classical music, from Felix's Scottish Symphony inspired by Holyrood Palace to Zipoli's works found in decaying South American churches.

10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!

Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.

Classical Californians: Lina González-Granados

Lina González-Granados, resident conductor of the Los Angeles Opera is this week's Classical Californian

Notes from the Fires: Sneak Preview: How the fires shaped the composition that helps kick off the LA Phil’s season

Ellen Reid, composer, chats with Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe, about her new composition "Earth Between Oceans".

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Frédéric Chopin, Pt. II

What makes Chopin sound like Chopin? This week, études, préludes, and songs! Oh, my!

Mozart Hurls Thunderbolts From Jupiter

Explore Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony, its origins, and how Bach's influence led to the masterpiece of counterpoint in its final movement.

The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet

Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.