The Many Lives of the “The Flower Duet”

Explore the Flower Duet from Delibes' opera Lakme. Discover its use in TV, film, and creative remixes.

Music for the Whole Family

Solomon Reynolds reflects on his earliest memories of classical music and sharing the tradition with future generations.

Your Invitation to the Ultimate New Year’s Eve Party!

Maggie Clennon Reberg invites you to join Classical California's Ultimate New Year's Eve Party, featuring your top 101 selections from 2025.

Albums of the Year | 2025

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

Chapman Challenge: The History of Handbells

In this Chapman Challenge, Alan explains the history of handbells, their transition from bell tower practice tools to melody instruments, and how melodies are divided among ringers in a handbell choir.

The Secret Story Behind Tchaikovsky’s Mysterious Celesta in “The Nutcracker”

Explore the history of the celesta, a unique instrument used in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Harry Potter's theme. Discover how it went from obscurity to symphony staple.

The Ukrainian Folk Tune Behind “Carol of the Bells”

These Rides Really Sleigh

Brian Lauritzen gallops into the holidays with these compositions about sleigh rides.

A Classical California Holiday Sing-a-Long Special | Saturday, December 20, 7-9PM

Saturday, December 20, 7-9PM: A Classical California Holiday Sing-a-Long Special hosted by Jennifer Miller Hammel – From your favorite carols to Handel’s Messiah, tune in and follow along with the lyrics below (as well as the score for the Handel choruses), so you can sing-a-long with the season!

Beyond the Classics: 12 More “Sleigh Rides” For the Holidays

Explore the history of the popular holiday song 'Sleigh Ride', from its creation by Leroy Anderson in 1946 to various renditions by artists like Mozart, Delius, and Mahler.

Harmonious Holiday Highlights

highlights from Classical California’s Harmonious Holidays 2025

Classical Californians: Irene Messoloras

Irene Messoloras is a member of the University of California, Irvine music faculty, the conductor of Meridian, and this week's Classical Californian.