articles / Culture

Go Behind the Scenes of the First Festival of Books After 3 Years!

Over 150,000 people attended the first LA Times Festival of Books, held on the USC campus, with thousands of listeners from all across Southern California stopping by the Classical California booth to meet our hosts and staff and enjoy live music performances hosted by Classical California’s Brisa Siegel. Kids got to “Be a DJ” with Classical California’s Suraj Partha, Jennifer Miller Hammel, and Brian Lauritzen. They also got to learn the Anatomy of a Violin with Metzler Violin Shop, play interactive games, and more. Take a peek behind the scenes in the video above.

Culture USC

Written by:

The Classical Team

Published on 04.28.2022

MORE LIKE THIS

The Ukrainian Folk Tune Behind “Carol of the Bells”

12/23/2024

Celebrating the Power of Poetry!

This article celebrates National Poetry Month, exploring the magic of poetry set to music. It features works from James Joyce, Octavio Paz, Shakespeare, and more.

04/01/2023

A Discussion About the Future of Classical Music

"Classical music experts discuss the future of the genre at a San Francisco Conservatory of Music forum, exploring new partnerships and approaches for young musicians."

03/30/2023

WATCH | Go Behind the Scenes at Kid’s Discovery Day

Classical California nurtures love for classical music through interactive exhibits like KDFC Kids Discovery Day. Join the next event on December 4th at the Bowers.

11/01/2022

How Johann Sebastian Bach Defined the Sound of His Era

Explore the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach, a defining figure of the Baroque era, whose influence was revived by another composer. Subscribe for more on our YouTube channel.

07/31/2022

Celebrating 75 Years of Classical KUSC | Watch the Video Premiere

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, KUSC, a beloved classical music station in Southern California, shares a look back at its history and invites listeners to support its future.

10/25/2021