How Teresa Carreño Inspired Generations of Pianists, Composers, and Conductors Worldwide

Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin

Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.

Open Ears: Get to Know the Incredible Story of Marian Anderson

Explore the inspiring journey of Marian Anderson, a trailblazing African American singer who overcame racial barriers to perform at the White House and Metropolitan Opera.

Open Ears: Jose Moncayo

Explore the life of José Pablo Moncayo García, Mexican composer of Huapango, who championed post-revolutionary musical nationalism. Learn about his studies, career, and 40 diverse works.

Nora Holt: Free-Spirited Composer of the Harlem Renaissance

Explore the life of Nora Douglas Holt, a pioneering African-American composer, singer, and critic from the Harlem Renaissance, whose contributions to music remain largely unappreciated.

How Does One of the Most Famous Composers of the Late 1700s Just Disappear from History?

Explore the life of Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a prominent 18th-century musician, fencer, and revolutionary, whose legacy was nearly lost to history.

Open Ears: A Series of Stories About Composers, Musicians, and Conductors Who Deserve More Recognition

Explore KUSC's Open Ears series, highlighting underappreciated contributors to classical music like Marian Anderson, Calvin Simmons, Florence B. Price, and more.