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Lara Downes

Lara Downes is a sought-after performer, Billboard Chart-topping recording artist, producer, arts advocate, and the host of Evening Music weekdays from 8PM to midnight on KUSC and KDFC. As a pianist and radio host, she gets inspiration from rethinking classical legacies and excavating the life of classical music in America. In addition to Evening Music, she hosts specials, streams, and videos series, like Amplify, for Classical California.

Stream Classical America with Lara Downes

Explore the diverse history of composers capturing the sounds of America from our early days to today. Hosted by Lara Downes.

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Shows for Lara Downes

Evening Music with Lara DownesMonday - Friday8:00 PM - 12:00 AMAmerica's musical voices: Past to presentMonday - Sunday12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

MORE WITH Lara Downes

7 Pieces to Commemorate Juneteenth

7 Pieces to Commemorate Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with Lara Downes as she takes you on a musical journey, featuring works from renowned composers like Jessie Montgomery, Florence Price, and Scott Joplin.

06/11/2024
Amplify Season 4: Lara Downes Talks With Brian Stokes Mitchell

Amplify Season 4: Lara Downes Talks With Brian Stokes Mitchell

Classical California resident artist Lara Downes sits talks with actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell. She refers to Stokes, as he likes to be called, one of her heroes since the first time she saw him starring in the original production of Ragtime on Broadway in the late '90s.

05/02/2024
Announcing Season 4 of Amplify

Announcing Season 4 of Amplify

Amplify with Lara Downes is a video series that highlights Black creatives as they shape art and culture.

05/02/2024
6 Pieces By Black Composers Whose Inspirations and Innovations Have Helped Define Our American Sound

6 Pieces By Black Composers Whose Inspirations and Innovations Have Helped Define Our American Sound

Explore the rich history and contributions of Black composers in American music, from pioneers like Florence Price to contemporary artists like Kris Bowers and Jon Batiste.

02/20/2024

Videos related to Lara Downes

Video Series related to Lara Downes

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Amplify with Lara Downes: Season 4

"Amplify with Lara Downes" eavesdrops on convivial conversations with today’s leading Black artists.

11/20/2024