Ricardo Barton

10 Scary-Good Performances of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue

Explore the Classical California Ultimate Playlist's blog series, featuring awe-inspiring performances of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor on various instruments, from organ to glass harp.

8 Composers Who Have Stars on the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame

Explore the Hollywood Walk-of-Fame through the stars of renowned film composers like Leonard Bernstein, Ennio Morricone, and Hans Zimmer.

Waltzing from the Blue Danube to Outer Space

Explore the history of Johann Strauss II's Blue Danube Waltz, from its initial reception as a choral piece to its iconic use in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Homeless ‘Subway Soprano’ Serenades Social Media

"Subway Soprano" Emily Zamourka, a homeless woman in LA, gained fame after LAPD posted her opera performance. Her life is changing with crowdfunding efforts, a recording contract offer, and a concert invitation.

Compose Your Own Bach Piece with Google Doodle

Google celebrates Bach's birthday with an AI-powered Doodle. Users can create melodies, which the AI harmonizes in Bach's style, using machine learning from 306 Bach pieces.

Mister Rogers: A Friendly Neighbor to Classical Musicians

The US Postal Service is releasing a Forever Stamp featuring Mister Rogers, 50 years after his first appearance. The article also revisits his contributions to classical music on his show.