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A New Chapter for Rich Capparela

A New Chapter for Rich Capparela

Rich Capparela has been a witty friend and a thoughtful guide to generations of classical radio listeners in Southern California.

10/29/2025
Welcome to Classical California!

Welcome to Classical California!

Sister stations KUSC in Los Angeles and KDFC in San Francisco have joined forces as one dynamic team, now known simply as Classical California.

10/27/2025
An Update on Classical California

An Update on Classical California

These are dynamic and challenging times for public radio. Like many of our counterparts across the nation, Classical California has had to take the difficult but necessary step to reduce our workforce in order to ensure our ability to continue providing access to world-class classical music.  

08/28/2025
“Arcade” Stream in The New York Times!

“Arcade” Stream in The New York Times!

"Jennifer Miller Hammel of Classical California introduces Arcade, a stream blending classical music and video game scores, challenging preconceptions and uniting diverse audiences."

11/15/2023
Congratulations to Brisa Siegel, Selected as Current’s Rising Star in Public Media!

Congratulations to Brisa Siegel, Selected as Current’s Rising Star in Public Media!

Classical California KUSC Host, Brisa Siegel, has been recognized as a Rising Star in Public Media by Current. She's praised for her charisma, empathy, and conscientiousness.

08/04/2023
Watch Our Most Recent SKY Concert!

Watch Our Most Recent SKY Concert!

Lara Downes and John McWhorter explore Scott Joplin's legacy in a sold-out SKY Concert, discussing his opera Treemonisha and American life contradictions.

05/23/2023
Highlights of our March SKY Concert

Highlights of our March SKY Concert

Classical Americana SKY Concert Series featured artists Lara Downes and Amaryn Olmeda at KDFC, San Francisco. They performed works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, and Margaret Bonds.

04/13/2023

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