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Something Old, Something New
Alan Chapman shares the best of baroque to modern music.
Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan
Conductor Nicholas McGegan is this week's Classical Californian
Lara Downes Takes a Broad Look at the American Dream
Lara Downes' new CD, "America Again," explores the American dream through diverse American composers, inspired by the Charleston shootings.
Listen to Our Interview with Composer Anthony Davis, Winner of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Music
Long Beach Opera's "The Central Park Five" wins 2020 Pulitzer Prize in Music. Interviews with composer Anthony Davis and Director Andreas Mitisek discuss the opera's creation and themes.
Playing the Oldies
Explore the unique sound of period instruments in Baroque music with Trevor Pinnock and The English Concert, and compare it to modern instrument performances.
Classical Californians: Etienne Gara | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!
This week, Classical Californians welcomes back Delirium Musicum Artistic Director, Etienne Gara, for a look into the ensemble’s newest album, Cabinet of Curiosities.
Happy Birthday Wolfgang!
Celebrate Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 270th birthday with Maggie Clennon Reberg's party itinerary.
Classical Californians: Nicholas Pike
Classical Californians welcomes Emmy award-winning composer and musician Nicholas Pike to share his Oscar nominated aria "Sweet Dreams of Joy" from the short documentary Viva Verdi!
Screen Time - the power of musical couch co-op!
Jennifer Miller Hammel reflects on how film, TV, and game music connects generations, blending nostalgia, storytelling, and shared experiences through ‘musical couch co‑op.’
Classical Californians: Jon Batiste
This week on Classical Californians, Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste guides us through the music that shaped his artistic journey.
Albums of the Year | 2025
Top albums of 2025 according to the music programmers at Classical California.
