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Open Ears: The Endlessly Unfolding Story of Margaret Bonds
Explore the underappreciated life and work of Margaret Bonds, a pioneering Black composer and pianist, whose music is still being discovered 46 years after her death.
Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History in classical music all month long.
Classical Californians: Althea Waites
Classical Californian pianist Althea Waites shares her favorite performances, including works by Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Verdi.
Open Ears: The Trailblazing Journey of Rudolph Dunbar
Explore the life of Rudolph Dunbar, the first Black man to conduct the Berlin and London Philharmonics, his fight for racial equality, and his mysterious career decline.
Classical Californians: Billy Childs
Jazz pianist/Composer Billy Childs is our Classical Californian
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.
Randall Goosby and Florence Price’s Once Lost Concertos
Randall Goosby and the Philadelphia Orchestra revive nearly lost violin concertos by Florence Price in a new album, also featuring Bruch's well-known concerto.
Classical Californians: Charlie Rosen
Charlie Rosen is a composer, arranger, and this week’s Classical Californian.
Classical Californians: Martin West
Martin West, Music Director of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, is this week's Classical Californian.
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: Pauline Oliveros
Explore the world of Pauline Oliveros, a pioneer in contemporary classical music known for her experimental techniques and the concept of "Deep Listening."
Classical Californians: Sonia Marie De León de Vega
Conductor Sonia Marie De León de Vega is our guest host for Classical Californians
Classical Californians: Wu Han
This week’s Classical Californian features award-winning pianist and Co-Artistic Director of Music@Menlo, Wu Han.
