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Classical Californians: Austin Wintory | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!

This week on Classical Californians, Grammy‑nominated multi‑media composer Austin Wintory.

Classical Californians: Etienne Gara

This week our Classical Californian is violinist Etienne Gara, founder and Artistic Director of Delirium Musicum

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!

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: The Tone Poem

He’s a tone poet—does he even know it? Franz Liszt invented the tone poem, an orchestral piece inspired by a story, picture, or idea. It’s a whole musical language. This week, learn all about musical poetry.

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.

Classical Californians: Irene Messoloras

Irene Messoloras is a member of the University of California, Irvine music faculty, the conductor of Meridian, and this week's Classical Californian.