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Open Ears: Get to Know “the Dean of Black Women Composers”.
Explore the life of Undine Smith Moore, a significant 20th-century composer and teacher of spirituals, known as "the Dean of Black Women Composers".
Open Ears: Eva Jessye and the Harlem Renaissance
This article explores the life of Eva Jessye, a key figure in American music and the Harlem Renaissance, who made significant contributions to civil rights and classical music.
"I Believe" - LA Master Chorale Special with Lara Downes Monday Night
Tune in at 8pm on Monday, May 13 for a special edition of Lara's show, featuring a recent live concert performance with the Los Angeles Master Chorale
Classical Californians: Tim Keeler
The Artistic Director of Chanticleer, Tim Keeler plays a wide range of seasonally appropriate choral works this week.
Open Ears: From Steel Mills to the Silver Screen
Explore the life of Jester Hairston, a musician who made significant contributions to choral music and film, known for his work in African-American spirituals.
LA Master Chorale Celebrates 25 Years of Morten Lauridsen’s “O Magnum Mysterium”
The LA Master Chorale celebrates the 25th anniversary of Morten Lauridsen’s O Magnum Mysterium with a concert on December 15th, alongside performances of Handel’s Messiah.
Choral Music
What’s the oldest instrument?... Well, it’s the one nearly all of us are born with. The voice!
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.
Wendy Carlos: Synth Visionary
Explore the life of Wendy Carlos, a pioneer in electronic music, known for her work with the Moog synthesizer and her groundbreaking album, Switched-On Bach.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
Women Who Made (Musical) History
Celebrating Women's History Month with a look at influential women in classical music, from Hildegard Von Bingen to Dr. Lucy Jones, who broke barriers and made history.
Open Ears: Get to Know the Incredible Story of Marian Anderson
Explore the inspiring journey of Marian Anderson, a trailblazing African American singer who overcame racial barriers to perform at the White House and Metropolitan Opera.
Open Ears: The Groundbreaking, All-Too-Brief Life of Calvin Simmons
"Discover the life and legacy of Calvin Simmons, the first African American to lead a major American orchestra, whose contributions to classical music are at risk of being forgotten."
