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Classical Californians: Jefferson Mays & Sam Clemmett | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!
This week on Classical Californians, Grammy‑nominated multi‑media composer Austin Wintory.
Artists Expanding the Classical Landscape
In February, enjoy this selection of remarkable composers, performers, and musical leaders as they share their favorite music with you.
Classical Californians: 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!
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.
Classical Californians
Tune in Wednesdays at 7PM as a different Californian shares a personal mix of music and the stories behind it.
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.
Open Ears: The Resurrection of Florence B. Price
Explore the life and legacy of Florence B. Price, the first African American woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra.
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.
Crossings: 6 Pieces By Black Composers Whose Inspirations and Innovations Have Helped Define Our American Sound
Explore the rich history and contributions of Black composers in American music, from pioneers like Florence Price to contemporary artists like Kris Bowers and Jon Batiste.
Beyond the Classics: 12 More “Sleigh Rides” For the Holidays
Explore the history of the popular holiday song 'Sleigh Ride', from its creation by Leroy Anderson in 1946 to various renditions by artists like Mozart, Delius, and Mahler.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
