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Classical Californians: Irene Messoloras | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!

Classical Californians: Irene Messoloras | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!

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

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Classical Californians: USC President Beong-Soo Kim

Classical Californians: USC President Beong-Soo Kim

This week’s Classical Californian is cellist and the University of Southern California Interim President Beong-Soo Kim.

12/10/2025
Classical Californians: Lincoln Jones

Classical Californians: Lincoln Jones

Lincoln Jones, artistic director of the American Contemporary Ballet, is this week’s Classical Californian.

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Classical Californians: Rodney Sauer

Classical Californians: Rodney Sauer

This week’s Classical Californian is Rodney Sauer, pianist and director of the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra.

11/12/2025
Classical Californians: Charlie Rosen

Classical Californians: Charlie Rosen

Charlie Rosen is a composer, arranger, and this week’s Classical Californian.

10/29/2025
Classical Californians: Martin West

Classical Californians: Martin West

Martin West, Music Director of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, is this week's Classical Californian.

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Classical Californians: Sonia Marie De León de Vega

Classical Californians: Sonia Marie De León de Vega

Conductor Sonia Marie De León de Vega is our guest host for Classical Californians

10/06/2025

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