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Classical Californians: Radu Paponiu

Classical Californians: Radu Paponiu

Radu Paponiu, the Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra, joins as this week's Classical Californian.

08/27/2025
Amplify: Conductor Thomas Wilkins

Amplify: Conductor Thomas Wilkins

Lara Downes speaks with conductor Thomas Wilkins for the latest edition of "Amplify".

08/02/2024
Classical Californians: Noreen Green

Classical Californians: Noreen Green

Conductor Noreen Green is our Classical Californian this week.

05/08/2024
Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan

Classical Californians: Nicholas McGegan

Conductor Nicholas McGegan is this week's Classical Californian

03/20/2024
Classical Californians: Valérie Sainte-Agathe

Classical Californians: Valérie Sainte-Agathe

This week's Classical Californian is Valérie Sainte-Agathe

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Classical Californians: James Conlon

Classical Californians: James Conlon

This week's Classical Californian is James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera

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Open Ears: The Trailblazing Journey of Rudolph Dunbar

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.

02/12/2024

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