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Don’t Miss “At Home with Esa-Pekka” | Tonight 6PM PT/9PM ET
Join Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned Finnish conductor, on KUSC for a one-hour program of his favorite music. Tune in Tuesday-Friday, 6-7 PM PT.
Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Colburn School Train a New Generation of Conductors
Esa-Pekka Salonen to lead Negaunee Conducting Program at Colburn School, offering real-world conducting experience. First class starts this fall.
San Francisco Symphony’s Sensational Coup
Esa-Pekka Salonen, renowned conductor and composer, is set to take over as music director of the San Francisco Symphony, marking a significant return to California.
Notes from the Fires: One year after the fires, all we know for sure is what we already knew: people and music are good.
Notes from the Fires, host John Rabe reflects on the year following the Palisades Fire.
Music for the Whole Family
Solomon Reynolds reflects on his earliest memories of classical music and sharing the tradition with future generations.
Your Invitation to the Ultimate New Year’s Eve Party!
Maggie Clennon Reberg invites you to join Classical California's Ultimate New Year's Eve Party, featuring your top 101 selections from 2025.
Albums of the Year | 2025
Top albums of 2025 according to the music programmers at Classical California.
These Rides Really Sleigh
Brian Lauritzen gallops into the holidays with these compositions about sleigh rides.
An Ode to An Ode to Joy
Lara Downes describes why Beethoven’s music still matters after 255 years, exploring the timeless power of his “Ode to Joy” and its role in shaping history.