Schedule
HostsWays to Give
HomePlaylistSchedule
HostsEventsOn DemandOur StoryOur TeamWays to Give Become a Sponsor
How to ListenVisit Help CenterContact Us

Find Us on Social Media:

Logo image

Find Us on Social Media:

Download Our Mobile App:

google play icon

About

HomePlaylistSchedule
HostsOn DemandOur StoryOur Team

Community

EventsWays to Give Become a SponsorPressDiversity StatementCareersAnnual EEO ReportDigital Accessibility

Help

How to ListenVisit Help CenterContact Us

©2025 Classical California

Sweepstakes RulesFCC ComplianceLocal Public FilesCPB ComplianceAnnual EEO ReportPrivacy PolicyCode of Integrity

Hosts

An Ode to An Ode to Joy

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.

12/11/2025
Finding Your Voice: The Joy and Connection of Singing

Finding Your Voice: The Joy and Connection of Singing

Family singalongs, holiday carols, karaoke nights, Jennifer Miller Hammel knows singing isn’t just fun, it’s connection, health, and pure joy.

12/09/2025
These Rides Really Sleigh

These Rides Really Sleigh

Brian Lauritzen gallops into the holidays with these compositions about sleigh rides.

12/02/2025
Music for the Whole Family

Music for the Whole Family

Solomon Reynolds reflects on his earliest memories of classical music and sharing the tradition with future generations.

11/20/2025
Something Old, Something New

Something Old, Something New

Alan Chapman shares the best of baroque to modern music.

11/13/2025
Memories

Memories

Dianne Nicolini shares her memories as two radio stations form Classical California.

11/06/2025
No Terrible Twos for Classical California’s Arcade!

No Terrible Twos for Classical California’s Arcade!

Celebrate Arcade’s 2nd anniversary with Jenn — and discover how game music and classical truly play in harmony.

10/31/2025

RELATED TOPICS

CommunityJennifer Miller HammelLara DownesBrian LauritzenHolidays

MORE TO DISCOVER

Chapman Challenge: The Story Behind Handel’s “Messiah”

Chapman Challenge: The Story Behind Handel’s “Messiah”

In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses Handel's journey with oratorios, from his first encounter in Italy to his profitable English oratorios, culminating in the creation of Messiah.

12/15/2025
Notes from the Fires: Fire Victims Fight Trauma with Tradition

Notes from the Fires: Fire Victims Fight Trauma with Tradition

Pianists Natasha Marin and Maria Demina, friends for decades who play together as the DoubleSharp Piano Duo, speak with Notes from the Fires host John Rabe.

12/07/2025
Harmonious Holiday Highlights

Harmonious Holiday Highlights

highlights from Classical California’s Harmonious Holidays 2025

12/05/2025
Did our Notes from the Fires friends find something to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? Spoiler Alert: Yes.

Did our Notes from the Fires friends find something to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? Spoiler Alert: Yes.

Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe asks Christopher Still, the second trumpet for the LA Phil, “How was your Thanksgiving?”

12/02/2025
Classical California and the LA Phil!

Classical California and the LA Phil!

Classical California and the LA Phil – 2025-2026 Season

12/01/2025
A Classical California Holiday Sing-a-Long Special | Saturday, December 20, 7-9PM

A Classical California Holiday Sing-a-Long Special | Saturday, December 20, 7-9PM

Saturday, December 20, 7-9PM: A Classical California Holiday Sing-a-Long Special hosted by Jennifer Miller Hammel – From your favorite carols to Handel’s Messiah, tune in and follow along with the lyrics below (as well as the score for the Handel choruses), so you can sing-a-long with the season!

11/20/2025