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WATCH: SKY Concert Featuring Jake Heggie
On May 30th, 2024 our evening host and resident artist pianist Lara Downes welcomes two longtime friends and musical collaborators: the legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and San Francisco’s own legend-in-the-making Jake Heggie, considered one of the world's most popular 21st-century opera and art song composers.
"I Believe" - LA Master Chorale Special with Lara Downes Monday Night
Tune in at 8pm on Monday, May 13 for a special edition of Lara's show, featuring a recent live concert performance with the Los Angeles Master Chorale
Announcing Season 4 of Amplify
Amplify with Lara Downes is a video series that highlights Black creatives as they shape art and culture.
Amplify Season 4: Lara Downes Talks With Brian Stokes Mitchell
Classical California resident artist Lara Downes sits talks with actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell. She refers to Stokes, as he likes to be called, one of her heroes since the first time she saw him starring in the original production of Ragtime on Broadway in the late '90s.
Amplify with Lara Downes: Season 4
"Amplify with Lara Downes" eavesdrops on convivial conversations with today’s leading Black artists.
Classical KUSC at the Hollywood Bowl - Summer 2024
Join Classical KUSC at the Hollywood Bowl this Summer!
Amplify: Countertenor John Holiday
Lara Downes speaks with countertenor John Holiday for the latest edition of "Amplify"
Amplify: Singer-Songwriter Brittney Spencer
Lara Downes talks with singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer for Amplify.
Clara Schumann Returns to the Limelight
Explore the life of Clara Schumann, a leading pianist of the Romantic era, who defied norms, balanced family and career, and whose work is gaining recognition.
A Heroic Piece in Hard Times: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
Explore the history of Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, nicknamed "Emperor", composed during Napoleon's invasion of Vienna in 1809, reflecting the composer's resilience amidst chaos.
Into the Storm with Composer Inon Zur
Explore the musical journey of composer Inon Zur, from his early days in Israel to scoring for popular video games like Fallout and Dragon Age, and his latest album, Into the Storm.