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Glitter and Be Golden: A Classical Celebration of Pride
Maggie Clennon Reberg explores the vast contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the world of classical music, from early music to the great Romantics to contemporary artists with strong ties to The Golden State.
Celebrate These LGBTQ+ Composers
A brief profile of 6 LGBTQ+ composers
A Conversation with Sara Davis Buechner
Classical California's Maggie Clennon Reberg interviews pianist Sara Davis Buechner on her musical journey, experiences as a trans woman in classical music, and love for baseball.
Celebrating Classical Music with Pride!
Celebrating Pride month, this article highlights the contributions of LGBTQ+ composers in classical music, including Handel, Tchaikovsky, Angela Morley, Billy Strayhorn, Wendy Carlos, and Rufus Wainwright.
Class of 2020 Recommends Music To Inspire You
This article explores the favorite classical music pieces of various graduating students, their personal connections to these works, and how they discovered their love for classical music.
How “Pomp and Circumstance” Became the Unofficial Soundtrack to Graduation (featuring the KUSC Virtual Choir)
Explore the history of Pomp and Circumstance, the traditional graduation march composed by Sir Edward Elgar, and its adoption in American graduation ceremonies.
Notes from the Fires: Need a violinist? Better Call Charlie!
Violinist Charlie Bisharat chats with Notes from the Fires host John Rabe.
Classical California and the LA Phil!
Classical California and the LA Phil – 2025-2026 Season
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.
Notes from the Fires: Altadena Alto Lives in Harmony
Notes from the Fires host John Rabe continues his conversation with choral singer, Nancy Sulahian.
Music Makes Friends out of Strangers!
Maggie's reflection on how classical music fosters harmony, connection, and friendship across California, celebrating the joy of shared listening and community.
The Favorite Eats of Classical Composers
Explore the culinary preferences of famous composers like Rossini, Mozart, Hildegard, Chopin, and Satie, and how food influenced their lives and works.
