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Classical California’s KUSC Is America’s Most-Listened-To Public Radio Station
Classical California’s KUSC Is America’s Most-Listened-To Public Radio Station. See how Classical California’s unified schedule connects Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the state.
Patrice Michaels and the Musical Legacy of the Notorious RBG
"Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and work are celebrated in a Skirball Museum exhibit and a concert by Patrice Michaels, featuring songs from her album 'Notorious RBG in Song'."
Beethoven’s Quartet of ‘Thanksgiving’
Beethoven's String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132, features a movement expressing gratitude for recovery from illness. It alternates between prayerful chorales and lively sections, reflecting his mortality.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
The Mystery Behind Scriabin’s Mystic Chord
Explore the life of Russian composer Alexander Scriabin, his obsession with the occult, and his creation of the "mystic chord" used in his compositions.
Elgar’s “Enigma Variations”
Explore the intriguing history of Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations, composed in 1898-99. Discover how this piece, inspired by Elgar's friends and personal experiences, established his fame.
Something Old, Something New
Alan Chapman shares the best of baroque to modern music.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
