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How Teresa Carreño Inspired Generations of Pianists, Composers, and Conductors Worldwide
Explore the life and legacy of Teresa Carreño, a Venezuelan virtuoso known as "La Valquiria" and "La Leona del piano". Discover her impact on music as a pianist, soprano, composer, and conductor.
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.
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.
Classical Californians: Garrick Ohlsson
This week's Classical Californian is concert pianist Garrick Ohlsson
Classical Californians: Althea Waites
Classical Californian pianist Althea Waites shares her favorite performances, including works by Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Verdi.
Classical Californians: Sarah Cahill
Pianist Sarah Cahill is this week's Classical Californian
The Piano
The sounds of an entire orchestra in just two hands... High and sparkling on top, low and bossy on the bottom.
Classical Californians: Vincent Womack | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!
Meet Vincent Womack, the music director at Foshay Learning Center, was also the on-screen conductor in the movie The Last Repair Shop.
Classical Californians: Lina González-Granados
Lina González-Granados, resident conductor of the Los Angeles Opera is this week's Classical Californian
Classical Californians: Jeremy Cohen
This week's Classical Californian is violinist Jeremy Cohen, founder of Quartet San Francisco
Classical Californians: Etienne Gara
This week our Classical Californian is violinist Etienne Gara, founder and Artistic Director of Delirium Musicum
Virtuosity and Nostalgia: Teresa Carreño and Chopin
Explore the life and music of Teresa Carreño, a South American composer and pianist, and her significant influence from Frédéric Chopin.
Classical Californians: Kedrick Armstrong
This week our Classical Californian is the Music Director of Oakland Symphony, Kedrick Armstrong
