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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.
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.
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know
Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
Finding Beauty in Historical Ruins
Explore how ancient ruins inspire classical music, from Felix's Scottish Symphony inspired by Holyrood Palace to Zipoli's works found in decaying South American churches.
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 Wheel of Fortune: Spring, Spirits, and Seeking Love in “Carmina Burana”
Explore the history and significance of Carl Orff's 1936 choral masterpiece, Carmina Burana, from its Latin origins to its global recognition today.
colors
What if I told you that music and colors are more connected than you think? Let’s listen to some colorful pictures!
Notes from the Fires: Music We’re Thankful For
Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe shares music he's thankful for.
Something Old, Something New
Alan Chapman shares the best of baroque to modern music.
Classical California and the LA Phil!
Classical California and the LA Phil – 2025-2026 Season
Real Time Composing with composer William Goldstein
Q& A with acclaimed composer, pianist, and innovator: William Goldstein.
Notes from the Fires: Did the Fires Torch Family Dynamics?
Notes from the Fires host, John Rabe talked with Starr Parodi, her husband Jeff Eden Fair, and their daughter Isolde.
Memories
Dianne Nicolini shares her memories as two radio stations form Classical California.