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Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Marimba
A look at the marimba - now a mainstay of the orchestra's percussion section, as well as a solo instrument
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Snare Drum
A look at how the Snare Drum has made it from the battlefield to the concert hall
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Timpani (or Kettle Drum)
A look at the Timpani, or Kettle Drum, mainstay of the percussion section!
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Guitar
Explore the evolution of the guitar, from its ancient origins to its modern forms, with a musical journey through Italy, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. Discover the Latin American influence on guitar music.
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Harp
Explore the rich history of the harp, its blissful sound, and its influence from French composers to DreamWorks' Ruby Gillman in Teenage Kraken (2023).
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The French Horn
Explore the captivating history of the French horn in music, from classical composers to The Beach Boys. Tune in on Saturday or revisit this page to listen again.
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Clarinet
Explore the versatility of the clarinet in this episode, as it jumps from classical to jazz, imitates animals, and showcases its unique sounds in various musical compositions.
Classical Californians: Noreen Green
Conductor Noreen Green is our Classical Californian this week.
“Trio”: Three Upcoming SoCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events this week in Southern California...
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Classical California's special broadcast featuring AAPI musicians and composers on May 13th, 3-5pm.
Classical Californians: Anne Akiko Meyers
Classical Californian violinist Anne Akiko Meyers shares her favorite music pieces, including concertos, film scores, and choral works. She recently released Fandango by Arturo Márquez.
Classical Californians: Sonia Marie De León de Vega
Conductor Sonia Marie De León de Vega is our guest host for Classical Californians
Classical Californians: Donato Cabrera
Conductor Donato Cabrera is this week's Classical Californian.
