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“Arcade” Stream in The New York Times!
"Jennifer Miller Hammel of Classical California introduces Arcade, a stream blending classical music and video game scores, challenging preconceptions and uniting diverse audiences."
Classical Californians: Inon Zur
Composer Inon Zur, known for his video game scores, offers a playlist of his musical favorites. Discover his inspirations from Beethoven to Stravinsky, and his latest work for Starfield.
The Classical California Ultimate Playlist Goes to the Arcade!
Explore the top video game scores of 2022, from classics like The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy to newer entries like Skyrim and Fallout 4. Discover the music that shapes your gaming experience.
A Brief Introduction to the Music of Final Fantasy
Explore the history of Final Fantasy and its iconic music by Nobuo Uematsu. Learn how the franchise's music has become a staple in orchestral concerts and game music events.
Into the Storm with Composer Inon Zur
Explore the musical journey of composer Inon Zur, from his early days in Israel to scoring for popular video games like Fallout and Dragon Age, and his latest album, Into the Storm.
Practicing Piano via Video Games
Explore your musical skills with Pianista: The Legendary Virtuoso on Nintendo Switch. Play challenging piano works, compete globally, and unlock new content as you progress.
Celebrate the Memorable Music of “Assassin’s Creed”
The Dolby Theater is hosting the Assassin’s Creed Symphony, celebrating the music of the video game series. KUSC's Jennifer Miller interviews original composer, Jesper Kyd.
Video Games
We're going to stack blocks, save the princess, and fight off an alien invasion!
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.
The World’s Top 5 Classical Music Destinations to Add to Your Bucket List
Explore the rich musical history of Vienna, Salzburg, Milan, Leipzig, and London. Discover iconic venues, museums, and homes of legendary composers in these classical music cities.
Classical Californians: Dalia Stasevska
This week on Classical Californians, conductor Dalia Stasevska joins us while in Los Angeles for her LA Opera debut.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
Classical Californians: Nicholas Pike
Emmy-Award winning and Oscar nominated composer, Nicholas Pike returns as Classical Californian for Classical California's At the Movies week.
At the Movies: Alexandre Desplat's Frankenstein Score
Composer Alexandre Desplat, speaks with Brian Lauritzen about his Oscar nominated work on 'Frankenstein'.
