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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!
A Deep Dive into Beethoven's Beloved Symphony No. 9
Brian Lauritzen dives deep into Beethoven's timeless 9th Symphony
Classical Californians: Irene Messoloras | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!
Irene Messoloras is a member of the University of California, Irvine music faculty, the conductor of Meridian, and this week's Classical Californian.
Classical Californians: USC President Beong-Soo Kim
This week’s Classical Californian is cellist and the University of Southern California Interim President Beong-Soo Kim.
George Gershwin Captures the Sounds of Paris
Explore the inspiration and creation of George Gershwin's symphonic poem, An American in Paris, its initial reception, and its enduring popularity in music and film.
The Many Lives of the “The Flower Duet”
Explore the Flower Duet from Delibes' opera Lakme. Discover its use in TV, film, and creative remixes.
Classical Californians: Lincoln Jones
Lincoln Jones, artistic director of the American Contemporary Ballet, is this week’s Classical Californian.
