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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.
Open Ears: Pauline Oliveros
Explore the world of Pauline Oliveros, a pioneer in contemporary classical music known for her experimental techniques and the concept of "Deep Listening."
Classical Californians: Sonia Marie De León de Vega
Conductor Sonia Marie De León de Vega is our guest host for Classical Californians
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.
The Real (House)wives of Classical Music: The Women Behind Bach, Schumann and Mahler
The wives of J.S. Bach, Robert Schumann, and Gustav Mahler were talented musicians, long unacknowledged.
Deep Dive: The Life and Legacy of Mana-Zucca
Explore the life of Mana-Zucca, a piano prodigy, composer, and actress, known for her song 'I Love Life'. Discover her journey from Poland to fame in America and Europe.
Women in Classical Music
Women have shaped and changed music for centuries, making all kinds of breakthroughs that bring us to the music we have today.
Classical Californians: Martin West
Martin West, Music Director of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, is this week's Classical Californian.
Classical Californians: Martin West | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!
This week’s Classical Californian is Martin West, Music Director of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra for the past 20 years.
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.
Classical Californians: Wu Han
This week’s Classical Californian features award-winning pianist and Co-Artistic Director of Music@Menlo, Wu Han.
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.
