Lara Downes

Lara Downes is a sought-after performer, Billboard Chart-topping recording artist, producer, arts advocate, and the host of Evening Music weekdays from 8PM to midnight on KUSC and KDFC. As a pianist and radio host, she gets inspiration from rethinking classical legacies and excavating the life of classical music in America. In addition to Evening Music, she hosts specials, streams, and videos series, like Amplify, for Classical California.

Stream Classical America with Lara Downes

Explore the diverse history of composers capturing the sounds of America from our early days to today. Hosted by Lara Downes.

Videos related to Lara Downes

Video Series related to Lara Downes

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Amplify with Lara Downes: Season 4

"Amplify with Lara Downes" eavesdrops on convivial conversations with today’s leading Black artists.

11/20/2024

MORE WITH Lara Downes

Let Freedom Ring: A Musical Celebration of Juneteenth with Lara Downes | Wednesday, June 19, 8PM – 12AM

Join Lara Downes in celebrating Juneteenth with a musical program featuring Black composers.

Radio

06/13/2024

7 Pieces to Commemorate Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth with Lara Downes as she takes you on a musical journey, featuring works from renowned composers like Jessie Montgomery, Florence Price, and Scott Joplin.

Playlist

06/11/2024

Amplify Season 4: Lara Downes Talks With Brian Stokes Mitchell

Classical California resident artist Lara Downes sits talks with actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell. She refers to Stokes, as he likes to be called, one of her heroes since the first time she saw him starring in the original production of Ragtime on Broadway in the late '90s.

Video

05/02/2024

Announcing Season 4 of Amplify

Amplify with Lara Downes is a video series that highlights Black creatives as they shape art and culture.

Amplify

05/02/2024

6 Pieces By Black Composers Whose Inspirations and Innovations Have Helped Define Our American Sound

Explore the rich history and contributions of Black composers in American music, from pioneers like Florence Price to contemporary artists like Kris Bowers and Jon Batiste.

Playlist

02/20/2024

Lara Downes’s Top 10 Albums of 2022

Explore Max Barrett's top ten albums of 2022, featuring diverse music from artists like Joyce Di Donato and Inon Barnatan. Tune in to The Evening Show for samples.

Culture

12/21/2022