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Classical Californians: Radu Paponiu

This week's Classical Californian is Radu Paponiu, the Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra

Classical Californians: RZA

This week's Classical Californian is rap producer, and Wu-Tang Clan founding member, RZA

Classical Californians: Patricia Kristof Moy

This week our Classical Californian is Patricia Kristof Moy, Executive Director of Music at Kohl Mansion

Classical Californians: Iris Levine

This week our Classical Californian is Iris Levine, the founder and Artistic Director of LA-based VOX Femina.

Classical Californians: Ray Chen

This week our Classical Californian is violinist Ray Chen

Classical Californians: Kedrick Armstrong

This week our Classical Californian is the Music Director of Oakland Symphony, Kedrick Armstrong

Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Trombone

Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Concerto

A look at what a Concerto is, and its history.

Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Symphony

A definition and history of the Symphony, as it grew into what we know it as...

Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Saxophone

The Saxophone is the subject of this week's Saturday Morning CarTunes

Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Timpani (or Kettle Drum)

A look at the Timpani, or Kettle Drum, mainstay of the percussion section!

Saturday Morning CarTunes: American Instruments

A look at some instruments that were born in America, as we approach July 4