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10 Scary-Good Performances of Bach’s Toccata and Fugue
Explore the Classical California Ultimate Playlist's blog series, featuring awe-inspiring performances of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor on various instruments, from organ to glass harp.
Around the World with Bach’s Cello Suites
"Yo-Yo Ma's global tour, showcasing Bach's Cello Suites, aims to unite communities through music. The tour, interrupted by Covid-19, also highlights the cultural expressions of 36 countries."
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein Finds “Pure Music” in Bach
Pianist Simone Dinnerstein discusses J.S. Bach's Inventions and Sinfonias, highlighting their role as teaching tools and their unique place in Bach's works due to their pure musical lines.
A Brief History of Composers Sneaking Their Names into Their Music
Explore the intriguing world of musical cryptograms, where composers like Bach and Shostakovich cleverly embed their names into their compositions using note sequences.
Chapman Challenge: The Mystery of Mendelssohn’s Bach Revival
This article discusses how Felix Mendelssohn revived interest in Bach's music in 1829, leading to a renewed appreciation for the Baroque period.
Compose Your Own Bach Piece with Google Doodle
Google celebrates Bach's birthday with an AI-powered Doodle. Users can create melodies, which the AI harmonizes in Bach's style, using machine learning from 306 Bach pieces.
Edgar Allan Poe Meets Johann Sebastian Bach at Long Beach Opera
Long Beach Opera presents a musical version of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat", featuring songs by David Sylvian and J.S. Bach's arias. Shows on January 19th and 20th.
Classical Californians: Josh Shaw
This week's Classical Californian is Josh Shaw
How the 1812 Overture Became Music for the Fourth of July
Explore the history of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture's popularity in 4th of July celebrations, its association with fireworks, and its original context in this insightful blog.
“Trio”: Three Upcoming SoCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events this week in Southern California...
Saturday Morning CarTunes: American Instruments
A look at some instruments that were born in America, as we approach July 4
Classical Californians: Kris Bowers
This week's Classical Californian is composer Kris Bowers
Celebrate These LGBTQ+ Composers
A brief profile of 6 LGBTQ+ composers