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Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrating Black History in classical music all month long.
Coming Soon: "Classical Americana" Season 2
What’s the defining sound of American classical music? What people, stories, sights and sounds throughout American history built our unique classical tradition, and where does it go from here? On Classical Americana, iconoclastic pianist Lara Downes drives you down the highways and byways of American music, with roadside discoveries and detours to the crossroads where musical traditions merge and transform. Tune in each Saturday 5PM-6PM.
Classical Americana
From jazz to bluegrass, from gospel to rock and roll - America has created so many kinds of music. Today we're taking a musical road trip across the country, starting with one of the most important American songs ever written.
Open Ears: The Endlessly Unfolding Story of Margaret Bonds
Explore the underappreciated life and work of Margaret Bonds, a pioneering Black composer and pianist, whose music is still being discovered 46 years after her death.
Open Ears: The Resurrection of Florence B. Price
Explore the life and legacy of Florence B. Price, the first African American woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra.
Amplify: Conductor Jonathon Heyward
Lara Downes speaks with conductor Jonathon Heyward for the latest edition of "Amplify".
WATCH: SKY Concert Featuring Jake Heggie
On May 30th, 2024 our evening host and resident artist pianist Lara Downes welcomes two longtime friends and musical collaborators: the legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and San Francisco’s own legend-in-the-making Jake Heggie, considered one of the world's most popular 21st-century opera and art song composers.
Classical Californians: Kris Bowers
This week's Classical Californian is composer Kris Bowers
"I Believe" - LA Master Chorale Special with Lara Downes Monday Night
Tune in at 8pm on Monday, May 13 for a special edition of Lara's show, featuring a recent live concert performance with the Los Angeles Master Chorale
