Great Escape

Chapman Challenge: What’s the Spookiest Instrument?

In this Chapman Challenge, Alan discusses the spookiest instruments in honor of Halloween, highlighting the eerie sounds of the theremin and the scary potential of violins.

A Perilous Playlist of the Most Macabre Music

Explore a Halloween playlist, featuring macabre music chosen by hosts and staffers. From Verdi’s Requiem to John Williams’ Jaws theme, prepare for a harrowing holiday.

Bridging Traditions: Mariachi and Classical Music

The intersection of Mexican popular music and Classical traditions

Classical Californians: Raynor Carroll

This week's Classical Californian is Percussionist Raynor Carroll

Classical California Hits the Books: A Back-to-School Playlist

Music for brainpower, studying, and all things school.

Classical Californians: Mary Kouyoumdjian

This week's Classical Californian is composer Mary Kouyoumdjian