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A Diehard New Yorker’s Love Affair with LA
LA-based composer Julia Adolphe discusses her career, latest works, and her late mentor Steven Stucky. Her new orchestral score and comic opera are set to premiere soon.
Yuval Sharon on John Cage and Crafting an American Work from a European Tradition
Yuval Sharon, Artistic Director of The Industry, discusses his latest project, a production of John Cage’s Europeras 1 & 2 with the LA Phil, highlighting its challenges and delights.
A Sound Investment Weaves Into the Concert Hall
Sarah Gibson's new orchestral work, warp & weft, inspired by feminist artist Miriam Schapiro, premieres with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. The piece reflects the art of weaving.
Finding Grief and Comfort in Dale Trumbore’s “How to Go On”
LA Master Chorale performs Dale Trumbore's "How to Go On" and Maurice Duruflé's Requiem, exploring themes of grief, consolation, and human mortality through music and poetry.
The Sounds of Sunrise
Explore the beauty of sunrise through music with this list of compositions inspired by dawn, from Haydn's "Sunrise" Symphony to Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe".
Meet the Mozart of Spain, Sweden, and More
Explore the lives of composers dubbed as the "Mozarts" of their countries, including Joseph Martin Kraus of Sweden, Juan Arriaga of Spain, and two English contenders.
A Playlist to Celebrate All Things Fall
Explore the beauty of autumn through music with this curated list of compositions inspired by the season's warm colors, chilly weather, and melancholic mood.
Classical Music and Its Powerful Effect on the Brain
Explore the transformative impact of music on the brain with Classical California host Brisa Siegel and USC's Brain and Creativity Institute. Discover how music shapes young minds.
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.
Trippy Tales in Classical Music
Explore the connection between altered states of consciousness and music composition, featuring works by Berlioz, Hildegard of Bingen, and Schumann.
