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A 17 Year-Old Composer Takes Center Stage at This Week’s Pasadena Symphony Season Opener
The Pasadena Symphony's 92nd season opens with concerts led by David Lockington, featuring works by Brahms, Bruch, and young composer Sydney Wang. Violinist Tessa Lark also performs.
A World Premiere Opera Performed by Kids Explores How Social Media Affects Our Daily Lives
Ojai Youth Opera presents "Nightingale and the Tower", a new opera exploring the impact of technology on our lives. Premieres this weekend at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl.
Live-Stream the Future of Classical Music with the Help of Luna Composition Lab
Luna Composition Lab, co-founded by Missy Mazzoli and Ellen Reid, offers mentorship to young, diverse composers. The program recently live-streamed world premieres by its 2019 fellows.
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.
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.
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.
10 More Composers With Latin American Roots You Should Know
Explore the lives and works of ten influential female composers from Latin America, spanning various genres and periods, from opera to electronic music.
10 Composers From Across Latin America We’re Celebrating This Month!
Explore the rich heritage of Hispanic music through these 10 influential composers, from Teresa Carreño to Gabriela Ortiz.
The Story Behind “Appalachian Spring,” the Ballet
Explore the history of Appalachian Spring, a ballet commissioned by Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, composed by Aaron Copland, and choreographed by Martha Graham.
