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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.
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 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.
Fanny Mendelssohn Finally Gets Her Due
Fanny Mendelssohn's lost masterpiece, misattributed to her brother for 150 years, is finally recognized as hers, shedding light on her overlooked musical talent.
Bolero, Obsession, and the Brain
"Unraveling Bolero" artist Anne Adams and composer Maurice Ravel's shared experience with progressive aphasia is explored at a San Francisco symposium on arts and brain science.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California | September 15 – October 15
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Classical California, exploring the impact of Latin American composers on classical music. Enjoy free streams, blogs, and videos all month long.