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Open Ears: Get to Know “the Dean of Black Women Composers”.
Explore the life of Undine Smith Moore, a significant 20th-century composer and teacher of spirituals, known as "the Dean of Black Women Composers".
Open Ears: Eva Jessye and the Harlem Renaissance
This article explores the life of Eva Jessye, a key figure in American music and the Harlem Renaissance, who made significant contributions to civil rights and classical music.
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.
Gay Guerilla: Julius Eastman Comes to Los Angeles
This article explores the life and work of Julius Eastman, a gay Black American composer who fused jazz and classical music. It discusses his struggle with identity, his unique compositions, and his posthumous recognition.
Open Ears: The Trailblazing Journey of Rudolph Dunbar
Explore the life of Rudolph Dunbar, the first Black man to conduct the Berlin and London Philharmonics, his fight for racial equality, and his mysterious career decline.
Nora Holt: Free-Spirited Composer of the Harlem Renaissance
Explore the life of Nora Douglas Holt, a pioneering African-American composer, singer, and critic from the Harlem Renaissance, whose contributions to music remain largely unappreciated.
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, in this Open Ears series by KUSC.
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
A celebration and appreciation of Beethoven’s 9th. Together we’ll explore the question of how this symphony changed music forever and why we still connect with it so deeply today. Following this exploration: a complete performance of Beethoven’s 9th on the exact 200th anniversary of its first performance.
Classical Californians: Nicholas Phan | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm
Acclaimed tenor Nicholas Phan shares personal vocal works on immigration and societal treatment of strangers, including pieces by Nico Muhly and Michael Tilson Thomas.
“Trio”: Three Upcoming NorCal Events We Think You’ll Enjoy Each Week
Explore upcoming events in the Bay Area this week.
Saturday Morning CarTunes: The Marimba
A look at the marimba - now a mainstay of the orchestra's percussion section, as well as a solo instrument
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Classical California's special broadcast featuring AAPI musicians and composers on May 13th, 3-5pm.
Classical Californians: Anne Akiko Meyers
Classical Californian violinist Anne Akiko Meyers shares her favorite music pieces, including concertos, film scores, and choral works. She recently released Fandango by Arturo Márquez.