Classical Californians: Harry Connick Jr | Tune in Wednesday at 7pm!

This week's Classical Californian is acclaimed composer, pianist, and actor Harry Connick Jr.

A Closer Look at Music Inspired by Rain

Explore music inspired by rain, from Chopin's Raindrop Prelude to Ryuichi Sakamoto's Oscar-winning Rain. Discover how various instruments, including piano and cello, evoke rainfall.

Farewell Herbert Blomstedt

Dianne Nicolini's tribute to conductor Herbert Blomstedt, former Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony

America in the Bardo

What does America sound like?

Saturday Morning Car Tunes: Death

Death can be sad and scary. But as John Dowland said, “no doubt pleasant are the tears which Music weeps, neither are tears shed always in sorrow, but sometimes in joy and gladness.” Tune in this week to hear what death can sound like: spooky, silly, and bittersweet.

Classical Californians: John Mario Di Costanzo

This week's Classical Californian is is conductor, pianist, and educator John Mario Di Costanzo, Music Director of the Temecula Valley Symphony and the Coachella Valley Symphony.

Mozart Hurls Thunderbolts From Jupiter

Explore Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony, its origins, and how Bach's influence led to the masterpiece of counterpoint in its final movement.