The Many Lives of the “The Flower Duet”

Explore the Flower Duet from Delibes' opera Lakme. Discover its use in TV, film, and creative remixes.

Five Influential Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Musicians and Composers

In recognition of AANHPI Heritage Month, Classical California celebrates the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander musicians and composers. The AANHPI umbrella includes diverse traditions, identities, and ethnicities, including East Asian, South Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and many others.

Elim Takes the Podium and a Radio Station Goes Ballistic

The Classical California team shares their excitement over the next music director of the San Francisco Symphony, Elim Chan.

The Minute That Stands Still

Jennifer Miller Hammel explains the power of Taps: it marks an ending, but it also holds space for memory, gratitude, and reflection.

Classical Californians: Thomas Kotcheff

Thomas Kotcheff is a Los Angeles–based composer and pianist and this week’s Classical Californian.