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Classical California unites the legacy of KUSC and KDFC into one welcoming home with free, accessible classical music for all because we are committed to making everyday life more harmonious. 🎶

06/24/2026

At Classical California, we're proud to highlight the artists shaping the future and help pave the way for the next generation đź’›

This weekend, as part of the NEXT250 celebration marking America's 250th anniversary, Classical California Resident Artist and evening host Lara Downes will join rising young musicians from across the country including these talented artists from our neighbors at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music to explore the future of American music.

06/22/2026

Classical California is powered by listeners like you! 🫶

Today, listener-support makes everything we do possible and we're asking for your help to close a $100,000 funding gap by June 30. Your donation helps sustain the programming, artists, hosts you love, and musical experiences that enrich our community every day.

Your tax-deductible gift today can help us reach our goal and keep classical music accessible to all. However you choose to give, we're grateful for your support. Contribute today: https://hubs.li/Q04mdWH10

🎶 Let Freedom Ring this Juneteenth! Join Lara Downes for a special one-hour musical celebration honoring the emancipatio...
06/19/2026

🎶 Let Freedom Ring this Juneteenth!
Join Lara Downes for a special one-hour musical celebration honoring the emancipation of enslaved people and the enduring pursuit of freedom.

Through the music and stories of Black composers and performers past and present, this inspiring program highlights a legacy of resilience, creativity, and liberation.

Tune in tonight from 8-9PM for a moving journey through sound, spirit, and the power of freedom: https://hubs.li/Q04m21KB0

06/18/2026

Do you recognize this piece from Warner Bros. Cartoons? 🤔 (listen at the end)

06/17/2026

A listener favorite returns tonight. 🎹

“Your music will never be more or less than you are as a human being.” — Jon Batiste

Join us for a special re-air of Classical Californians featuring Jon Batiste, who shares the music that inspires him and the stories that have shaped his life and artistry.

Listen tonight at 7PM: https://hubs.li/Q04lN0Ls0

06/17/2026

Classical California connects listeners across two great music communities, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with one shared mission: making classical music accessible to all. 💛🎶

That mission didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of decades of work by people like Bill Lueth, President of Classical California, SF and VP of Marketing and Sponsorships, whose career helped shape a more welcoming future for classical radio.

As Bill begins his next chapter, we’re grateful for his vision, his leadership, and his belief that this music belongs in everyday life.

Read more about Bill’s remarkable journey in radio and stay tuned for his Classical Californian episode next Wednesday, June 24th: https://hubs.li/Q04lGb4m0


06/15/2026

🎼 Celebrating the artists and collaborations that keep California’s classical music scene vibrant, innovative, and inspiring.

In this special moment, our friends at the LA Phil celebrate composer Gabriela Ortiz and Gustavo Dudamel. Ortiz’s powerful, imaginative works are reshaping today’s classical landscape, while Dudamel’s transformative tenure as Music & Artistic Director helped make Los Angeles a global center for artistic innovation, cultural connection, and shared moments through music. ✨

Gabriela Ortiz recently joined us on Classical Californians as a guest host and Gustavo Dudamel’s historic tenure with the LA Phil is celebrated in our special broadcast series marking his final concerts as Music & Artistic Director, both available on demand now.

As California’s classical music radio network, we’re honored to share the performances, artists, and stories that connect our communities from Los Angeles and San Francisco to listeners across the state and around the world.

Listen anytime, anywhere, always free at classicalcalifornia.org ✨

06/12/2026

Proud to call Los Angeles home as the U.S. opens its World Cup journey! ⚽🎶

🇵🇾 Paraguay brings Agustín Barrios Mangoré, a master of classical guitar precision.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles brings Gustavo Dudamel's community spirit, John Williams' cinematic sound, and one of the world's great soccer stages.

Tonight, we're excited for the world to experience the energy, creativity, and ambition that make this city so special.

At Classical California, we're proud to call both Los Angeles and San Francisco home. Together, they reflect the creativity, diversity, and cultural vibrancy that define California and help share its artistic spirit with the world.

The match may be in Los Angeles, but the music can be wherever you are. Stream free anytime, anywhere at classicalcalifornia.org ✨

We were honored and proud to bring listeners across California and around the world LIVE broadcasts of Gustavo Dudamel’s...
06/11/2026

We were honored and proud to bring listeners across California and around the world LIVE broadcasts of Gustavo Dudamel’s final performances as Music & Artistic Director of the LA Phil, a milestone moment in the state's cultural history. 🎶

But as we said throughout the week: this is not goodbye.

The LA Phil’s latest announcement suggests something bigger than a traditional music director transition. Alongside incoming Music Director Daniel Harding, the orchestra is expanding a creative leadership team that includes Gustavo Dudamel, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Anna Handler, John Adams, Herbie Hancock, and future Creative Chairs focused on Latin Music and Film.

Stay connected to the artists, performances, and cultural moments shaping classical music across California. Listen free anytime, anywhere, and follow along as our hosts guide you through the state's vibrant music scene at classicalcalifornia.org ✨

06/10/2026

From Bach to new voices 🎶

At Classical California, we're drawn to artists and institutions that reflect the creativity, curiosity, and forward-thinking spirit of our state. For decades, the Ojai Music Festival has been a gathering place for artists who challenge conventions and expand our understanding of classical music.

That's why we're excited to welcome Ara Guzelimian, the festival's Artistic & Executive Director, to Classical Californians tonight at 7PM. A longtime champion of innovative artists and ideas, he'll share music by California-connected composers and performers including John Adams, Reena Esmail, and Esa-Pekka Salonen, voices helping shape the future of classical music while expanding what the art form can be.

🎙️Tune in tonight at 7PM: https://hubs.li/Q04kYvQY0

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