The History of the Classical Music Scene in California

At the Edge of it All · Mar 18, 2026 · 17m

Classical music is often thought of as a traditional musical genre -- something you might see in a symphony or opera. But, as this music moved into California, musicians were looking to put their own experimental spin on its sound.

Charissa Noble, assistant professor of music and Ensemble X Director at the University of San Diego, joined the "At the Edge of it All" podcast and shared how she first became passionate about studying classical music's history in California. She also discussed how bohemian avant-garde musical networks were created in the Golden State, reshaping traditional…