KUSC The Classical California

Streaming KUSC The Classical California live reveals a station that isn't your grandma's classical radio. Though she'd probably enjoy it too. The programming ranges from warhorses like Beethoven's Fifth to contemporary works by John Adams and Anna Thorvaldsdottir. The hosts know their stuff. They avoid the academic tone that makes some classical stations feel like a lecture. It's music for driving, for working, for living. The evening concert broadcasts are the highlight: full-length symphonies and operas without interruption. Yes, there are pledge drives, but they're less grating than most pu…