Loud classical music. The classical music — along with floodlights at either end of the station platform — are part of a pilot program that L.A. Metro operations and security, ...

Loud classical music playing overhead didn't deter this man from sleeping on his belongings at the MacArthur station in Los Angeles on March 29, 2023. Genaro Molina/LA Times/Los Angeles Times ...

The A major Piano Quartet is itself a rare treat. When a Brahms piano quartet is programmed, it’s almost invariably the G ...

At a station in Los Angeles, Metro tries loud classical music as a repellent to drive out criminals and homeless. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 63°F. Sunday, July 6th 2025 ...

A spokesperson with the L.A. Metro claimed to the Los Angeles Times that "the music is not loud" at MacArthur Park's station, saying it was being played at only 72 decibels (dB).

But while LA Metro spokesman Dave Sotero told the publication “the music is not loud”, insisting it was being played at 72 decibels – less than normal noise levels outside the station – an ...

OLMOS: Metro didn't respond to NPR's request for comment, but a spokesperson told the LA Times, quote, "the music is not loud" and plays at 72 decibels. That's about as loud as a noisy dishwasher.

Reconnect with the classics at Miami Beach’s upcoming classical music series. The series includes operas, chamber music, and ...