Arts and Culture

Classical Commentaries

Reviews and Interviews

Cliburn gold medalist Jon Nakamatsu plays a recital in Scottsdale
Pianist Jon Nakamatsu found an unusual path to the concert stage -- listen to his conversation with KBAQ's Katrina Becker, and hear more about Schumann's Papillons, a sonata by Clementi, and Nakamatsu's background.

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Classical Cuisine

Check out KBAQ's Classical Cuisine pages where on-air announcers share some of their favorite recipes from home and some favorite music to listen to while enjoying that dish! Bon Appetit!

Book of the Month

December 2009 KBAQ Book of the Month: The Symphony-A Listener's Guide by Michael Steinberg

The Symphony-A Listener's Guide, by Michael Steinberg

A great holiday gift for the serious classical music aficionado!

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Artist's Stories

June 07, 2007

Hear the interview with Joan Herlihy

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( Phoenix, AZ )

In addition to being a loyal KBAQ listener, Sun Lakes resident Joan Herlihy is also a composer. She talks about her musical inspirations with KBAQ's Tim McDonnell in this interview.

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Theater Reviews

"Avenue Q"
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the touring production of the musical "Avenue Q" that uses colorful and very honest puppets living in an outer New You\rk City borough to comment hysterically about everyday life and foibles.