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Ballet Arizona revisits Play
Three years after its world premiere, Ballet Arizona returns to the full-length ballet Play on May 14-16, choreographed by Artistic Director Ib Andersen and featuring the music of Mozart, Schubert, Britten, and Stravinsky.

Hear Katrina Becker's original story from 2007, including interviews with Andersen and dancer Joseph Cavanaugh.

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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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Hear Randy´s other audio features and all past book reviews on the KBAQ Books-of-the-Month Page.

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

"Annie Get Your Gun"
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the Hale Centre Theatre production of "Annie Get Your Gun," Irving Berlin's familiar 1948 musical that discusses the sharpshooting rivalry and love between Annie Oakley and Frank Butler when they both star in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.