All Stories by Katrina Becker
Ballet Arizona Performs Mosaik
Hear Ib Andersen, Artistic Director of Ballet Arizona, and Nancy Crowley, a featured dancer, discuss Mosaik, Andersen's first full-length ballet. KBAQ's Katrina Becker spoke with Andersen and Crowley before the work's April 2004 premiere.
Interview with Olga Kern
Olga Kern performs in recital at Scottsdale Center for the Arts on Sunday evening. The Van Cliburn Competition gold medalist talks about her program with KBAQ's Katrina Becker.
Interview with Bryan Wallick
Pianist Bryan Wallick performed at Scottsdale Center for the Arts on Apr. 2... but it was a recital with a twist: Wallick shared his ability to hear colors. KBAQ's Katrina Becker spoke with Wallick about his unusual program and his gift of synesthesia.
Doc Severinsen Bids Farewell to The Phoenix Symphony
During his final set of concerts the first weekend in April, trumpeter Doc Severinsen said goodbye to The Phoenix Symphony after 22 years as Principal Pops Conductor hear Katrina Becker's interview with this American icon.
Flying Dutchman
For Arizona Opera's upcoming performances of "The Flying Dutchman," Katrina Becker spoke with the stage director and one of the lead singers for some insights into Wagner's work.
Ballet Arizona's Balanchine Festival
George Balanchine was one of the founding fathers of American ballet choreography, and a festival of his works continues this weekend at Symphony Hall. KBAQ's Katrina Becker talks with one of Balanchine's star pupils, Ballet Arizona's Ib Andersen.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
This one-of-a-kind dance troupe visits the Valley this weekend, with a refreshingly comical look at classical ballet. KBAQs Katrina Becker has some details about the show.
Interview with Arnold Steinhardt of the Guarneri Quartet
KBAQs Katrina Becker spoke with violinist Arnold Steinhardt about the Guarneri Quartets return to Arizona.
Ballet Arizona: Play
Ballet Arizona premieres a brand new full-length ballet this weekend with live music performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Hear Katrina Becker's interview with the work's creator, Ib Andersen, and one of his dancers, Joseph Cavanaugh.
Ballet Arizona Bids Farewall to Dancer
Ballet Arizona's Balanchine Festival took place in June 2004. Hear KBAQ's Katrina Becker interview the ballet's artistic director and ballerina Yen-Li Chen-Zhang, who gave her farewell performance as part of the festival.
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