All Stories by Katrina Becker
Carlisle Floyd's "Susannah"
Arizona Opera's performances of "Susannah" begin Thu., 4/19/07 at Symphony Hall. Composer Carlisle Floyd talks with KBAQ's Katrina Becker about the oppressive atmosphere of McCarthyism that influenced his opera.
Mark O'Connor's Appalachia Waltz Trio
On May 12, 2006 in Scottsdale, Mark O'Connor's Appalachia Waltz Trio revisited music he originally created with Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer. KBAQ's Katrina Becker talks with O'Connor about this latest incarnation of his original compositions.
Richard Stoltzman Interview
Clarinetist Richard Stoltzman discusses the Brahms Quintet and his other interests.
Pincus and the Pig
Katrina Becker spoke with clarinetist Glenn Dickson from the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra in April 2004, when the group performed its magical blend of classical and traditional Jewish music in Scottsdale. Dickson explained an unusual reworking of Peter and the Wolf, now called Pincus and the Pig.
Valley of the Sun
Speaking with a living composer is a rare opportunity, and it's especially exciting when the work under discussion was inspired by the metropolitan Phoenix area. In January 2004, Katrina Becker spoke with Joseph Curiale about the world premiere of Valley of the Sun.
Interview with Arnold Steinhardt of the Guarneri Quartet
KBAQ’s Katrina Becker spoke with violinist Arnold Steinhardt about the Guarneri Quartet’s return to Arizona.
Red Rocks Music Festival 2004
Although the Valley's performing arts season doesn't get into full swing until mid-september, this week's Red Rocks Music Festival brings excellent chamber music to venues throughout Arizona. KBAQ's Katrina becker reports on the upcoming performances.
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.
Inteview with Doc Severinsen
Arizona celebrated its 92nd birthday in February 2004, and Doc Severinsen celebrated his 20th year as Principal Pops Conductor with The Phoenix Symphony. Severinsen, who turned 77 in July, spoke with KBAQ's Katrina Becker about his plans for a bright future.
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