All Stories by Sterling Beeaff
January 27, 2008 - Grammy Retrospective
This week's review continues a look back at past selections that all received Grammy Award nominations. The CDs include projects by Stile Antico, Simone Dinnerstein and the Chamber Music Society of the Lincoln Center. Although there is no audio feature this week, you can hear highlights from these great recordings LIVE during the noon hour on Sunday, January 27.
Preparing "Messiah"
Soprano Jamilyn Manning White and Tenor Kenny Miller discuss preparing Handel's famous Oratorio.
July 29, 2007 - CD of the Week
Sterling Beeaff reviews the Hilliard Ensemble's new release on the ECM label. Enjoy a fresh interpretation of the works of JS Bach by this outstanding group.
Andre Watts Plays with Phoenix Symphony
Andre Watts will join the Phoenix Symphony in playing the fifth piano
concerto by Beethoven Tuesday May fourth in Symphony Hall. The performance is a tribute to retiring Music Director Hermann Michael. KBAQ's Sterling Beeaff spoke with Watts recently about the man he's come to call friend and collaborator.
March 25, 2007 - CD of the Week
Sterling Beeaff reviews a new Titanic Records release featuring local flutist Alexander Viazovtsev and pianist Benjamin Boren. The collection is called From My Homeland. (Titanic 268)
April 1, 2001 - CD of the Week
In the spirit of April Fool's Day, Sterling Beeaff presents a fun collection of musical humor by a variety of classically trained artists.
April 8, 2007 - CD of the Week
The KBAQ CD of the Week for April 8th will not be available in this country until April 24th. However, the Phoenix Bach Choir has advance copies for sale by phone or on the web. The phone number is (602) 253-2224 and the web address is bachchoir.org.
March 11, 2007 - CD of the Week
Sterling Beeaff reviews a refreshingly different recording just out on the Naxos label. This collection features ragtime essentials set for mandolin. Naxos 557999
March 18, 2007 - CD of the Week
Sterling Beeaff reviews a new Sony Classics complilation of Brahms works recorded by Emanuel Ax. These previously recorded pieces receive a sparkling new digital to digital treatment that brings the piano to life. (Sony 45933)
String Poetic
Sterling Beeaff reviews String Poetic on the Cedille recording label.
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