http://kbaq.org Hear thoughtful reads of books about art and classical music from KBAQ. KBAQ 89.5 FM is an NPR and PRI member radio station in Phoenix, Arizona; broadcasting classical music, opera, concerts, commentary, news and information on the arts. Public Radio Arts 2006 KBAQ 89.5 FM http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss KBAQ music@kbaq.org (Sterling Beeaff) webmaster@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/images/logo_144x72.jpg http://kbaq.org/arts/books/ 144 72 Hear thoughtful reads of books about art and classical music from KBAQ. KBAQ 89.5 FM is an NPR and PRI member radio station in Phoenix, Arizona; broadcasting classical music, opera, concerts, commentary, news and information on the arts. KBAQ 89.5 FM KBAQ 89.5 FM music@kbaq.org Listen to Book of the Month reviews from KBAQ. No KBAQ 89.5 FM http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/December KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "Culinary Harmony" -- favorite recipes of the world's finest classical musicians -- with 250 recipes from over 200 musicians, (complete with personal notes from the stars, bios and pictures, it's a great gift for any music-loving foodie you know. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:59:01 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/December KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "Culinary Harmony" -- favorite recipes of the world's finest classical musicians -- with 250 recipes from over 200 musicians, (complete with personal notes from the stars, bios and pictures, it's a great gift for any music-loving foodie you know. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/November KBAQ's Randy Kinkel Reviews and Recommends "Chopin--Pianist and Teacher, as seen by his students", a book that reveals Some of Chopin's thinking about piano playing and teaching. This book is edited by Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger, Translated by Naomi Shohet, Krysia Osostowicz and Roy Howat. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:59:20 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/November KBAQ's Randy Kinkel Reviews and Recommends "Chopin--Pianist and Teacher, as seen by his students", a book that reveals Some of Chopin's thinking about piano playing and teaching. This book is edited by Jean-Jacques Eigeldinger, Translated by Naomi Shohet, Krysia Osostowicz and Roy Howat. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/September KBAQ's Randy Kinkel wholeheartedly recommends "Lives of the Musicians -- Good Times, Bad Times (and what the neighbors thought)" -- By Kathleen Krull with illustrations by Kathryn Hewitt as a accessible and funny introduction to the great composers for kids ages 8-12. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:01:12 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/September KBAQ's Randy Kinkel wholeheartedly recommends "Lives of the Musicians -- Good Times, Bad Times (and what the neighbors thought)" -- By Kathleen Krull with illustrations by Kathryn Hewitt as a accessible and funny introduction to the great composers for kids ages 8-12. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/August KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "Piano" by James Barron, which takes the reader through the making of a Steinway Concert Grand Piano. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:57:52 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/August KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "Piano" by James Barron, which takes the reader through the making of a Steinway Concert Grand Piano. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/July KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "The 39 Apartments of Ludwig Van Beethoven", by Jonah Winter and Barry Blitt, a funny and beautifully-illustrated book for children age 4-9 about Beethoven and his many moves around the city of Vienna. Why did he move so often? And how did he move his five legless pianos? Some of the answers, some speculation, and a lot of laughs, are included in this wonderful book. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:23:18 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/July KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "The 39 Apartments of Ludwig Van Beethoven", by Jonah Winter and Barry Blitt, a funny and beautifully-illustrated book for children age 4-9 about Beethoven and his many moves around the city of Vienna. Why did he move so often? And how did he move his five legless pianos? Some of the answers, some speculation, and a lot of laughs, are included in this wonderful book. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/June KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "The Toughest Show on Earth" a page-turning memoir by Joseph Volpe, who worked his way up from carpenter to head of the world's most important opera house. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:37:09 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/June KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "The Toughest Show on Earth" a page-turning memoir by Joseph Volpe, who worked his way up from carpenter to head of the world's most important opera house. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/May KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "The History of American Classical Music - MacDowell through Minimalism" by John Warthern Struble, an in-depth, panoramic and accessible look at the amazing variety of American Classical music, how it developed, and the fascinating people who composed it. Sun, 06 May 2007 19:12:37 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/May KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "The History of American Classical Music - MacDowell through Minimalism" by John Warthern Struble, an in-depth, panoramic and accessible look at the amazing variety of American Classical music, how it developed, and the fascinating people who composed it. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/April KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends a biography of film composer extraordinaire Bernard Herrman, who wrote the music to many of Hollywood's classic films, including, many of Alfred Hitchcock's films and the groundbreaking "Citizen Kane". Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:32:23 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/April KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends a biography of film composer extraordinaire Bernard Herrman, who wrote the music to many of Hollywood's classic films, including, many of Alfred Hitchcock's films and the groundbreaking "Citizen Kane". music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/March KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends a book by pianist Susan Tomes, "Beyond the Notes", a peek inside the mind and life of a working chamber musician In the late 80s, Susan Tomes kept a diary of her tours with the ground-breaking chamber group "Domus" and a later group she was in, the Florestan Trio. Exquisitely written, this memoir is gold for the classical chamber music lover, and for anyone who wants to know what the life of a musician is like. Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:09:27 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/March KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends a book by pianist Susan Tomes, "Beyond the Notes", a peek inside the mind and life of a working chamber musician In the late 80s, Susan Tomes kept a diary of her tours with the ground-breaking chamber group "Domus" and a later group she was in, the Florestan Trio. Exquisitely written, this memoir is gold for the classical chamber music lover, and for anyone who wants to know what the life of a musician is like. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/January KBAQ's Randy Kinkel reviews "Antonio Vivaldi" by Joeran Koolbergen, a slim but rewarding biography of the baroque master. Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:55:27 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2007/January KBAQ's Randy Kinkel reviews "Antonio Vivaldi" by Joeran Koolbergen, a slim but rewarding biography of the baroque master. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/December KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "Opera 101" by Fred Plotkin, A complete guide to Learning and Loving Opera. Sun, 03 Dec 2006 17:45:43 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/December KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "Opera 101" by Fred Plotkin, A complete guide to Learning and Loving Opera. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/November KBAQ's Randy Kinkel points you to "Getting the Most out of Mozart" by David Hurwitz, a book that gives insight into some of the works of one of the greatest composers of all time by discussing how and why the music is put together. Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:39:43 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/November KBAQ's Randy Kinkel points you to "Getting the Most out of Mozart" by David Hurwitz, a book that gives insight into some of the works of one of the greatest composers of all time by discussing how and why the music is put together. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/October KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "Lorenzo Da Ponte" By Sheila Hodges; the incredible life story of the poet who wrote the librettos for three of Mozart's Greatest Operas--Don Giovanni, The Marriage Of Figaro, and Cosi Fan Tutte. Sat, 07 Oct 2006 00:27:57 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/October KBAQ's Randy Kinkel recommends "Lorenzo Da Ponte" By Sheila Hodges; the incredible life story of the poet who wrote the librettos for three of Mozart's Greatest Operas--Don Giovanni, The Marriage Of Figaro, and Cosi Fan Tutte. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/September KBAQ's Randy Kinkel reviews "The World Of Music According to Starker", the memoir of one of today's finest cellists, Janos Starker. Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:27:46 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/September KBAQ's Randy Kinkel reviews "The World Of Music According to Starker", the memoir of one of today's finest cellists, Janos Starker. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/July KBAQ's Randy Kinkel reviews "Notes of a pianist" the chronicles of a New Orleans Music Legendthe diaries of 19th century American piano virtuoso Louis Moreau Gottschalk. Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:25:59 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/books/bookofmonth/2006/July KBAQ's Randy Kinkel reviews "Notes of a pianist" the chronicles of a New Orleans Music Legendthe diaries of 19th century American piano virtuoso Louis Moreau Gottschalk. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5