http://kbaq.org Listen to interviews and performance previews and reviews 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/reviews/ 144 72 Listen to interviews and performance previews and reviews 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 reviews and interviews from KBAQ. No KBAQ 89.5 FM http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/creativeyouth If you are looking for some fun family theater this holiday season, add creative youth theater to your list. Creative Director Paul Stout and Communications Director Cortland Coleman tell us about their holiday production "The Grump That Tried to Dump Christmas." Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/creativeyouth If you are looking for some fun family theater this holiday season, add creative youth theater to your list. Creative Director Paul Stout and Communications Director Cortland Coleman tell us about their holiday production "The Grump That Tried to Dump Christmas." 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/reviews/2006/christmascarol KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio continues his annual review of holiday productions with Actors Theater's annual production of 'A Christmas Carol,' Charles dicken's classic tale of miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge's magical transformation after a Christmas Eve dream wakes him up to reality. It plays at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix through December 24. For tickets, call the Herberger Theater Center box office at 602-252-8497 or Ticketmaster at 480-784-4444. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/christmascarol KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio continues his annual review of holiday productions with Actors Theater's annual production of 'A Christmas Carol,' Charles dicken's classic tale of miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge's magical transformation after a Christmas Eve dream wakes him up to reality. It plays at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix through December 24. For tickets, call the Herberger Theater Center box office at 602-252-8497 or Ticketmaster at 480-784-4444. 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/reviews/2006/haimovitz Cellist Matt Haimovitz, comfortable and well known on the world's great concert stages, also enjoys bringing classical music to more intimate, casual spaces. KBAQ's Sterling Beeaff talks to Haimovitz about his performance at a downtown Phoenix gallery, The Paper Heart. Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/haimovitz Cellist Matt Haimovitz, comfortable and well known on the world's great concert stages, also enjoys bringing classical music to more intimate, casual spaces. KBAQ's Sterling Beeaff talks to Haimovitz about his performance at a downtown Phoenix gallery, The Paper Heart. 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/reviews/2006/universeofdreams In a project titled "A Universe of Dreams," Ensemble Galilei mixes early, Celtic, and original music with images from space and narration by Neal Conan, host of NPR's "Talk of the Nation." KBAQ's Katrina Becker talks to viola da gambist Carolyn Anderson Surrick and Conan; hear the story and see photos from the Hubble Telescope. Fri, 17 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/universeofdreams In a project titled "A Universe of Dreams," Ensemble Galilei mixes early, Celtic, and original music with images from space and narration by Neal Conan, host of NPR's "Talk of the Nation." KBAQ's Katrina Becker talks to viola da gambist Carolyn Anderson Surrick and Conan; hear the story and see photos from the Hubble Telescope. 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/reviews/2006/newworks06 Summer in the valley can be a hard time for theater lovers with many of the major companies busy at work on the upcoming season. There is a place for you to get your fill of theater however, at Phoenix Theaters annual New Works Festival which begins Friday. The festival features staged readings of 4 new plays and an audience question and answer period at the end of each performance. KBAQs Jon Town spoke with Dick Warren, the resident playwright of the festival about the lineup this year. Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/newworks06 Summer in the valley can be a hard time for theater lovers with many of the major companies busy at work on the upcoming season. There is a place for you to get your fill of theater however, at Phoenix Theaters annual New Works Festival which begins Friday. The festival features staged readings of 4 new plays and an audience question and answer period at the end of each performance. KBAQs Jon Town spoke with Dick Warren, the resident playwright of the festival about the lineup this year. 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/reviews/2006/azballet 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. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/azballet 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. 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/reviews/2006/redwhiteandsousa Sterling Beeaff interviews Phoenix Symphony guest conductor Keith Brion about the band concerts and the music of John Philip Sousa. Fri, 26 May 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/redwhiteandsousa Sterling Beeaff interviews Phoenix Symphony guest conductor Keith Brion about the band concerts and the music of John Philip Sousa. 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/reviews/2006/iswhatitis "Is What It Is" theater is a valley leader in alternative theatre. They open their 13th season with "The Woodsman" beginning Thursday, May 18th thru June 4th. KBAQ's Jon Town talked with Tom Laveen and Michael Peck, who stars in the leading roll about the production and some new changes for "Is What It Is" this season. Fri, 19 May 2006 01:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/iswhatitis "Is What It Is" theater is a valley leader in alternative theatre. They open their 13th season with "The Woodsman" beginning Thursday, May 18th thru June 4th. KBAQ's Jon Town talked with Tom Laveen and Michael Peck, who stars in the leading roll about the production and some new changes for "Is What It Is" this season. 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/reviews/2006/appalachia 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. Thu, 11 May 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/appalachia 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. 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/reviews/2006/curcio Chris Curcio , the resident theater critic at K-Bach, has a theater lover's dream job. He get's to see any production he wants on opening night, then get's to tell you about what he saw, and what he thought. How did he get the job? KBAQ's Jon Town spoke to Chris about what it takes to be a critic. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/curcio Chris Curcio , the resident theater critic at K-Bach, has a theater lover's dream job. He get's to see any production he wants on opening night, then get's to tell you about what he saw, and what he thought. How did he get the job? KBAQ's Jon Town spoke to Chris about what it takes to be a critic. 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/reviews/2006/roumain Jon Town speaks to Daniel Bernard Roumain about being a resident violinist at ASU and about using music to connect communities of artists of all disciplines and cultures. Thu, 13 Apr 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/roumain Jon Town speaks to Daniel Bernard Roumain about being a resident violinist at ASU and about using music to connect communities of artists of all disciplines and cultures. 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/reviews/2006/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. Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/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. 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/reviews/2006/docfarewell 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. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/docfarewell 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. 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/reviews/2006/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. Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/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. 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/reviews/2006/flyingdutchman 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. Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/flyingdutchman 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. 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/reviews/2006/keithlockhart Sterling Beeaff talks with Keith Lockhart about his work with the Utah Symphony Orchestra and about the all-Russian program performed recently at the Mesa Arts Center. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/keithlockhart Sterling Beeaff talks with Keith Lockhart about his work with the Utah Symphony Orchestra and about the all-Russian program performed recently at the Mesa Arts Center. 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/reviews/2006/eroica Katrina Becker speaks with cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio about the Eroica Trio's upcoming performance at the Desert Foothills MusicFest, featuring works by Haydn, Villa-Lobos, Cassado, and Smetana. Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/eroica Katrina Becker speaks with cellist Sara Sant'Ambrogio about the Eroica Trio's upcoming performance at the Desert Foothills MusicFest, featuring works by Haydn, Villa-Lobos, Cassado, and Smetana. 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/reviews/2006/philipglass KBAQ's Katrina Becker talks about opera, movie music, and more with iconic composer Philip Glass. Sun, 01 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/philipglass KBAQ's Katrina Becker talks about opera, movie music, and more with iconic composer Philip Glass. 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/reviews/2006/macbeth KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Arizona Opera's production of Verdi's "Macbeth", co-produced by the Seattle Opera. Sun, 01 Jan 2006 08:00:00 +0000 http://kbaq.org/arts/reviews/2006/macbeth KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews Arizona Opera's production of Verdi's "Macbeth", co-produced by the Seattle Opera. music@kbaq.org http://kbaq.org/contact/music music@kbaq.org KBAQ No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5