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KBACH's Heart of the ArtsA Summer Piano Festival in PhoenixThe Arizona Piano Institute presents its 10th Summer Festival June 1st through the 7th at Phoenix College. Before the festival begins, the faculty of...2025-05-1809 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsSOUNDS Academy Celebrates 10 YearsThe SOUNDS Academy presents its 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert on May 16th at the Orpheum Theatre in Phoenix. The Academy’s Founder and CEO...2025-05-0412 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsPhoenix Chorale Brings "American Voices" to LifeThe Phoenix Chorale concludes its season on Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd and 4th with a program called “American Voices." The Chorale...2025-04-2510 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsCatch the "Trout" Quintet with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in PhoenixThe Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) will be in performance Saturday, March 22 at Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley. The co-...2025-03-1511 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsThe first-ever collaboration between the MusicaNova Orchestra & Phoenix ChoraleThe MusicaNova Orchestra & Phoenix Chorale team up for performances Saturday & Sunday, March 8-9 at Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley...2025-02-2611 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsComposer's Choice with Nokuthula NgwenyamaThe Phoenix Chamber Music Society presents a program curated by composer-in-residence and violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Saturday afternoon, February...2025-01-3108 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsWomen Rise with Cellist Rhonda RiderBoston-based cellist Rhonda Rider comes to Phoenix to perform at the MIM with the MusicNova Orchestra this Saturday at 6 P-M. She recently chatted...2025-01-1711 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsThe Jerusalem Quartet and pianist Inon Barnatan bring Haydn, Shostakovich & Brahms to the ValleyThe Phoenix Chamber Music Society is bringing in the Jerusalem Quartet and pianist Inon Barnatan for a performance of string quartets by Haydn and...2024-11-0613 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsDover Quartet's Camden Shaw on returning to Mozart (& Phoenix) after recent Beethoven recordingsThe Phoenix Chamber Music Society opens its 65th season by bringing in the Dover Quartet for a performance Sunday afternoon, October 27 at Camelback...2024-10-2110 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsTwo of Arizona's premiere vocal ensembles team up to perform two 20th-century choral masterpiecesThe Phoenix Chorale and Tucson's True Concord (pictured) will perform the Requiem by Maurice Durufle and Frank Martin's Mass for Double Choir Sunday...2024-10-0814 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsJanet Green on the Phoenix Chamber Music Society's 65th seasonJanet Green has been attending Phoenix Chamber Music Society concerts since she was a teenager, and is now Executive Director of the society. She...2024-09-2517 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsThe Flagstaff Piano Festival brings world-class pianists to the high desertNAU piano professor Silvan Negruțiu is the founder and Artistic Director of the Flagstaff Piano Festival. KBACH's Greg Kostraba recently chatted with...2024-06-1912 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsConductor Tito Muñoz on his Ten Years with the Phoenix SymphonyTito Muñoz just concluded his tenth and final season as Music Director of the Phoenix Symphony. KBACH's Greg Kostraba recently caught up with Maestro...2024-05-2112 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsViolinist Steven Moeckel in a "Celebration" of chamber music at Ravenscroft HallFormer Phoenix Symphony Concertmaster Steven Moeckel will be on the final concert of the second season of Chamber @ Ravenscroft, Saturday, May 18th...2024-05-1506 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsPhoenix Boys Choir goes "Skyward" with Simply Three and a World PremiereThe Phoenix Boys Choir presents its season finale concert Friday and Saturday, May 10th and May 11th. The program, called "Skyward," will feature the...2024-05-0312 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsPianist Michael Stephen Brown on life, music and Mozart's Piano Concerto #10 for two pianosPianists Michael Stephen Brown and Adam Golka join Maestro Tito Muñoz and the Phoenix Symphony for performances of the Piano Concerto #10 (for two...2024-04-1908 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsGuitarist Jason Vieaux brings his castanets to PhoenixGuitarist Jason Vieaux will join the Escher Quartet for a performance at Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Friday, April 12th. The program...2024-04-1006 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsBassoonist Kristilyn Woods brings a touch of the 'Vegas Elvis' to the MIMThe MusicaNova Orchestra presents "Dead Elvis and Other Gems" Sunday, March 24 at the Musical Instrument Museum. The program includes works by Joseph...2024-03-2111 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsTakacs Quartet presents a Phoenix premiereThe Takács Quartet comes to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts for a performance of Flow, a new work by Phoenix composer Nokuthula...2024-03-1613 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsComposer Christopher Tin & The Lost BirdsThe Phoenix Chorale presents two contrasting yet complementary works for voices and orchestra Saturday & Sunday, March 9 & 10 in Scottsdale:...2024-03-0510 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsClarinetist David Shifrin & the Phoenix Chamber Music FestivalThe Phoenix Chamber Music Society (PCMS) presents its 15th annual festival from March 2-8 at various locations throughout the Valley. KBACH's Greg...2024-02-2910 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsArizona Bach Festival's "Festival 15"The Arizona Bach Festival presents its 15th annual festival from February 25 through March 17. KBACH's Greg Kostraba chatted with the chairman of the...2024-02-2312 minKBACH's Heart of the Arts"Awakening" with the Isidore QuartetThe Phoenix Chamber Music Society presents the Isidore Quartet in concert at Central United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Saturday, February 10 at 7:...2024-02-0614 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsPianist Jeffrey Siegel presents "A French Feast"Jeffrey Siegel (pictured) continues his Keyboard Conversations series at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, February 6 at 7:30pm...2024-01-3108 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsMusicaNova Orchestra presents "Finished Unfinished"Conductor Warren Cohen (pictured) and the MusicaNova Orchestra present Finished Unfinished, a concert at the Musical Instrument Museum on Monday,...2024-01-1721 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsComposer David Ludwig and violinist Bella HristovaComposer David Ludwig wrote a violin concerto as a wedding present for his bride, Bella Hristova, who will be performing it January 5-7 with...2024-01-0412 min
KBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, December 2023: Owen FronskeThis month, it’s 11-year-old pianist, Owen Fronske. Owen has been studying piano for 6 years, and his favorite composer is Mozart. He attends All...2023-12-1104 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, November 2023: Ella Cabo-SavanaughThis month, it’s 11-year-old vocalist, Ella Sabo-Cavanaugh. Ella has an eclectic taste in music. She’s been studying Bridge Over Troubled Water...2023-11-0706 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsPhoenix welcomes Ilmar Gavilan of Harlem Quartet.Violinist Ilmar Gavilan, a native of Havana, Cuba, has had a remarkable performing career that has taken him all over the world, including Phoenix...2023-11-0728 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsHarpist Rita Costanzi and the Phoenix ChapterPhoenix Chapter of the American Harp Society presents Rita Costanzi, an internationally acclaimed harpist and actress that has recently...2023-11-0226 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsGerman-born violinist Steven Moeckel, Germany to Arizona and NAUA graduate of both the famous Hochschule Mozarteum in Salzburg and Indiana University in Bloomington, Steven Moeckel has served as Concertmaster of...2023-10-1833 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsDale Trumbore and Phoenix Chorale for World PremiereComposer Dale Trumbore is going to be coming to phoenix for the Oct 13-15 Phoenix Chorale concerts in which the piece she composed...2023-10-1329 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsFauré Quartett celebrates 150 Years in PhoenixKonstantin Heidrich is the cellist of the Fauré Quartett, which formed in 1995 and still has all four of its original members. Heidrich talks about...2023-10-1215 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, October 2023: David LiThis month, we’re so happy to recognize 12-year-old pianist, David Li. He’s been studying piano for nearly 7 years and attends Legacy Traditional...2023-10-0606 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsMill Avenue Chamber Players from Red Rocks to MexicoRose French is the founder and French Horn player of the Arizona ensemble, Mill Avenue Chamber Players. They will be highlighting chamber music from...2023-10-0226 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsRachel Barton Pine's new album with Tito Munoz, and friends!Violinist, Rachel Barton Pine released her new album Dependent Arising on Cedille Records this August 11th and is joined by the composer to talk...2023-09-3032 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsOracle Piano Society's 11th Year, with Aldo Lopez-GavilanInternationally renowned Cuban pianist and composer, Aldo Lopez-Gavilan is opening their Signiture Artist Series on October 1st at 3pm. We sat...2023-09-2637 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, September 2023: Liam TuckerThis month, it’s 12-year-old pianist, Liam Tucker in the spotlight. He’s been studying piano for 7 years, choir for 6 six years, guitar for 5...2023-09-1610 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsCirque Du Soleil composer Roger HewettRoger Hewett is an award-winning English composer of film and most recently, Cirque Du Soleil's Corteo. This conversation is all about his...2023-09-0922 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsLocal Composer and ASU Professor celebrates 70 with Red Rock Music FestivalComposer and pianist Daniel Asia has been an active member in the classical music scene here in the valley and all over the world as a...2023-08-3122 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsFrom the Valley to NYC with baritone, Jacob Souillere.Jacob Soulliere, baritone, is an award-winning young opera singer with goals to be a full-time performer at the Metropolitan Opera. Jacob...2023-08-1824 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, August 2023: Jayden YoneyamaThis month we are honoring 12-year-old violinist Jayden Yoneyama. He's been studying violin for 8 years and performs with the Phoenix Youth...2023-08-1205 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsWildflowers from Yolanda KondanassisOne of the world's premiere solo harpists, Yolanda Kondonassis is with us to talk about her brand new album, "Wildflower" - a...2023-06-0731 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsASMTA Presents Indigenous Navajo Composer, Connor CheeConnor Chee is a Navajo pianist and composer who is known for blending classical music with his Native American traditions. His music is...2023-05-1914 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsASMTA presents Indigenous Composer, Dr. Pat CarrabreDr. Pat Carrabre had an interesting upbringing in Canada. On today's episode we learn exactly how he's inviting his native culture of the Metis...2023-05-1728 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, May 2023: Katherine JivcuThis month we are honoring 11-year-old violinist Katherine Jivcu. She's been studying violin for 8 years and performs with the Metropolitan...2023-05-1206 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsPhoenix Boys Choir Celebrates 75 Years!We have a special episode today, as we bring back the Artistic Director of the Phoenix Boys Choir, Herbert Washington, along with one of its members...2023-05-0920 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsScott Yoo presents Season 4 of Now Hear ThisIn collaboration with the fourth season of PBS's Now Hear This series, renowned conductor, violinist and host of the show, Scott Yoo sat down to talk...2023-04-2529 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsJonathan Cohen brings Baroque Connections with Les Violons Du RoyOur guest today is the Artistic Director of the French-Canadian ensemble, Les Violons Du Roy. A group, which has a core membership of 15,...2023-04-2119 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, April 2023: Benny TaylorThis month, it’s 12-year-old violinist, Benny Taylor in the spotlight. He’s been playing violin for eight years and attends North Ranch Elementary....2023-04-0806 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsPortrait: A look at Harnoy and Herriott's Latest AlbumCellist Ofra Harnoy and trumpeter Mike Herriott have a fascinating story of how they and this album came together. Listen in for a conversation about...2023-03-3120 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsPianist Wu Han of Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CenterTaiwanese-American pianist Wu Han visits Phoenix again in collaboration with Phoenix Chamber Music Society for a program of Delights and Drama with...2023-03-1732 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsSpeaking to today's Zeitgeist with Sarah Kirkland Snider and Phoenix Chorale(Image courtesy Deborah Johnson)Today's episode features American composer Sarah Kirkland Snider and the Artistic Director of Phoenix Chorale,...2023-03-1430 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, March 2023: Luke WagnerThis month, we’re so happy to recognize 13-year-old pianist, Luke Wagner. Luke attends Highland Lakes and practices piano and violin daily at school...2023-03-1010 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsThe Legacy of the Phoenix Boys ChoirHerbert Washington, Phoenix Boys Choir alumni and Artistic Director and Andrea Whitsett, parent of Ben Whitsett, (current chorister) are here to...2023-03-0951 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsUncovered Vol. 3 from Catalyst Quartet's Abi FayetteViolinist Abi Fayette of Catalyst String Quartet is our guest today to talk about their brand new album, Uncovered, Vol. 3. This is the third...2023-03-0323 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsDavid Shifrin and the 14th annual Phoenix Chamber Music FestivalRenowned American clarinetist and Artistic Director David Shifrin joins us for an in depth discussion about the 14th season of the Phoenix Chamber...2023-02-2828 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsAZ Bach Festival Part 2: With soprano Josefien StoppelenburgDutch soprano, Josefien Stoppelenburg is returning this March to the Arizona Bach Festival with more than a few of your Baroque favorites!...2023-02-2323 minKBACH's Heart of the Arts2023 Arizona Bach Festival (Part 1) with Scott YoungsFounder and Artistic Director of The Arizona Bach festival, Scott Youngs has been serving Arizona with his artistic gifts for over 30 years. He...2023-02-1623 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsAcademy Award-winning composer Steven PriceToday’s episode feature a conversation with Steven Price , an Academy Award-winning composer for his groundbreaking score for Alfonso Cuarón’s...2023-02-0821 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, February 2023: Olivia SpiniThis month, we're honoring 13-year-old vocalist and pianist, Olivia Spini. She started singing in choir in 3rd grade and plays piano and electric...2023-02-0308 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsJeffrey Siegel: Keyboard Conversations and Bernstein StoriesRenowned pianist Jeffrey Siegel returns once more this season to talk about his upcoming Keyboard Conversations in Scottsdale this spring, and also...2023-01-2020 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, January 2023: Yooni Choi11-year-old violinist Yooni Choi is our honoree this month. She’s been studying violin for three years through Sounds Academy, she performs with the...2023-01-1306 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsMartin Goldsmith's Winter Journey and The Inextinguishable SymphonyMusicaNova joins NPR's Martin Goldsmith as they bring his feature film Winter Journey to Scottsdale along with a live performance of Carl Nielsen's...2023-01-1129 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsJeffrey Siegel returns with Keyboard Conversations in 2023World renowned pianist, Jeffrey Siegel returns to Scottsdale in 2023 on his tour of Keyboard Conversations.There are three chances for you to attend...2023-01-0919 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsOrpheus Chamber Orchestra with Renaud CapuconOur guest today is cellist and Artistic Coordinator for the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Jim Wilson.The world renowned ensemble bringing a brand new...2023-01-0625 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsLeif Ove Andsnes with Poetry by DvorakYou know Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes from his classic recordings of Edvard Greig and Beethoven, but his new album is bringing us music we...2022-12-0613 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsAn American Salute: In conversation with Jeffrey SiegelPianist Jeffrey Siegel will present his 44th season of Keyboard Conversations at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts during the 2022–23 Season....2022-12-0613 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsDavid Hemphill of Black Theater Troupe Brings New Langston HughesDavid Hemphill, the Executive Director from Black Theatre Troupe, has been bringing Langston Hughes' Black Nativity to Southwest audiences since...2022-12-0232 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsInna Faliks Brings New Passion to Beethoven at Red RocksUkrainian Pianist and Head of Piano at UCLA, Inna Faliks is our guest today to talk about her performance at Red Rocks Music Festival this December....2022-11-2309 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsRed Rocks Music Festival brings The Four Seasons with Shlomo MintzWorld acclaimed Solo violinist Shlomo Mintz returns to Arizona this December for the Red Rocks Music Festival. He's joined by guest artists and ASU...2022-11-2118 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsOrgan Scholar Erik Goldstrom Celebrates Cesar FranckOrgan scholar Erik Goldstrom, originally from Chicago, has performed on organs around the country and currently serves as the music director at...2022-11-2121 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, November 2022: Israel KimThis month we are honoring 13-year-old Israel Kim. He’s been playing cello and piano for almost six years now through SOUNDS Academy where he also...2022-11-1506 minKBACH's Heart of the Arts2022 Sphinx Competition WinnersThe Sphinx Competition is a national competition offering young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete under the guidance of a...2022-11-1044 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsAward-winning violinist, Rachel Barton PineAward-winning violinist, Rachel Barton Pine just celebrated the 25th anniversary of her 1997 album Violin Concertos by Black Composers through the...2022-10-2616 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsMarvin Scott of Rosie's HouseMarvin Scott is the Program and Community Engagement Director of Rosie’s House, a music academy here in Phoenix, now serving over 500 students with...2022-10-2131 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, October 2022: Vania DuttaThis month, it’s 11-year-old Vania Dutta. She has been playing piano for five years and attends school at BASIS Ahwatukee. She’s performed in many...2022-10-1303 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsArtistic Director of Phoenix Chorale, Christopher GabbitasGrammy award-winning baritone Christopher Gabbitas is our guest today. A former member of The King’s Singers, now he calls Phoenix home with his...2022-10-1227 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsHilary Hahn brings wall of sound with EclipseOur guest today is Grammy-award winning violinist Hilary Hahn. She collaborated with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony and director Andres Orozco-Estrada...2022-10-0715 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsCellist Zuill Bailey celebrates 10 years with Mesa Arts CenterCellist Zuill Bailey, the curator of the Classical Music Inside Out series is at it again. We dive into the music, the 10th season, the community and...2022-10-0632 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsNorth the MusicalOur guests today are composer and creator of the brand new musical North, Ashli St Armant and choreographer Monik Jones. This is a powerful new...2022-10-0447 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsRenée Fleming premieres Cities that Sing, Paris in IMAX TheatersWorld renowned and Grammy award-winning Soprano, Renée Fleming is our guest today. She has a brand new documentary film airing in select IMAX...2022-09-1511 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, September 2022: Afton CampbellThis month, it’s 13-year-old Afton Campbell in the spotlight. She’s been playing piano for eight years, and has been singing for four. Afton attends...2022-09-1405 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsCarolyn BroeAmerican violist, conductor, composer, educator, published author, Dr. Caroyln Broe is our guest today. She’s founded the Four Seasons Orchestra, a...2022-08-1826 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, August 2022: Evelyn HannahThis month, it’s 12-year-old pianist Evelyn Hannah in the spotlight. She’s been playing for six years and performs with her studio group. She attends...2022-08-1505 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, July 2022: Daryl YangThis month, it's 7 year-old violinist Daryl Yang in the spotlight. She's been playing violin since she was three and has quickly advanced for such a...2022-07-1503 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, June 2022: Adeline RowleyThis month, it’s 12-year-old violinist Adeline Rowley in the spotlight. She’s been playing for six years, has performed with the Metropolitan Youth...2022-06-1603 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsCEO Becky Bell Ballard on the future of Rosie's HouseToday’s guest is Becky Bell Ballard, the CEO of Rosie’s House which is now located in downtown Phoenix. It’s an amazing music academy for children,...2022-06-0830 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, May 2022: Justin KangThis month we are honoring 13-year-old pianist and cellist, Justin Kang. He’s been playing piano and cello for five years. He attends Arizona School...2022-05-1805 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsHerbert Washington continues developing Phoenix Boys Choir traditions and moreHerbert Washington is the Artistic Director of Phoenix Boys Choir. Washington discusses the importance of the ongoing mission of the Boys Choir...2022-05-0433 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsMusicaNova OrchestraMusicaNova Orchestra presents the world premiere of Anton Bruckner’s once-lost Symphony No. 4 (1878 version) research and conducted by maestro Warren...2022-04-2627 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, April 2022: Easton RiedelThis month, it’s 13-year-old pianist Easton Riedel in the spotlight. He’s been playing for six years and began playing organ at his church in 2019....2022-04-1403 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsZuill Bailey - Inside Out Season 11Grammy Award-Winning cellist, Zuill Bailey is back to talk about the upcoming season of his Classical Music Inside Out Series with Mesa Arts Center...2022-04-0723 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsDaniela GalliBrazilian actress, dancer, and musician Daniela Galli stars as Nannerl Mozart in the award-winning production, The Other Mozart coming to Scottsdale...2022-03-3116 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsChris BottiGrammy Award-Winning trumpeter Chris Botti is our guest on this episode of Heart of the Arts. His tour is back in full swing and he’s bringing some...2022-03-2406 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, March 2022: Daniel YangThis month, we’re so happy to recognize 13-year-old violinist, Daniel Yang. Daniel has been playing for 6 years, attends school at BASIS Mesa, is...2022-03-2305 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, February 2022: Emily FletcherThis month, we’re so happy to recognize 11-year-old violinist, Emily Fletcher. Emily has been playing for 5 years. She also studies piano and trumpet...2022-02-1702 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsZuill Bailey on closing out his 10th Season!Even amid a global pandemic, cellist Zuill Bailey has kept classical music education at the forefront of developments. In its tenth season, they are...2022-02-1513 minKBACH's Heart of the ArtsSharon Isbin Tours Brand New MusicMulti-Grammy Award Winning guitarist, Sharon Isbin is on tour again and gratefully so. She says she was lucky to have two albums completed and lined...2022-01-2813 minKBACH's Classical NextClassical Next, January 2022: Joshua LeeJoshua Lee is our January recipient of Classical Next! He’s 12 years old and has been playing violin for 5 years. He says, “whenever I make music, it...2022-01-1303 min