eNewsletter | August 2012

Contents:

Programming news
Classical Austin in August
Win Tickets to TCC's summer concert!
Summer campers make their own radio show!
Download the August Program Guide

August Programming news
He may have hated being called an “Impressionist,” but Claude Debussy’s innovative harmonic language made him the most influential composer of his generation. We’re celebrating his 150th birthday on August 22nd with some of his best-loved works including “La Mer” and “Clair de Lune.” Tune in all day Wednesday, August 22nd, right here on KMFA-FM, 89.5.

Coming up on Classical Austin...
... host Dianne Donovan introduces us to some of the creative leadership behind our favorite "classically Austin" arts events. 

Coming up in the month of August: retrospectives from the Austin Symphony Orchestra's 2010—2011 season. These two-hour shows are mostly music shows, including music recorded live from the past season's performances, with brief intros by Maestro Peter Bay. Tune in August 1st and August 22nd at 8pm.

On August 8th you'll hear from Keith Womer, Artistic Director and harpsichordist with La Follia Austin Baroque, as he delivers highlights from the upcoming season, with musical selections.

On August 15th we'll hear from the Artistic Director of Texas Choral Consort’s Viva L’Opera, Brent Baldwin. The spotlight is on TCC's upcoming program of much-loved opera arias and choruses. Brent Baldwin discusses the music and how he brings the many voices of the singers to a solid chorus and shares some musical highlights.

On August 29th, enjoy a glimpse of what local classical artists have to offer in the upcoming Fall Season in Austin and Central Texas.

Stay tuned to Classical 89.5 on Wednesdays, 8pm, to hear what's next on Classical Austin.

Win tickets to Texas Choral Consort's Viva L'Opera!
Viva L'Opera! Texas Choral Consort has gathered together many of the best and most favorite opera choruses and put them together into one terrific program. You'll hear the rollicking and rousing; the sultry; the poignant and the sweet. Verdi, Bizet, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Rossini and more! Luminary Austin baritone David Small, mezzo-soprano Kathryn Findlen, tenor Soonchan Kwon, and soprano Kirsten Watson are esteemed guest artists. Join TCC for this lighthearted summer program on August 18th & 19th, at the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church.

If you would like to win a pair of tickets to this wonderful event, send an email to info@kmfa.org with the answer to this question: name TCC's Artistic Director. Send your email by the evening of August 7th, and we'll draw one lucky winner from all the correct answers. Good luck!

KMFA's Summer Camp makes a radio show!
During the second week of June, six lucky 8th and 9th graders participated in "Kids Recording Kids," KMFA's annual summer camp. They learned on-air speaking techniques, how to record musicians performing live, radio interviewing skills, and editing and audio production techniques. Their efforts resulted in their very own radio show! Tune in on Sunday, August 26th, at 3pm to hear their program, featuring live performances from young musicians from the Austin Classical Guitar Society and Austin Chamber Music Center.

The 2012 KMFA Summer Camp was sponsored by the Austin Optimist Club, and we are so thankful for their assistance in making this year's radio summer camp a success!

Download the August Program Guide here.

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