Of Note
"Of Note" with Katy Henriksen is an hour devoted to classical recordings of note, as well as classical music and fine arts events of note in the listening area. Tune in Monday through Friday from 11 to noon for the best classical recordings, as well as engaging interviews with musicians, conductors and performers. Be sure to Like Of Note on Facebook or follow @ofnotekuaf on Twitter.
Mandolin Virtuoso Explores Intersections of Folk and Classical Grammy-nominated mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital's new album Between Worlds explores the intersections of folk and classical through mandolin arrangements of both folk traditionals and classical pieces. I speak with Avital about the new release and how he was able to meld the two genres as well as his beginnings as a mandolin player as a member of a 40-piece all mandolin youth orchestra. |
Christmas with the APO and Soprano Leona Mitchell Leona Mitchell The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the season with special guests the Ozark Bronze Handbell Choir, the University of Arkansas Childrens' Choir and Grammy Award-winning soprano Leona Mitchell in their final concert of 2013 on Dec. 21. Katy Henriksen talks to conductor Steven Byess and soprano Leona Mitchell about the festive offerings. |
Rethinking the Violin To Celebrate American Innovation Grammy-winning violinist, cross-genre composer and music educator Mark O'Connor wants to rethink our approach to strings. Katy Henriksen spoke to O'Connor prior to his "Appalachian Christmas" concert appearance in Fayetteville December 13 at the Walton Arts Center. |
A Goal of 1,000 Voices Singing Together The Ozarks Chorale has a goal to bring 1,000 voices singing the Hallelujah Chorus for the finale of their Christmas Concert December 14. Artistic Director Beth Withey elaborates on the plan and explains exactly why bringing so many voices together is such a magical experience. |
Staying True to Art Quartet San Francisco founder and violinist Jeremy Cohen discusses the new album, "Pacific Premieres," and about what its like to work as an artist who doesn't fit easily defined roles. The album features a new string quartet from Gordon Goodwin who says he was well into his composing career before he "got the courage to dip into string quartet writing." In the liner notes he says "There is nowhere to hide in this genere, not for the composer or the musicians." Cohen elaborates on the form of string quartet writing as a scary format. |
