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Stay on top of what's happening in the arts community here in the Valley. KBACH's Greg Kostraba and Michael Keelan interview talented musicians, conductors, and other arts leaders who visit the Phoenix area or call it home.
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An Alan Hovhaness World Premiere in Scottsdale (opens the original)
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St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church in Scottsdale presents “Armenian American Songs & Stories” on Saturday, September 19th. It’s a black-tie evening honoring the life and music of Alan Hovhaness, beginning at 7 with a concert of the composer’s music, including the world premiere of his String Quartet #6 "Adana." KBACH's Greg Kostraba recently talked about the program with the composer’s stepson, Bill Holst, as well as two of the performers, violinist Levon Zarasian and pianist Larry Loeber.
Debut of a New Pipe Organ Series in Tempe (opens the original)
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The ASU All Saints Catholic Newman Center begins its inaugural Organ Recital Series September 11th with Jason Phillips performing on the center’s newly-installed Peragallo pipe organ. KBACH's Greg Kostraba recently chatted with Phillips about the series, the organ, and his performance, which will include works by J. S. Bach, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and others, including Phillips himself.
Downtown Chamber Series Features Trombone, Trumpet, Piano, and Photography (opens the original)
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For more than 25 years, the Downtown Chamber Series (DCS) has presented concerts amidst visual art at venues across downtown Phoenix. The next concerts take place August 29th and 30th at Shepley Bulfinch Architects, and feature trombone, trumpet, piano, and photography. KBACH's Greg Kostraba recently talked with DCS founder & Executive Director Mark Dix and two of the musicians featured on the concert, trumpeter Hayato Tanaka and trombonist Harry Gonzalez.
Phoenix Chamber Music Society 2026-2027 Season Preview (opens the original)
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The Phoenix Chamber Music Society has announced its 2026-2027 season, which includes eight regular season concerts featuring WindSync, Chanticleer, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center & more, plus Nokuthula Ngwenyama's Composer’s Choice Program, and the 18th Chamber Music Festival in April. KBACH's Greg Kostraba talked with Janet Green, the Executive Director of the Phoenix Chamber Music Society, about the upcoming season.
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