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Classical Commentaries

Reviews and Interviews

Haydn quartets performed on original instruments by the Smithson String Quartet
Sterling Beeaff introduces previously unreleased recordings of Haydn quartets from the Smithson String Quartet, played on original instruments.

Recorded October 23-25, 1986 at the Grand Salon of the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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Classical Cuisine

Check out KBAQ's Classical Cuisine pages where on-air announcers share some of their favorite recipes from home and some favorite music to listen to while enjoying that dish! Bon Appetit!

Book of the Month

KBAQ Book of the Month-September 2009

The Latest KBAQ Book of the Month

Musicophilia by eminent Neurologist and Author Oliver Sacks-a look at music and the brain that provides plenty of food for thought.

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Artist's Stories

June 07, 2007

Hear the interview with Joan Herlihy

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( Phoenix, AZ )

In addition to being a loyal KBAQ listener, Sun Lakes resident Joan Herlihy is also a composer. She talks about her musical inspirations with KBAQ's Tim McDonnell in this interview.

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Theater Reviews

"The Phantom of the Opera"
KBAQ Theater Critic Chris Curcio reviews the fifth local visit by the touring "The Phantom of the Opera" production that recreates the now 23 year old original staging. It tells the story of the disfigured title character who lives in the Paris Opera House's basement lair in 1881 and yearns for a normal romance. He picks Christine, a young opera soprano, but his manipulations and career enhancemants do not succeed.