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.
New Documentary on Conlon Nancarrow Explores the Arkansas-born Composer's Influences UA music professor Jim Greeson recently released a documentary on Arkansas-born avant garde classical composer Conlon Nancarrow. Greeson discusses Nancarrow's influences, including Henry Cowell, J.S. Bach, and Stravinsky with host Katy Henriksen. They also discuss the philosophy of rhythm as harmony and the importance of counterpoint to Cowell's player piano compositions. For more of the discussion between Greeson and Henriksen, visit this "Ozarks at Large" archive. |
The Fort Smith Symphony Kicks Off the New Season The Fort Smith Symphony begins its new season with a performance of Gustav Holst's "The Planets." Of Note's Katy Henriksen discusses the program with Fort Smith Symphony music director John Jeter. |
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Paul Haas Discusses SoNA's April Concert The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas performs Mahler's Adagietto from his 5th symphony and Beethoven's 9th for its April concert. Director Paul Haas discusses the program with host Katy Henriksen. |
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The Arkansas Philharmonic Performs an All-American Concert for February Conductor Steven Byess of the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra visits the KUAF studio with composer Sara Carina Graef to discuss the APO's All-American February concert. |
String Coalition Hires New Faculty The String Coalition, a strings education cooperative from the Arkansas Philharmonic and the University of Arkansas Community School, added new faculty, including bassist Michael Montgomery. Montgomery along with instructor Holly Smardo discuss the coalition and the importance of music education with host Katy Henriksen. |
