Win Tickets to Bolshoi Ballet's Giselle on the Big Screen
Fathom Events, BY Experience and Pathé Live are delighted to bring a spectacular new season from the world-famous Bolshoi Ballet to select cinemas nationwide starting this fall. Direct from the Moscow...
View ArticleMusic and the Aging Brain: New Research at UT-Austin Tests Cognitive Benefits...
KMFA Story Seeker Natalie Zeldin explores the behind-the-scene world of classical music to discover the stories that don't always make it into the spotlight, and may not get a standing ovation. This is...
View ArticleAustin Flutist Designs Yoga Classes for Musicians
KMFA Story Seeker Natalie Zeldin explores the behind-the-scene world of classical music to discover the stories that don't always make it into the spotlight, and may not get a standing ovation. This is...
View ArticleMusical 'Pictures' from Conrad Tao
Conrad Tao is an American pianist, composer, and former violinist who has been dazzling audiences around the world since a very early age. In 2011, when the artist was just 17 years old, Forbes...
View ArticleLots of Love Behind 'Serenade'
“Love is the joy of the good, the wonder of the wise, the amazement of the Gods.” – Plato Anne Akiko Meyers is one of the most celebrated violinists around the world, and is also a resident of Austin,...
View ArticleWin Tickets to One Ounce Opera's "There's Beauty In the Beast"
One Ounce Opera Presents the world premiere of “There’s Beauty In the Beast,” and KMFA 89.5 has tickets for you! Created and directed by Michael Nesline with musical direction and realizations by...
View ArticleA Conversation with Yannick Nézet-Séguin
It’s been a busy week amid a very busy year for Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Currently in New York leading performances of Verdi’s Otello at The Metropolitan Opera, he’s also just been named Artist of...
View ArticleThree Hours of Classical Yoga Playlist Now Available
Let Bach accompany your next downward dog. These specially curated classical music playlists by KMFA's Chris Johnson can accompany your yoga flow. We are partnering with Modo Yoga Austin as their...
View ArticleTexas Grand Opera Composer Jake Heggie
Composer Jake Heggie is fifty-four years old, and is at the top of his game. He's not a Texan, but Jake has had major premieres and performances across the state: in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San...
View ArticleYour Halloween Soundtrack: Hannibal, Zombies, and more bewitching favorites
Need a soundtrack for your Halloween party or while you're handing out candy? KMFA has the spookiest line-up around. These special holiday shows feature a few tricks and treats from our talented...
View ArticleFrom the General Manager: Make an Instrumental Gift
Downsizing? Fall cleaning underway? I have a great suggestion for you. Bring your much-loved but no-longer-played musical instrument to KMFA this month and donate it to the Fall Into Music Instrument...
View ArticleProducer Brian Satterwhite Celebrates 500th Show of Film Score Focus
Local host and producer Brian Satterwhite will celebrate his 500th episode of radio show ‘Film Score Focus’ on Friday, November 13th at 8 p.m. on KMFA 89.5. This special anniversary show will be an...
View ArticleNothing Off Limits: Looking Back on 500 Episodes of Film Score Focus
This weekend, Brian Satterwhite presents his 500th edition of his weekly radio program, Film Score Focus. In the ten years Satterwhite has been producing and hosting KMFA’s dedicated outlet for music...
View ArticleAnonymous 4: On Tour One Last Time
The vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 have been singing together for almost 30 years. With the conclusion of their current 2015-16 concert season, the group will be disbanding, and they’ll be moving on to...
View ArticleFall into Music Instrument Drive
November 14 - 18, 2015 The third annual citywide Fall Into Music Instrument Drive is happening November 14-18, 2015. In partnership with Hispanic Alliance for the Performing Arts, we are accepting your...
View ArticleOn the Edge: line upon line percussion
In this series, KMFA Story Seeker Natalie Zeldin explores Austin musicians and groups that are "on the edge" between classical and...something else. Check back for more articles about these new music...
View ArticleThanksgiving Specials
KMFA invites you to celebrate with a playlist of classical music fit for a feast. In addition to the traditional "comfort food for your ears" music to accompany your gathering with family and friends,...
View ArticleA New Release and a New Honor for Itzhak Perlman
In celebration of Itzhak Perlman's 70th birthday, the violinist has recorded a new release with long-time friend, pianist Emanuel Ax, and is keeping up a busy performance schedule. Perlman is the...
View ArticleOn the Edge: Kenzie Slottow's 'Beatboxed Flute'
In this series, KMFA Story Seeker Natalie Zeldin explores Austin musicians and groups that are "on the edge" between classical and...something else. This is her second article in the series, for more,...
View ArticleOur Gift To You: Shorter Fund Drives
The end of the year is a season steeped in traditions, and looking ahead to the next year is a great time to start new traditions and make changes for the better. That's why our New Year's resolution...
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