KMFA's New Home
After broadcasting from leased space for 52 years, KMFA is getting a new permanent home. We have purchased land adjacent to the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center (RBJ Center) as part of a mixed-use...
View ArticleReturning to Pride Rock: A look at the music of "The Lion King"
In anticipation of Disney's upcoming remake of The Lion King, Story Seeker Joshua Figueroa takes a look at the story behind the soundtrack to the original animated feature and how it will be...
View ArticleThe Mystery Artist Behind a Composer's Portrait
Click the Listen button above to hear Kimbell Art Museum Director of Conservation Claire Barry discuss the mystery behind a portrait of Flemish composer Jacob Obrecht with the host of Early Music Now...
View ArticleKMFA Travel Program: Paris 2020
Paris Magic: Music in the City of Lights with KMFA host Sara Schneider April 19 - 27, 2020 Spend a magical week filled with music, art and, of course, great food and wine in the City of Lights next...
View ArticleKMFA Travel: Dallas Getaway 2019
La Belle Epoque: French Art & Music in Dallas/Fort Worth with KMFA host Sara Schneider November 9 - 10, 2019 Enjoy a weekend getaway to Dallas and Fort Worth with KMFA host Sara Schneider! Karen...
View ArticleKMFA Travel: Paris 2020
Paris Magic: Music in the City of Lights with KMFA hosts Sara Schneider& Ann Hume Wilson April 19 - 27, 2020 Spend a magical week filled with music, art and, of course, great food and wine in the...
View ArticleThe Universe of Arvo Pärt: Minimalist Yet Traditional
On September 8, Austin Film Society will present a screening of the documentary That Pärt Feeling – The Universe of Arvo Pärt directed by Paul Hegeman. The film documents the reclusive, experimental...
View ArticleFund Drive Thank You Gifts
KMFA Fall Fund Drive September 12-18, 2019 Thank You Gifts Call KMFA Member Services at 512-476-5632 or email membership@kmfa.org to request a thank you gift. Items will be ordered after the drive....
View ArticleInterview: The Music of "Downton Abbey"
This interview was originally broadcast on Friday, September 20 at 4:00 p.m. You can hear it by clicking the Listen button above. Composer John Lunn has written music for a variety of TV shows and...
View ArticleInterview: Violinist Philippe Quint
This interview was originally broadcast on Friday, September 20 at 11:30 a.m. You can hear it by clicking the Listen button above. Violinist Philippe Quint stopped by the KMFA studio to chat with...
View ArticleKMFA at the Austin Film Festival
KMFA is proud to be one of the media sponsors for the Austin Film Festival and we’ll be involved with a couple presentations. We hope that you can make it out these events. On Thursday, October 24,...
View ArticleSeeing Through the Fantastical in Nathan Felix’s "Alien"
On November 21, local composer Nathan Felix will present his newest immersive operetta, Alien Wanderers : Alien World : Alien Home, as part of the Blanton Museum of Art’s free Third Thursday program....
View ArticleFestival of Giving Thank You Gifts
KMFA Festival of Giving 1-Day Fund Drive December 11, 2019 Thank You Gifts Payments must be received at KMFA by December 19 for Christmas delivery. Any payments or pledges received after December 19...
View ArticleMeet the Host: Guillermo Delgado
Get to know KMFA's weekend Matinee host. Guillermo Delgado is a Texas native, tenor, and music teacher. As a tenor, he has sung lead roles in operas such as Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi, Mozart’s Così fan...
View Article2019 Holiday Office Hours
To make a donation by phone anytime, please call 512-472-2221. To donate a vehicle, please visit our vehicle donations page or call 855-543-5632. Holiday Office Hours: Monday, December 24 - Wednesday,...
View ArticleThe Nutcracker: A Celesta Passion Project
Among the sounds of jingling bells and crackling fireplaces, the holidays just aren’t complete without the tinkling keys of one of Tchaikovsky’s favorite instrumental discoveries, the celesta. Not to...
View ArticleTop Ten Classical Highlights of 2019
KMFA brings you our annual round-up of the best news, arrivals, and performances in the Austin classical community from the last year, in no particular order. 1. Silent Night, Austin Opera. In a...
View ArticleMember Spotlight: Mike and Theresa Harkins
Mike and Theresa Harkins are avid cyclists, theatergoers, and travelers, having joined KMFA for trips to Vail, Italy, Santa Fe, and Paris coming up in 2020! Both retired in 2014 after long tech...
View ArticleSpecial Interview: Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer
Dianne Donovan with Gene Scheer (left) and Joby Talbot (right). Click the "Listen" button above to hear this conversation that originally aired on Thursday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m. Composer Joby...
View ArticleSpring Drive Thank You Gifts
KMFA 2020 Spring Fund Drive Thank You Gifts Items will be ordered after the drive. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. KMFA Bandana $5 Bandana features an updated “Cowboys & Copland” graphic and...
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