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Artist Interview: Gabriela Martinez

Joe Moore — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

The New York Times called Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez “compelling, elegant, and incisive." She performs this weekend with the Fresno Philharmonic, in a concert titled Russian Romantics. She will be the featured soloist performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. She recently joined us to talk about her career, her upcoming performance and more.

Young Artists Spotlight: Constantine Pappas and Maelyn De Fede

George Mason — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:56:36 +0000

We bring the 2013 season of Young Artists Spotlight to a close this week with a performance by the winners of the Fresno Musical Club's Young Singer Awards. Baritone Constantine Pappas and soprano Maelyn De Fede join us to perform live in-studio on this special edition of Young Artists Spotlight.

Young Artists Spotlight: Harpists Erin Kim & Madeline Olson

George Mason — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:58:52 +0000

This week on FM89's Young Artists Spotlight, we feature performances by local harp students Erin Kim and Madeline Olson.

Young Artists Spotlight: Youth Orchestras of Fresno Musicians

George Mason — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:31:40 +0000

This week on Young Artists Spotlight we feature three different ensembles drawn from members of the Youth Orchestras of Fresno. Violinist Erin Scofield opens the program with a performance of Maurice Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Piano, accompanied by Hatem Nadim, piano.

Young Artists Spotlight: Fresno Pacific Young Composers

George Mason — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:06:36 +0000

On this edition of FM89's Young Artists Spotlight we feature performances by young composers with ties to Fresno Pacific University, Joseph del Giorgio and Luffy Bailey. Both del Giorgio and Bailey attended Fresno Pacific as undergraduates. Bailey is now working on a masters degree at Fresno State, and del Giorgio is doing the same at Cal State Fullerton. Joining del Giorgio for his performance on Young Artists Spotlight is fellow Cal State Fullerton vocalist, soprano Joslyn Sarshad.

Pianist Barry Douglas Brings His Acclaimed Artistry to Fresno

Joe Moore — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:56:00 +0000

Pianist Barry Douglas has been an star of the international classical music world since 1986, when he won the Gold Medal at the Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow.

In addition to a busy touring schedule, Douglas also serves as artistic director of Camerata Ireland, a group which brings together musicians from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to celebrate Irish culture.

Young Artists Spotlight: Hannah & Meghan Tran

George Mason — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 23:08:49 +0000

Bakersfield sisters Hannah Tran (14 years old) and Meghan (12 years old) brought their Chinese zither artistry to the Bonner Performing Arts Studio on Wednesday February 13 for a live broadcast of FM89's Young Artists Spotlight. Hear about this traditional Chinese instrument and enjoy the sounds of the Tran sisters on this broadcast from our 2013 Y.A.S. season.

Young Artists Spotlight: Violinist Samuel Lang

George Mason — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:15:39 +0000

Bakersfield violinist Samuel Lang kicked off the 2013 season of Valley Public Radio's program Young Artists Spotlight with a moving performance of The Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto by Chinese composers Chen Gang and He Zhanhao.

Production support for Young Artists Spotlight comes from Dr. Alice Martinson and Carole Sturgis.

Violinist Elena Urioste Brings Beloved Beethoven to Fresno

Joe Moore — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:54:13 +0000

As violinist Elena Urioste tells it, when she was just two years old, she knew she wanted to be a violinist, after seeing Itzhak Perlman perform on a broadcast of Sesame Street. Now as a star artist in her own right, she travels the world sharing her musical gift with thousands, including here in Central California.

Carl Topilow Brings Pops to Fresno Phil in "Home for the Holidays"

Joe Moore — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:11:08 +0000

Guest conductor and clarinetist Carl Topilow joins us in-studio to talk about Saturday's "Home for the Holidays" concert with the Fresno Philharmonic. Local theater icon Dan Pessano also joins the conversation as he will perform a reading of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" with the orchestra.