George Mason

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: Lindsay Guitars 2013

George Mason — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:11:31 +0000

This week on Young Artists Spotlight, we welcome 19 young guitarist from Lindsay High School to the Bonner Performing Arts Studio. Director Nancy Wills brings her students to FM89 every year for this broadcast, which is always a treat for all those involved.

Young Artists Spotlight: Brian Liu, Kara McCoy and Anna McCoy

George Mason — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:07:42 +0000

This week on Valley Public Radio's Young Artists Spotlight, we hear live performances from three talented musicians from Bakersfield. Sisters Kara McCoy, violin and Anna McCoy, cello are joined by pianist Brian Liu, who also performs several selections for solo piano.

Young Artists Spotlight: Youth Orchestras of Fresno & CSUF Soloists

George Mason — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:38:32 +0000

Young Artists Spotlight: LeCheng Tong and Michael Ko

George Mason — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:08:25 +0000

This week on FM89's Young Artists Spotlight, we feature two more talented young musicians from Kern County: clarinetist Michael Ko and violinist LeCheng Tong. The two joined pianist Patrick Bender and FM89 host George Mason for this week's broadcast.

Production support for Young Artists Spotlight comes from the Bonner Family Foundation, Dr. Alice Martinson and Carole Sturgis.

Young Artists Spotlight: FPU String Quartet & Vocalists

George Mason — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:04:23 +0000

On this edition of Valley Public Radio's Young Artists Spotlight, we feature performances from the Fresno Pacific University String Quartet, (Allison Ens, Valerie DeFehr, Blong Vang and Maxton Viera) and three Fresno Pacific vocalists, Michael Villarreal, Angelica Evangelista, and Chianti Wilson.

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.

Young Artists Spotlight: Bakersfield High School Chamber Singers

George Mason — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:02:44 +0000

On this edition of Young Artists Spotlight, the Bakersfield High School Chamber Singers visited the Bonner Performing Arts Studio for a live in-studio performance. Listen to this talented group of south valley students showcase their love of music in this special broadcast. The choir is directed by Christopher Borges.