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This Week in Classical Music

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Find out the piece, composer, conductor, orchestra, soloist or recording number for the music you hear on KBAQ.

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Wedding Music Suggestions

All-Classical 89.5 KBAQ sometimes receives questions from people who want to have classical music as part of their wedding ceremonies but aren´t sure what pieces to play or when to play them. We have compiled a list of a few familiar, popular and beautiful pieces that, in most cases, you can easily get from your local music store. The following are the parts of the traditional ceremony and a few suggestions for pieces to include in it.

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Classical Answers

Don´t know much about classical music? Don´t worry, you don´t have to have studied music for years to listen to and enjoy the classics on KBAQ. For newcomers to classical music, some of the terms you hear on-air can be a bit confusing. To help new listeners along, here are definitions for a few of terms you may encounter when listening to the classics on KBAQ.

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CD of the Week

Ruthanne Schempf's 'American Mirage'

MSR Classics 1313

KBAQ Music Director Sterling Beeaff checks out the debut recording by pianist Ruthanne Schempf, called "An American Mirage" -- it includes works by Charles Tomlinson Griffes, Ethelbert Woodbridge Nevin, Arthur Foote, Edward MacDowell, Aaron Copland, and Amy Beach.

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See the CD of the Week page for the complete interview.

Mozart Buffet

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Join Randy Kinkel Every weekday at noon for The Mozart Buffet, a guided tour of the music and the lives of Mozart and his contemporaries...

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Randy's Art at Red Dog Gallery
(Colorful cartoon and abstract art by Randy Kinkel is on display at Red Dog Gallery, 812 N 3rd St., Phoenix.)

See the Mozart Buffet Page for more information. From there, you can register to become eligible for tickets, CDs, Books, Mugs, and other prizes given away on the Mozart Buffet.