Of Note

The Musical Magic of John Williams with the Fort Smith Symphony Led by John Jeter

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The Fort Smith Symphony's concert this weekend explores the "Musical Magic of John Williams." John Jeter, music director of the symphony, stops by KUAF to discuss all things John Williams.
German Pianist Ratko Delorko Plays an All-Gershwin Set

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German pianist and composer Ratko Delorko stops in to play and talk George Gershwin ahead of his concert tonight at the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Building at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Watch the video produced by Ratko Delorko from his visit: http://youtu.be/XmwvOIiEICE
Fort Smith Symphony's Evening Serenade

Music Director John Jeter of the Fort Smith Symphony discusses Handel's Water Music, Brahms 1st Serenade, and Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in D minor, which consist of this Saturday's Evening Serenade concert Saturday evening at the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith.
Mendelssohn's Other Violin Concerto

Violinist and music professor for the University of Arkansas Er-Gene Khang discusses the allure of Mendelssohn's lesser known violin concert in D minor, which he wrote as a teen. Khang performs the concerto with the Fort Smith Symphony Saturday night as part of their Evening Serenade program.
Christmas with the Arkansas Philharmonic

Arkansas Philharmonic conductor Steven Byess stops by the studio to discuss this Sunday's "Christmas with the APO" featuring soloists Steve Amerson and Laurie Gayle Stephenson, plus the McNair Middle School Glee Club.