KMFA 89.5 presents highlights from the third annual Austin Piano Festival. KMFA was there to record select performances, and now you can hear them on the air. Hear Nancy Weem's piano recital, Debussy in Sound and Image, and a Two Piano Chamber Recital. Listen Monday, July 27th at 6 p.m. & Friday, July 31st at 1 p.m.

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About the Festival

Founded in 2013, the Austin Piano Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the musical culture of Austin, Texas and surrounding areas by providing multiple educational opportunities and world class concerts. Their 2015 season included the exciting "Celebration of the Piano" series from March 14 - May 17, and included the Solo Piano Competition, performance opportunities for Texas students, master classes, and concerts and lessons with world-class guest artists and teachers.

 

Broadcast Program:

From Nancy Weems' Solo Recital,  recorded May 9, 2015 in Jessen Auditorium at UT:

Robert Schumann-Arabesque

Johannes Brahms-Acht Klavierstucke Op. 76 Nos. 1-5

 

From Debussy In Sound and Image, recorded May 15, 2015 in Jessen Auditorium at UT:

Claude Debussy- Brouillards, Ondine, Brueres and La puerta del Vino

Performed by Johan Botes

 

From the Two Piano Evening, recorded May 16, 2015 in Jessen Auditorium at UT:

Maurice Ravel-La Valse

Performed by Gregory Allen and Chris Guzman

 

 

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