KMFA Premieres Icons of Broadway

Classical station's new show salutes musical theatre legends

"...That voice you're hearing on longtime classical radio station KMFA, nestled among Maria Callas and Renee Fleming, is none..."

July 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

KMFA's New Home Brings the Community Into Contact With Music

Austin's classical music radio station has a new building where people can see the sounds

"...most buildings, that would be unremarkable. But this is KMFA. For more than four decades, Austin's classical radio station..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

KMFA: The Man Behind 'Classically Austin' Leaves for Portland

Jack Allen, the man who recharged Austin's classical radio station, is off to do the same for a West Coast station

"...Saturday will be a somber time for fans of KMFA 89.5. That's because it's Jack Allen's last day as..."

June 27, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

KMFA's History

"...KMFA first burst on the air Jan. 29, 1967, using..."

July 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Katherine Gregor

KMFA's New Home

"...Public radio station KMFA 89.5FM, Austin's home for classical music, has just completed..."

Jan. 28, 2021 Photo Gallery

KMFA's Residency Program Gives Composers the Keys to the Station

Recapping Clarice Assad's booked-up week of improvisation in Austin

"...Enthusiastically participating in a series of rhythmic exercises, 37..."

July 7, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence

While Mange plays final show due to anti-trans legislation

"...KMFA Classical 89.5 announced 2024 composer-in-residence Sophie Mathieu at a..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Forte at Forty

Thriving under Jack Allen's leadership, KMFA endures as Classically Austin radio

"...Jack Allen, general manager and program director of KMFA-FM, is sharing one of the motivating challenges he's embraced..."

July 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Katherine Gregor

We Have an Issue: A Home of Its Own

In this week's cover story, Robert Faires previews classical music station KMFA's stunning new $11 million facility in East Austin

"...little taken aback at the astonishing $11 million sum KMFA, Austin's long-running classical music station, was sinking into building..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

KMFA Moving

"...Local radio institution KMFA is closing in on what has been a quiet,..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Five Orchestral Performances to Get You Hooked on Classics

Expand your musical horizons with these really old-school grooves

"...Sat., Feb. 25, 5pmFour Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto737/228-1442$250-350austinopera.org KMFA Midday Concert: Verona Quartet..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Things to Keep Your Arts Account in the Black

From a fresh take on War of the Worlds to pushing back against censorship

"...#122, 512/840-1804. $20. groundfloortheatre.org. Read our review at austinchronicle.com/arts. KMFA: Lara Downes Performs Quinn Mason..."

May 27, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Symphony Orchestra Keeps Playing From Beyond the Stage

For the second time in its 109-year history, the ASO weathers a global pandemic

"...problem-solving mindset, ASO could quickly pivot to local partner KMFA 89.5 (Austin's classical music radio station) and forge a..."

June 19, 2020 Arts Feature by David Sotelo

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...absorbing and exhilarating. She can also be heard on KMFA Classical 89.5 as a host of its Night Music..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

McCallum Fine Arts Academy Orchestra

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? In this case, back up a Beatles cover band.

"...news, the ensemble's violinists will compete in the first KMFA Young Violinist Competition and Award on March 7. The..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra: How Much Is That Symphony in the Window?

Two new symphonies will premiere in ASO's next season, but how are those costly commissions being paid for?

"...of Fame member Dan Welcher, courtesy of classical station KMFA 89.5FM, where Welcher may be heard Sundays on his..."

July 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Get Your Say on Palmer

"...faces behind the voicesof Austin's broadcast bastion of classical music,KMFA, head to Tower Records this Saturday. The station is..."

June 11, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Lawsuit Filed Against Diplo and 3Ten ACL Live Over Alleged Concert Injury, and More Music News

Plus free concerts to see during Austin Studio Tour this weekend

"...KMFA Classical 89.5 launches a new program to provide musical..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Culture Flash!

Payne Theatre Award winners, new companies at home at the Long Center, and an arts administrator gets more classical work

"...executive director, Wilson has joined classical music radio station KMFA 89.5FM as interim general manager. She succeeds Joan Kobayashi,..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Arts Column

Young Austin Artists

Local, state, and national awards for a host of the city's student artists

"...• The winners of the first KMFA Young Musicians Competition were announced at a ceremony at..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Verdi's Greatest Opera

"...to enjoy Conspirare's performance, courtesy of Austin's classical 89.5 KMFA, which will broadcast the 8pm performance live with Brian..."

June 20, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Humor, Introspection, Ecstasy

UT Composer Dan Welcher is one step away from greatness.

"...every Monday night, 9pm, is his ongoing gig at KMFA 89.5 FM hosting his award-winning radio program Knowing the..."

April 13, 2001 Music Feature by Robert Faires

Graham Reynolds Bugs Out With Insectum

New Golden Hornet collab project mines the sonic world of insects

"...Mason Music Studios on Feb. 22 as part of KMFA’s Offbeat series. Reynolds and classical cellist Jeffrey Zeigler (formerly..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Review: Revel's Existential Solstice

In a concert evoking winter's cold and darkness, warmth

"...concerts are being recorded for broadcast on radio station KMFA Classical 89.5. Existential Solstice will air Sun., Dec. 16,..."

Dec. 5, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Lyric Opera

ALO teams with KMFA and KLRU to get its season opener on public radio and television

"...the fact that you can hear the production on KMFA 89.5FM. Tune in Saturday, Nov. 8, 7pm, to catch..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Against Advertising

"...its PBS station and, in our own special circumstances, KMFA. Over the past 15 years, KMFA has been assaulted..."

Sept. 11, 2006 Postmarks

Articulations

A weekly rundown of the latest news in Austin's visual and performing arts scene

"...Last Wednesday night at the KMFA studios, there was a terrific tutorial on the operatic..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...from Scorpion Child.   – Raoul Hernandez Density512 and KMFA present Power Up: The Art of Video Game Music..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...Friday 11, KMFA 89.5..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...KMFA lets its weekend host Guillermo Delgado out on a..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

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