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Friday, May 9, 2008

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Last Big Dance For Ballet's Longtime Leading Man

As the Sacramento Ballet’s leading male dancer, Jack Hansen has thrilled audiences with his power and grace for nearly a decade. Now 36, Hansen is preparing to retire and will dance his last leading role this weekend in “Sleeping Beauty.”

Leon Fleisher And The Hands Of Time

As a piano prodigy, Leon Fleisher wowed audiences during the Great Depression. He was an international star before he turned 40. But then a crippling hand injury sidetracked him for decades. Now, amazingly, Fleisher is playing with both hands again.

From Japan To Juilliard By Way Of Nashville

The path to classical music stardom can run through some pretty unexpected places. Shortly after arriving in the United States in the 1960’s, members of the now-famous Tokyo String Quartet found work in a city best known for its country music.

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KXPR Forum

We're kicking off our listener forum with National Poetry Month. We'll post some of our favorite poems, chat about some pieces of music that are based on or inspired by poetry....and invite you to tell us some of your favorites as well.


KXPR Winter Waltz Tour

Read the KXPR Winter Waltz Tour blog and follow KXPR listeners and host Cheryl Dring as they tour Prague, Salzburg, and Vienna.

Coffee Break / Traffic Break

Submit a favorite classical piece that you feel is just right for our Monday morning Coffee Break, or one that's perfect for our Friday afternoon Traffic Break.

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