Each month we recognize one student on air during KBACH’s Classical Next initiative, celebrating the future of classical music. Tune in each month to hear our interview with this month’s winner.
Latest episodes
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5 min
Classical Next, December 2023: Owen Fronske
This month, it’s 11-year-old pianist, Owen Fronske. Owen has been studying piano for 6 years, and his favorite composer is Mozart. He attends All...
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7 min
Classical Next, November 2023: Ella Cabo-Savanaugh
This month, it’s 11-year-old vocalist, Ella Sabo-Cavanaugh. Ella has an eclectic taste in music. She’s been studying Bridge Over Troubled Water...
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7 min
Classical Next, October 2023: David Li
This month, we’re so happy to recognize 12-year-old pianist, David Li. He’s been studying piano for nearly 7 years and attends Legacy Traditional...
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10 min
Classical Next, September 2023: Liam Tucker
This month, it’s 12-year-old pianist, Liam Tucker in the spotlight. He’s been studying piano for 7 years, choir for 6 six years, guitar for 5...
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6 min
Classical Next, August 2023: Jayden Yoneyama
This month we are honoring 12-year-old violinist Jayden Yoneyama. He's been studying violin for 8 years and performs with the Phoenix Youth...
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6 min
Classical Next, May 2023: Katherine Jivcu
This month we are honoring 11-year-old violinist Katherine Jivcu. She's been studying violin for 8 years and performs with the Metropolitan...
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6 min
Classical Next, April 2023: Benny Taylor
This month, it’s 12-year-old violinist, Benny Taylor in the spotlight. He’s been playing violin for eight years and attends North Ranch Elementary....
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11 min
Classical Next, March 2023: Luke Wagner
This month, we’re so happy to recognize 13-year-old pianist, Luke Wagner. Luke attends Highland Lakes and practices piano and violin daily at school...
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8 min
Classical Next, February 2023: Olivia Spini
This month, we're honoring 13-year-old vocalist and pianist, Olivia Spini. She started singing in choir in 3rd grade and plays piano and electric...
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6 min
Classical Next, January 2023: Yooni Choi
11-year-old violinist Yooni Choi is our honoree this month. She’s been studying violin for three years through Sounds Academy, she performs with the...
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7 min
Classical Next, November 2022: Israel Kim
This month we are honoring 13-year-old Israel Kim. He’s been playing cello and piano for almost six years now through SOUNDS Academy where he also...
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4 min
Classical Next, October 2022: Vania Dutta
This month, it’s 11-year-old Vania Dutta. She has been playing piano for five years and attends school at BASIS Ahwatukee. She’s performed in many...
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6 min
Classical Next, September 2022: Afton Campbell
This month, it’s 13-year-old Afton Campbell in the spotlight. She’s been playing piano for eight years, and has been singing for four. Afton attends...
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6 min
Classical Next, August 2022: Evelyn Hannah
This month, it’s 12-year-old pianist Evelyn Hannah in the spotlight. She’s been playing for six years and performs with her studio group. She attends...
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3 min
Classical Next, July 2022: Daryl Yang
This month, it's 7 year-old violinist Daryl Yang in the spotlight. She's been playing violin since she was three and has quickly advanced for such a...
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3 min
Classical Next, June 2022: Adeline Rowley
This month, it’s 12-year-old violinist Adeline Rowley in the spotlight. She’s been playing for six years, has performed with the Metropolitan Youth...
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6 min
Classical Next, May 2022: Justin Kang
This month we are honoring 13-year-old pianist and cellist, Justin Kang. He’s been playing piano and cello for five years. He attends Arizona School...
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4 min
Classical Next, April 2022: Easton Riedel
This month, it’s 13-year-old pianist Easton Riedel in the spotlight. He’s been playing for six years and began playing organ at his church in 2019....
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5 min
Classical Next, March 2022: Daniel Yang
This month, we’re so happy to recognize 13-year-old violinist, Daniel Yang. Daniel has been playing for 6 years, attends school at BASIS Mesa, is...
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3 min
Classical Next, February 2022: Emily Fletcher
This month, we’re so happy to recognize 11-year-old violinist, Emily Fletcher. Emily has been playing for 5 years. She also studies piano and trumpet...