Behind the Music

Listen as Maestro Fouad Fakhouri and internationally recognized pianist, Alessio Bax, discuss Alessio's background, impacts of the COVID pandemic on performers, and the breathtaking work of Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2, which he will perform at the upcoming April 30 concert. For more information about the concert on April 30, 2022, please visit the WFSO's website at www.wfso.org.

Join Maestro Fouad Fakhouri in his interview with the WFSO's own principal flautist and principal harpist, Drs. Pam Youngblood and Jaymee Haefner. Both of these talented musicians have a long history of working and performing together, and their stories are fascinating! Plus, the give insight into the piece they will be performing together, Mozart's Flute and Harp Concerto in C Major. This episode was originally scheduled to air before the January 22 concert, but was rescheduled due to COVID concerns. The new concert date is March 26, 2022 at 7:30pm in Akin Auditorium. For more information about this upcoming concert, please visit the WFSO's website at www.wfso.org.

Listen to Maestro Fouad Fakhouri interview the extremely talented photographer and multimedia artist, Nicholas Bardonnay of Westwater Arts. They discuss Nicholas' creative process as he brings awe-inspiring visuals to the traditional orchestral setting. Nicholas will also premiere his newest collaboration with the local Wichita Falls photographer, Frank Yeager, to display his stunning photographs of Yellowstone National Park on the big screen. To learn more about the February 26 concert and to purchase tickets, please visit www.wfso.org. You won't want to miss it!

Join Maestro Fouad Fakhouri as he interviews Dr. Matthew Luttrell, the new music director and conductor of the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra. Learn how Dr. Luttrell made his way to the YSO and the vision he has for this talented group of young musicians! For more information about the concert on December 11, 2021, please visit the WFSO's website at www.wfso.org.

For the first episode of Behind the Music, listen to wonderful stories from Bob Phillips of Texas Country Reporter, the longest running independently produced syndicated show in American television. Bob and Kelli Phillips are celebrating the 50th anniversary of TCR by bringing a collaborative production of spoken word and music to stages all across Texas. For more information about the concert on November 13, 2021, please visit the WFSO's website at www.wfso.org.