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Now Hear This: an Interview with Shields Bray, piano
You may know Shields Bray as principal keyboard of the Forth Worth Symphony Orchestra (he’s held the position since 1986) and as host of...
Morgan Vaughan
Jul 24, 20172 min read


Now Hear This: an Interview with Stephen Nielson, piano
Steinway artist Stephen Nielson headlines Sunday's Basically Beethoven Festival concert, "Stephen Nielson & Friends," on July 23. He'll...
Morgan Vaughan
Jul 17, 20172 min read


Now Hear This: an Interview with Joseph Kuipers, cello
Based in Richardson, cellist Joseph Kuipers is an in-demand international performer, hitting stages in Quebec, Germany, Italy, and closer...
Morgan Vaughan
Jul 10, 20172 min read


Now Hear This: an Interview with Chloé Trevor, violin
Chloé Trevor travels the world as a solo violinist, and lives her life as an ambassador for the instrument, particularly to young...
Morgan Vaughan
Jul 3, 20172 min read


2017 Basically Beethoven Festival announced
37th annual series presents students, professional musicians in free concerts Dallas City Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District,...
Morgan Vaughan
May 18, 20172 min read


2017 Internship
FACP seeks intern through ExxonMobil Community Summer Jobs Program FACP is now accepting applications for Assistant Festival Director of...
Morgan Vaughan
Mar 8, 20171 min read


Teacher Profile: John Tatum, piano
Pianist John Tatum is in his 13th year teaching class piano and private piano lessons through Fine Arts Chamber Players / Basically Beethoven at several schools in south Dallas.
In addition to teaching for Basically Beethoven, he maintains a private piano studio, he is an in-demand accompanist for many professional groups and soloists, he is an accompanist at multiple Dallas ISD high schools, and he is the Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park in Richar
Emily Guthrie
Mar 6, 20174 min read


Dallas Arts District Foundation supports FACP for over 20 years
The Foundation's work to make the Arts District available for everyone goes hand-in-hand with FACP's free classical music offerings in...
Morgan Vaughan
Jan 4, 20171 min read


Basically Beethoven Festival Director
Alex McDonald Appointed Director of Basically Beethoven Festival Pianist serves as the second leader in program’s history The Board of...
Morgan Vaughan
Sep 7, 20162 min read


Dr. Alex McDonald
Now Hear This: An Interview with Alex McDonald [caption id="attachment_1751" align="alignright" width="228"] Accomplished pianist and...
Morgan Vaughan
Jul 28, 20163 min read
Basically Beethoven Festival 2016: Nocturnal Scenes
Final Concert for Basically Beethoven Festival paints dreamy images On July 31, Fine Arts Chamber Players presents its final, FREE...
Morgan Vaughan
Jul 25, 20162 min read


Dr. Jonathan Tsay
Now Hear This: An Interview with Jonathan Tsay [caption id="attachment_2127" align="alignleft" width="200"] Soloist, accompanist,...
Morgan Vaughan
Jul 20, 20163 min read
Basically Beethoven Festival 2016: Let's Dance!
Get Exotic with Basically Beethoven Festival 2016: Let’s Dance! The 36th annual Basically Beethoven Festival continues July 24, 2016,...
Morgan Vaughan
Jul 18, 20162 min read


Dr. Catharine Lysinger
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Morgan Vaughan
Jul 14, 20161 min read




Molly Norcross
Now Hear This: An Interview with Molly Norcross
Morgan Vaughan
Jul 7, 20161 min read
Basically Beethoven Festival 2016: free concerts, diverse programming
Sundays in July: July 10, 17, 24, and 31 Doors open at 2 pm; Rising Star Recital at 2:30 pm; Feature Performance at 3 pm Dallas City...
Morgan Vaughan
May 23, 20162 min read


Morgan Vaughan
Dec 14, 20150 min read
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