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KMFA CLASSICAL PRESENTS

UNOFFICIAL SXSW

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL DAY PART

CO-CURATED BY NATHAN FELIX & SOPHIE MATHIEU

SAT, MAR 9 | NOON-6PM | DRAYLEN MASON MUSIC STUDIO

Austin composer Nathan Felix and this year's Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence Sophie Mathieu have co-curated KMFA's 2nd Annual Unofficial SXSW Contemporary Classical Day Party in the Draylen Mason Music Studio on Saturday, March 9 from Noon to 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy free music throughout the afternoon by local contemporary classical artists including Akins Sinfonietta Orchestra, Austin Percussion Collective, Esteban Alvarez, Jessy Eubanks, Density512, Maru, Middle Sattre, Khalo Quartet + James Tecuatl-Lee, Panoramic Voices, Perpetual Motion, Kimberly Sandoval, Mago Sextet, and other special guests. 

The event is FREE and open to the public when you RSVP in advance by clicking below.

RSVP FOR FREE!

***We are expecting a large crowd for this event and entrance into the performance studio will be based on availability. Those who are on the RSVP list will be given priority. This is not an official SXSW event so your festival badge or wristband will make you look important, but it doesn't provide you any benefit at this event.***

Guests will enjoy complimentary beverages from:

Special thanks to our community partners:

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, March 9
• Time: 12:00 Noon to 6:00 p.m.
• Venue: Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA
• Website: https://2024classicaldayparty.planningpod.com/

Ticket Information

• Cost: Free when you RSVP in advance

Presenter Details

• Name: KMFA Classical 89.5

KMFA 89.5 is an independent public classical radio station in Austin, TX. Established in 1967, KMFA serves approximately 120,000 listeners each week and features locally produced shows like Classical Austin, Early Music Now, and From The Butler School, as well as nationally distributed programming from Public Radio International, American Public Media, and National Public Radio.

KMFA supports many regional arts organizations such as the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Opera, and Texas Performing Arts with on-air and online promotions, co-sponsorships, and interviews with KMFA hosts. Our Listen Local initiative broadcasts Austin’s finest classical music performances, making classical music and cultural events available to all. With popular programs like the “Kids On Key” and the Free Midday Concert Series, KMFA encourages arts education and supports the Central Texas community.

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