James Baker
Producer, Host: Classics a la CarteJames first introduced himself to KPAC listeners at midnight on April 8, 1993, presenting Dvorak's 7th Symphony played by the Cleveland Orchestra. Soon after, he became the regular overnight announcer on KPAC.
If pressed to describe himself, James will say he is a musician who hosted classical music. For over 40 years, he has worked as a professional French horn player, holding posts in the Austin Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Orquesta Filarmonica de la Ciudad de Mexico, Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico, and Orquesta Sinfonica de Xalapa, the oldest orchestra in Mexico.
James also is an avid marathoner. Look for him running the streets of San Antonio with his three rescued border collies.
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Cellist John Henry Crawford's quest through international competitions has whetted his appetite for Latin-American music. It's evident in the release of his latest album, "Corazón." -
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The amazing Sarah Willis takes her horn playing to a new level with her latest solo album, Mozart y Mambo, Part 2.
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TPR's James Baker visits with Los Angeles Guitar Quartet member Bill Kanengiser on the occasion of the group's 40th anniversary, and their new album, "Opalescent."
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Gabriela Diaz-Alatriste is featured on this week's "Classics a la Carte" for Hispanic Heritage Month. She's the first Mexican woman to ever hold the Music Directorship of a professional Mexican orchestra.
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A special series on KPAC 88.3 FM this month will air weekdays at 2:00 p.m. during "Classical Connections."
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James Baker speaks to Lara Downes about her new video series, Amplify With Lara Downes.
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Sarah Willis, a member of the Berlin Philharmonic for 19 years, speaks of her new solo album, https://youtu.be/ZFiX1F2r_p8">Mozart y Mambo, what it's like…
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In a pre-interview exchange of text messages between Classics a la Carte host James Baker and pianist Lara Downes, Lara asked: “Do you have my new…
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Lara Downes describes these times as the "lost season," referring to the blanket cancellations of concert engagements practically every performing artist…
