Intermezzo

About

Intermezzo on KMFA Classical 89.5 brings you two hours of the music you love, hosted by local favorites George Preston and Anthony McSpadden, every weekday evening from 7 PM to 9 PM.

Host - Anthony McSpadden

A multi-faceted programmer and announcer now in his third decade in radio, KMFA's Director of Broadcasting and Content Anthony McSpadden came to Austin in 2016 from Norfolk, Virginia, where he wore a couple of hats; as afternoon drive classical music host and producer for WHRO-FM, and as Program Director for its sister NPR affiliate WHRV.  A native Texan whose career began at WRR in Dallas, he hosted middays and mornings, and served as the station’s music director for ten years. Prior to his move to Norfolk in 2009, McSpadden worked for WorldSpace Corporation, the world’s first satellite radio broadcaster, which recruited him to create and develop a classical music channel – Maestro – for its network platform offerings. He was part of a groundbreaking content team that created unique programming for distribution globally to 134 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, India, and parts of Australia.

Anthony has too many favorites to count and loves finding new music to share with his audience.

Host - George Preston

George Preston, CEO of KMFA Classical 89.5, brings over 30 years of experience in radio, nonprofit organizations, and on-air broadcasting. A native of West Virginia, Preston holds music degrees from Oberlin Conservatory, New England Conservatory, and Boston University.

His broadcasting career began at WXCR, a commercial classical station in Safety Harbor, Florida, where he served as a program host and producer. He later held roles as music director and assistant program director at WBUR in Boston. In 2009, Preston became a prominent voice at WFMT in Chicago, hosting the afternoon drive and producing the internationally syndicated Lyric Opera of Chicago broadcasts. At WNYC, New York City’s primary NPR station, he supervised the music staff and produced live concert broadcasts, festivals, and specials. Between stints at WFMT, he served as General Manager of Classical KCME in Colorado Springs, where he launched a full-time jazz service.

A former singer and actor, Preston performed operatic roles such as Papageno in The Magic Flute, Figaro in The Marriage of Figaro, and Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, as well as leading roles in musicals like Kiss Me Kate, The Music Man, and Show Boat. His deep expertise in classical music and leadership in public radio make him a vital figure in the arts community.

Time

Mondays-Thursdays 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.