Is There a Pianist in the House?

By Kyle Kellams

Published June 1, 2022 at 1:59 PM CDT

Earlier this year, the guest pianist for an Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra concert tested positive for COVID-19. Kristy Olesfsky answered the call in a pinch and recounts the experience with APO conductor Steven Byess.

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Ozarks at Large Arkansas Philharmonic

Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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