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"Fantasia" was released 84 years ago this month. It was an innovative creation from the mind of Kansas City's Walt Disney and brought classical music to broad audiences. -
Andrew Gaug/Johnson County PostNearly 100 players from the region, spanning grades 6-12, are participating in the new Ad Astra Chamber Orchestra of Kansas City. “I try to get away from stuffy concerts,” says the group co-founder Russ Pieken. -
Sam Wisman"Washington Women" is a choral cycle featuring the words of American first ladies, members of congress, Supreme Court justices and a Vice-President. The work, which will be performed by the choir at Kansas City's All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, was co-composed by Judith Clurman and David Chase. -
Courtesy of Artist/Primo/MasterclassNo matter the medium, violinist Itzhak Perlman has a way of connecting with audiences of all ages. As he visits Kansas City for a performance with his "Fiddler's House" project, Perlman spoke with Classical KC's Christy L'Esperance. -
Courtesy of Aleia GonzalezGuitar is a featured instrument in many Latin American traditions particularly popular in Paraguay. And it’s one of the featured instruments of the Jopará Ensemble, a new performing group of Paraguayan musicians based in Kansas. -
Sam WismanDuring his time in Kansas City studying at Park University's International Center for Music, Behzod Abduraimov formed musical and personal bonds that endure today. During a return trip to the metro to perform with some of those old friends, he reflects on his time in Kansas City.
