The Magic Flute is a story that blends fairy tale and philosophy. One of Mozart’s most brilliant orchestral scores, this magnificent, extravagant opera-in-concert production combines the talents of the SLSO, a cast of acclaimed vocalists including Kansas City born tenor Ben Bliss, and the St. Louis Symphony Chorus and Children's Chorus.
Provided by ArtsKC - Kansas City's Regional Arts Council
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Nearly every Kansas City Ballet rehearsal, class and performance has live music - something that is increasingly rare in the dance world. Classical KC takes you behind the scenes with some of these flexible Kansas City musicians.
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With a song from 1759 as a mile marker, pianist Lara Downes and historian Jill Lepore examine what this land was like just before it became the United States.
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The Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra's recording of Ravel's Boléro is up for a Grammy nomination for best orchestral performance. The recognition comes at a turbulent moment for Venezuela, but the orchestra remains focused on the music.
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KCUR and Classical KC were given just over a month to vacate our longtime offices. Here's what we know so far about the move, and what we don't.
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Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves is retiring from the stage after a last performance as Maria in the Gershwins' Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera, and looking ahead to directing and mentoring.
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Composer and UMKC Conservatory student Rodrigo Camargo is working with Classical KC to showcase the best performances from the Conservatory’s archives.