Music and the arts have helped international piano star Khatia Buniatishvili remain hopeful. Classical KC's Christy L'Esperance speaks with Buniatishvili about growing up in her home country of Georgia, connecting with audiences and performing in Kansas City.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 through October 15, but in Kansas City, there are opportunities to honor and enjoy this heritage through music all year long.

The Topeka Symphony Orchestra has been making classical music fun and accessible in northeast Kansas since its founding in 1945. Classical KC's Christy L'Esperance speaks with music director Kyle Wiley Pickett, just the fourth music director in the orchestra's history, about the group's ethos and upcoming performance season.

Jonathan Leshnoff is one of America’s leading composers. The Baltimore resident’s works have been performed by more than 100 orchestras, including the Kansas City Symphony. Classical KC's Dan Margolies speaks with Leshnoff about becoming a composer and incorporating Jewish mystical traditions into his compositions such as his Symphony No. 3 and Piano Concerto.

Music isn't just a treat for the ears—it can be a remedy for the entire body. Dive into what makes the perfect soundtrack for healing.

Despite her success in the 1930s, Dana Suesse’s music remains underappreciated. From piano concertos infused with jazz to popular film music, Suesse was a woman of great musical prowess.

Kansas City bagpiper extraordinaire Griffin Hall has been nerding out on Scotland’s national instrument since he was 12. This month, he’ll have a chance to play and compete with a world-class pipe and drum band there.

Here are six of the most enjoyed sandwiches, served with local Kansas City recommendations for where to find the best of the best, and a piece of classical music on the side.

Pipe organs are abundant in Kansas City, but sometimes overlooked. Take yourself on a musical tour with our guide to a few of the "King of Instruments" in the metro.

When you’re secretly wiping your tears away behind your elbow or jumping at a horror scare, you might not be thinking about the music. Behind the scenes, though, timeless tunes are hard at work to spark your emotions. From the Silent Era to the latest blockbusters, classical music is a crucial, hidden element in film composition that can make you laugh, cry, and sometimes spill your popcorn.