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Libby Hanssen/KCURFrom the bustling warmth of the River Market to the Crossroads’ vibrant nightlife, we’ve curated your very own personal soundtrack to the city. So go ahead - put on your headphones and rediscover the City of Fountains through music! -
Sam WismanThere are fewer performance opportunities for dancers and dance lovers during the summer months, but Moving Arts hopes to give the scene a lift. Christy L'Esperance speaks with Co-Founder/Artistic Director Logan Pachciarz and choreographer Heather Nichols about the group’s mission as well creating movement to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach and Giovanni Pergolesi.
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You don't have to know Bach's birthday or Beethoven's favorite food for this trivia night - but, hey, it wouldn't hurt! Join Classical KC for a fun night of general trivia, music, prizes and more at Casual Animal Brewing. -
After 19 seasons, Michael Stern is stepping down as music director of the Kansas City Symphony, with Matthias Pintscher taking over at the start of the 2024-25 season. Dan Margolies and Classical KC spoke with the outgoing maestro, as well as cellist Yo-Yo Ma, a longtime friend of Stern’s, about Stern's time in Kansas City and what’s ahead for the orchestra. -
While in Kansas City, cello superstar and arts advocate Yo-Yo Ma spoke with Classical KC's Sam Wisman about his decades-long friendship with Michael Stern, finding joy in learning an instrument, how music affects human wellness and recording a premiere for an upcoming Kansas City Symphony album. -
Violin superstar Joshua Bell spoke with Classical KC's Christy L'Esperance about inspiring the next generation of musicians, working with Michael Stern and the Kansas City Symphony and a friendly competition he has going with fellow prodigy and musical superstar Yo-Yo Ma. -
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City's Opera to Go program brings live performances to retirement communities across the Kansas City metro. For the residents of these communities, in-person concerts are an experience that can't be replicated by recordings. -
With the world premiere of "The Haberdasher Prince," a one act opera by Rosabella and Dina Gregory, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City hopes to inspire and bring new audiences of all ages to the art form. Classical KC's Christy L'Esperance speaks with the Lyric's director of learning, Neal Long, about the story and production. -
This upcoming weekend, the Kansas City Symphony will be performing an electric, dance-inducing piece of music by the Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera. Learn more about this piece of music that showcases the unique sounds of the orchestra and will get your toes tapping. -
As a gathering place for all classical music lovers in Kansas City, Classical KC presents as many upcoming concert seasons by local groups as we can get our hands on. -
Celebrating 25 years as one of Ireland's most acclaimed musical ambassadors, the Irish Tenors are set to perform in Kansas City on March 6. Christy L'Esperance speaks with all three about their early inspirations, Irish culture in America and what makes their performances unique. -
Christian Won is a talented pianist and composer from Grandview, MO. Christly L'Esperance speaks with Christian about his musical inspirations, finding balance between practice and teenage fun, his next steps and more.
