Libby Hanssen
ContributorOriginally from Indiana, Libby Hanssen is a freelance writer in Kansas City. She is the author of States of Swing: The History of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, 2003-2023. Along with degrees in trombone performance, Libby was a Fellow for the NEA Arts Journalism Institute at Columbia University. Learn more at Proust Eats a Sandwich.
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Music plays a big role in the annual National Society Daughters of the American Revolution conference in Washington D.C. Meet the Kansas woman who has curated the music and accompanied the choir. -
Cellist Nicholas Canellakis is a serious classical musician, but as a content creator he has made millions laugh and offered a new perspective on an artist's life. Classical KC speaks with Canellakis ahead of a Kansas City performance. -
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. -
Just like highly trained musicians, sign language interpreters study music and lyrics, and train their bodies to bring performances to life at Kansas City’s concert halls, theatres and other events. -
The search for school supplies, including the hunt for instruments, sheet music and private lessons, can be a dizzying experience, but there are many local businesses that simplify the process. -
Just like the classical masters before them, Kansas City composers use local landscapes as inspiration for their work. And, as temperatures warm up, local musicians find new, open-air venues for their performances. -
Like a classical music Indiana Jones, one Kansas musicologist brought to light a piece of music not heard since the Renaissance. Now, the Kansas City Chorale has recorded the work for the first time. -
From Jazz to Classical and everything in between, women from Kansas City have created enduring compositions and have had a major impact on the music world. -
What's better than a captivating romantic story? Well, a romantic story about music and musicians of course! Classical KC asked local book experts to share their music-related love story recommendations
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Exercise and sport are sometimes seen as antithetical to classical music, but there’s a lot to be gained by maintaining a workout regime, with health benefits transferable to music making.
