Czech pianist Ivan Moravec was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. While not one to promote himself, he was greatly respected around the world and was called “the poet of the piano.” We’ll hear his artistry on display in three familiar works by Beethoven.

From the Top is America’s largest national platform celebrating young, classically trained musicians. In a special Kansas City episode, we'll hear performances by five area musicians.

“Carmen” is not only one of the world’s favorite operas, it is also the source of irresistible melodies that live on in popular culture. Host Frank Byrne guides you through three works inspired by George Bizet's memorable music.

From cathedral organs to carol sing-a-longs, The City Come Again is a uniquely Kansas City performance from inside Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. Host Ian Coleman will be your guide through music and poetry for the holiday season presented by William Jewell College.

Host Frank Byrne has prepared a program of carols composed over two centuries. Music by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Morton Gould, and Benjamin Britten will remind us of the long history and musical traditions of the holiday.

What music would you like to have if marooned on a desert island? Host Frank Byrne shares some of his favorites – music by Richard Strauss and Josef Strauss, Mascagni, Chopin, and Bolcom. Get your sunscreen and dream of warmer weather as you listen to these musical masterpieces.

The violin has a musical and spiritual connection with Russian music and this show features works by Sergei Taneyev and Peter Tchaikovsky that may be new to you. They’re melodious, soulful and steeped in the Russian spirit.

Who doesn’t like a good scare once in a while, especially on Halloween? We’ll hear diverse selections from the small screen to the big screen plus some other-worldly sounds from composers such as Béla Bartók, György Ligeti, John Williams and more.

Dmitri Shostakovich was a great Russian composer and is remembered today for his powerful symphonies. But there is one musical genre in which he composed more than any other: film music. We’ll hear selections from his marvelous score for the 1955 film “The Gadfly.”

Mendelssohn’s score to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is one of the miracles in classical music. Begun as a youthful expression of enthusiasm for the play, he later expanded it while keeping the same enthusiasm and innocence.