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Classical KC speaks with Sandbox Percussion's Ian Rosenbaum and Director of Orchestra's at the UMKC Conservatory, Kevin Noe, about championing new music, collaboration and inspiring students.

Classical KC speaks with violinist Susan Goldenberg and her brother, pianist William Goldenberg, about their early years and their decades of traveling and performing together. Also, as a forty-year veteran of the Kansas City Symphony, Susan shares what she's looking for in a music director.

Classical KC's Brooke Knoll speaks with Young Steinway Artist and Overland Park, KS native Haley Myles about studying abroad, learning to love piano through the music of Frédéric Chopin, and how her digital marketing skills help to amplify her musical ones.

Classical KC speaks with brother-sister duo Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason about growing up in a musical household, sharing works from underrepresented composers, playing for Royal weddings and being role models. Plus, hear music from their latest albums.

Pianist and scholar Dr. Samantha Ege sits down with Classical KC's Brooke Knoll for a discussion about her musicianship, her research and the musical voices she works to bring to the forefront. We'll hear her perform works by Margaret Bonds, Florence Price, Kansas City native Nora Holt and more.

Classical KC speaks with bass-baritone Jonathan Woody and Spire Chamber Ensemble founder and artistic director Ben Spalding about collaborating together and working to expand the choral cannon. We'll hear works by composers ranging from Palestrina to Stephen Paulus and Ken Burton.

Celebrate Pride month with Classical KC by listening to meaningful music selected by queer Kansas City artists, including Lee Hartman from the Mid America Freedom Band, singer and harpist Calvin Arsenia, and members of the Kansas City Women’s Chorus. Hear music by John Corigliano, Caroline Shaw, Julius Eastman and more.

Classical KC speaks with legendary bassist and pedagogue François Rabbath as well as KC Bass Workshop founder Johnny Hamil about the respect they share for each other and their young students. Plus, we'll learn what artists are coming to Kansas City to teach and perform. We'll hear music that features the double bass from Rabbath, Xavier Foley, Marcos Machado and more.

On this special Kansas City Local Feature, we'll hear music to celebrate Classical KC's second birthday as chosen by Classical KC listeners. Be transported to a musical oasis through these selections.

Explore folkloric and genre-bending music from Chiapas, Mexico, courtesy of Kansas City's Marimba Sol de Chiapas. Artistic director John Currey will explain the roots of this traditional style of playing and how it came to Kansas City. We'll also learn about an upcoming collaboration with Ensemble Iberica from artistic director Beau Bledsoe.