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Classical KC speaks with Matt Levy and Zach Shemon of the Grammy Award-winning Prism Quartet on this week's Local Feature. We'll find out how a gig with Prism set Shemon on the road towards teaching at the UMKC Conservatory, plus we'll hear the ensemble perform music by Jennifer Higdon, Chen Yi, Libby Larsen and more.

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney speaks with Classical KC about an emotional return to the rehearsal room and the performance stage. We'll hear music from the Kansas City Ballet's season opening program by Tchaikovsky, Philip Glass and The Chieftains. Edwaard Liang, artistic director of BalletMet, will also speak about creating his work "Wunderland."

Classical KC's Brooke Knoll speaks with Keith Stanfield about choosing the violin over a professional soccer career, forming Kansas City's Opus 76 string quartet, and recording a full Beethoven string quartet cycle during the pandemic.

Before their performances in Kansas City, Classical KC speaks with Mari Yoshinaga and Garrett Arney of the arx duo about the successes and trials of touring with everything from a musical saw to a one-thousand pound custom-made bell. We'll also hear a diverse selection of modern music for percussion.

Classical KC speaks with Jennifer Owen and Brad Cox, the married couple behind the Owen/Cox Dance Group. We'll learn about their commitment to performing new works to live music, and finding inspiration in the individual artistry of the dancers and musicians with whom they work.

Classical KC speaks with Wil Baptiste - violist with the Grammy Award-nominated string duo Black Violin. We'll hear Black Violin's unique blend of classical and hip-hop, as well as music curated by Wil and violinist, Kev Marcus.

Host Brooke Knoll speaks with Steve Lewis and Kathryn Hilger of the Midwest Chamber Ensemble about finding new ways to connect with audiences and still finding encouragement in post-performance phone calls with mom. We'll hear the ensemble, in various configurations, perform music by Robert Schumann, Ernö Dohnányi, Claude Debussy and more.

Classical KC previews a Kansas City performance by the forward-thinking Aeolus Quartet. We speak with violinist Rachel Shapiro and violist Caitlin Lynch about the group's expansive exploration of American music, and their open-hearted approach to chamber music.

Harp virtuoso Bridget Kibbey and Camden Shaw, cellist with the Dover Quartet, speak with Classical KC about their early days, winning bets, and joining forces for an all-Bach performance in Kansas City.

Classical KC speaks with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo about breaking with vocal convention as well as his early struggles and successes. Plus, hear how he celebrates the beauty (and absurdity) of the operatic art form.