Kansas City Local Feature
Archived Episodes
Classical KC features Kansas City musicians, ensembles and personalities
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The exchange of musical inspiration occurs in grand concert halls, universities and private lessons, but the root of it all is in the home — shared amongst family members. Classical KC Ovation Circle member Marylou Turner and her grand-niece, August Siefkes have co-curated a program of music that reflect their shared love of music.
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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 a celebration of holiday music presented by William Jewell College.
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Classical KC Ovation Circle and Advisory Council member Andrew Garton has curated a melodic and dramatic hour of music that highlights the human voice.
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Whether it's leading top orchestras or hosting his nationally syndicated radio show Exploring Music, Bill McGlaughlin is a passionate advocate for music and public support for the arts. Bill speaks with Classical KC's Sam Wisman about his time conducting the Kansas City Symphony and some of his favorite classical repertoire.
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There are many classical music fans whose passion for the music began as children in music lessons. For RadioActive raffle winner Kara Kezios, the love of the music has endured long after the piano lessons have stopped. Kara has curated an hour of great music to get in touch with the inner-piano-student in all of us.
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Whether it's admiring fresh blooms or a vigorous weeding session, enjoy an hour of music to be paired with gardening curated by Classical KC Ovation Circle member Alleen VanBebber. We'll hear works by Gabriel Fauré, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ralph Vaughan Williams and more.
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Enjoy an hour of music curated by Classical KC Ovation Circle member Linda Mitchell. We'll hear music from the 17th through 21st century.
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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.
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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.
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Summerfest is the annual series of concerts that brings some of the best chamber musicians in the region to Kansas City to perform together each July. Brooke Knoll speaks with Summerfest musicians and artistic advisors Jane Carl and Evan Halloin about the upcoming season. We'll hear music from Ludwig van Beethoven and Olivier Messiaen.