'An incredible mix of music': Summerfest quenches a concert drought in Kansas City

By Brooke Knoll,

Sam Wisman

Published June 25, 2024 at 9:10 AM CDT

Some of the musicians for Summerfest — A group of Summerfest musicians

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.

Host

Brooke Knoll

Summerfest musicians and artistic advisors, Jane Carl and Evan Halloin, at the Classical KC studios

Guests

Jane Carl
Evan Halloin

Program

Septet in Eb major, Op. 20
I. Adagio - Allegro con brio
II. Adagio cantabile
III. Tempo di menuetto
by Ludwig van Beethoven
Linos Ensemble

Quartet for the End of Time
I. Liturgie de cristal
II. Vocalise, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps
III. Abime des oiseaux
VI. Danse de la fureur, pour les sept trompettes
VII. Fouillis d'arcs-en-ciel, pour l'Ange qui annonce la fin du Temps
by Olivier Messiaen
Tashi Quartet

More information about Summerfest and their upcoming season can be found at summerfestkc.org.