Hong Hong Gianakon is bringing a global influence and folkloric instruments to Kansas City

By Sascha Groschang,

Published October 8, 2024 at 9:47 AM CDT

newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. To honor this milestone, explore music from Kansas City composers — like guest Hong Hong Gianakon — in the third of a series of shows highlighting artists with local connections.

Guest
Hong Hong Gianakon - composer/musician

Hosts
Sascha Groschang
Laurel Parks

Program
Sparks
by Hong Hong Gianakon
newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble; Hong Hong Gianakon - pipa

Daaro Waari
Traditional, arr. by. Akshaya Tucker
Salistina Music Society; Saili Oak - voice

Anima Animus
by Nick Omiccioli
Juventas New Music Ensemble

Songs of Sensibility
by Leah Sproul
Ruth Carver - voice, Brendan Bondurant - guitar

Sound Currents

Sascha Groschang

Sascha Groschang is a host for Sound Currents on 91.9 Classical KC.

Laurel Parks

Laurel Parks is a host for Sound Currents on 91.9 Classical KC.

Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is a Senior Producer for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3. Email him at samwisman@classicalkc.org.

Brooke Knoll

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.