The UMKC Conservatory Hour - Faure's love letter and Prokofiev's showpiece

By Rodrigo Camargo,

Sam Wisman

Published May 1, 2026 at 8:40 AM CDT

Pianist Alon Goldstein playing piano — Pianist Alon Goldstein

UMKC Conservatory faculty Joseph Genualdi and Sean Chen perform Gabriel Fauré's Violin Sonata No.1, and Alon Goldstein joins the Conservatory Orchestra for a performance of Sergei Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No.3.

Host

Rodrigo Camargo
Rodrigo Camargo is a Brazilian composer currently pursuing his DMA in Composition at the UMKC Conservatory.

Program

Violin Sonata No.1 in A Major
by Gabriel Fauré
Joseph Genualdi, violin; Sean Chen, piano

Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major Op. 26
by Sergei Prokofiev
Alon Goldstein, piano
UMKC Conservatory Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Kevin Noe

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Rodrigo Camargo

Rodrigo works with Classical KC staff to create programming that showcases UMKC Conservatory students, faculty and alumni.

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Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3

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