The UMKC Conservatory Hour - Simple sophistication and a Parisian stroll

By Rodrigo Camargo,

Published August 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT

UMKC Conservatory musicians gather backstage before a performance.

Take a stroll on the streets of Paris with George Gershwin and the UMKC Conservatory orchestra. Also in this episode, you'll hear an award winning performance of a fantastic concerto for piano and a joyful symphony by Haydn.

Host

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

Program

Concierto Fantastico, Op. 78 I - Allegro ma non troppo
By Isaac Albéniz
Andreas Landstedt, piano
UMKC Conservatory Orchestra
Conducted by Jacob Schnitzer

An American in Paris
By George Gershwin
UMKC Conservatory Orchestra
Conducted by Kevin Noe

Symphony No. 88 in G Major, Hob. I/88
By Joseph Haydn
UMKC Chamber Orchestra
Conducted by Drew Crane

The UMKC Conservatory hour on Classical KC is made possible with support from the UMKC Friends of the Conservatory and from listeners like you. Learn more about the Conservatory at conservatory.umkc.edu.