The UMKC Conservatory Hour - Spanish colors and Prokofiev’s hope

By Rodrigo Camargo,

Sam Wisman

Published August 28, 2026 at 8:05 AM CDT

Pianist Alon Goldstein playing piano — Pianist Alon Goldstein

In this week’s UMKC Conservatory Hour, a Symphony written and premiered under gunfire, in the apex of World War 2. Plus, a love letter to Spain, with all its colors, rhythms and flavors.

Host

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

Program

Asturias - Leyenda
By Isaac Albéniz
Alon Goldstein, piano

Symphony No. 5 Op. 100
By Sergei Prokofiev
UMKC Conservatory 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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