The UMKC Conservatory Hour - Tradition revisited: Zhou Long, Medtner, Godowsky and Taffanel

By Rodrigo Camargo,

Published September 24, 2026 at 9:22 AM CDT

In this week’s UMKC Conservatory Hour, we'll hear an ancient Chinese drumming tradition revisited by a renowned KC based composer, plus prize winning chamber music and a nostalgic waltz.

Host

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

Program

Triakontameron Suite, No. 11: Alt-Wien
By Leopold Godowsky
Sean Chen, piano

Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 50, I. Toccata - allegro risoluto
By Nikolai Medtner
Andreas Landstedt, piano
UMKC Conservatory Orchestra
Conducted by Carlos Alberto Pacheco

Wind Quintet in G minor
By Paul Taffanel
2021 UMKC Plaza Winds
Terry Andrews, flute
Tom Lacy, oboe
Nuvee Thammikasakul, clarinet
Brianna Volkmann, horn
Dennis Pearson, bassoon

The Rhyme of Taigu
By Zhou Long
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Darrell Ang

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