From practice rooms to concert halls, Franz Liszt's Transcendental Etudes present pianists with musical and technical hurdles that result in magical performances.

During their April 13 concert as part of UMKC Conservatory's América Festival, Trio Sanromá will share music from Caribbean composers. Learn more about the group and a few of the composers that will be featured on their program.

Carolina Heredia's "Ius in bello" explores the interaction between Venezuelan police and protestors during civil unrest in 2004. As part of UMKC Conservatory's América Festival, hear the Mizzou New Music Ensemble perform this work.

On April 11, Ebonee Thomas will perform the world premiere of Luis Quintana's "Huraké" for solo flute as part of UMKC Conservatory's América Festival. Learn more about this work and its influences.

As part of UMKC Conservatory's inaugural América Festival, guitarist Arturo Castro Nogueras will present a program of works for solo guitar, including Roberto Sierra's stunning "Sonata para guitarra."

Andy Akiho's 'Seven Pillars' combines visual effects and flashing lights with unconventional instruments such as glass bottles and boxes for a fun and highly syncopated piece for percussion. Learn more about this cutting-edge piece recently performed by UMKC's Ensemble in Residence: Sandbox Percussion.