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For this UMKC Conservatory professor, a 'thunderbolt moment' is taking him around the world

KCUR | By Christy L'Esperance,
Sam Wisman, Brooke Knoll
Published October 17, 2023 at 10:33 AM CDT
Pianist and UMKC Conservatory professor Thomas Rosenkranz
Brooke Knoll
Pianist and UMKC Conservatory professor Thomas Rosenkranz

With his eclectic repertoire and world travels, pianist Thomas Rosenkranz is charting a unique path as a performer and an educator. Christy L'Esperance talks with Thomas about his early days, his current work and what's next — including a two year journey into the music of Olivier Messiaen.

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Christy L'Esperance

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Thomas Rosenkranz

Thomas Rosenkranz performs Oliver Messiaen's Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant- Jesus (Twenty visions of the Infant Jesus) at in UMKC Conservatory's White Recital Hall on Friday, October 20th at 7:30pm. Learn more at conservatory.umkc.edu.

Thomas Rosenkranz demonstrates a little bit of Olivier Messiaen's "Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant- Jesus (Twenty visions of the Infant Jesus)" at the Classical KC studios.
Brooke Knoll
Thomas Rosenkranz demonstrates a little bit of Olivier Messiaen's "Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant- Jesus (Twenty visions of the Infant Jesus)" at the Classical KC studios.
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Christy L'Esperance
Kansas City native Christy L’Esperance (pronounced “LESS-per-ahns") started listening to classical music on the Snoopy radio she got for her 4th birthday. Today, as Classical KC’s Community Engagement Specialist and On-Air Host, she enjoys classical music through much better speakers. You can reach Christy at clesperance@classicalkc.org. She would love to hear about the ways you keep music in your life.
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Sam Wisman
Sam Wisman is the Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC. Email him at samwisman@classicalkc.org.
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Brooke Knoll
Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.
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