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Andrew SchwartzWith the world premiere of "The Haberdasher Prince," a one act opera by Rosabella and Dina Gregory, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City hopes to inspire and bring new audiences of all ages to the art form. Classical KC's Christy L'Esperance speaks with the Lyric's director of learning, Neal Long, about the story and production. -
Courtesy of musiciansWhen you think about the guitar, your favorite rock band or a singer-songwriter might come to mind, but classical guitar rocks just as hard as its more mainstream counterparts. April is International Guitar Month: celebrate by learning more about Kansas City’s classical guitar scene.
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The votes are in! Find out which carol rose to the top, as chosen by our listeners. -
As the days get shorter and the nights grow longer, moments of light and renewal shine even brighter in our lives. Classical KC and KCUR staff members contributed their favorite seasonal events and traditions to our guide to find warmth and radiance in darker times -
Add some holiday cheer to your regular classical listening with our special fall & winter holiday programming. From Hanukkah and Christmas to Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve, enjoy music fit for any and every celebration this season. -
Choral music traditions and the holiday season go hand-in-hand. Whether you're hoping to join in on Handel's 'Messiah' or experience premieres of newly written works, learn more about a sampling of upcoming events from Kansas City's vibrant choral music scene. -
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. -
Grab your popcorn and head to the...concert hall? From 'Harry Potter' to 'Coco,' explore the ways you can enjoy movies with live soundtracks in Kansas City this upcoming season. -
Helen Frankenthaler’s 'Coral Wedge' // 'Valencia' by Caroline Shaw -
Grace Hartigan’s 'The Massacre' // 'Fire in My Mouth IV: Fire' by Julia Wolfe -
Jane Freilicher’s 'Landscape' // 'Made in America' by Joan Tower -
Helen Frankenthaler’s 'Midnight Shore' // 'By the Still Waters' by Amy Beach -
Elaine de Kooning’s 'Bacchus #10 // 'Masquerade' by Anna Clyne -
Gilda Snowden’s 'Imaginary Landscape' // 'Starburst' by Jessie Montgomery
