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Jan KraybillA scheduling snafu for organist Jan Kraybill started an unique tradition — a Super Bowl Sunday organ concert — that's lasted 25 years. -
Todd Zimmer/Kansas City PBSMemorial Day is more than just a long weekend - it's a time for reflection and celebration. Here are ways to recognize and honor the holiday in the Kansas City region this year.
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From jazz to classical, there's no lack of great music in Kansas City. Whether you're a frequent flyer at the Blue Room or a Kauffman Center regular, there are many ways in which these two genres intersect. Here's a beginner's guide to the rich history of the blending of these vibrant musical sounds. -
It's been a year since we published our first story featuring community music ensembles in Kansas City. To kick off 2024, we're highlighting even more groups you can join to share in the love of music and music-making. -
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
