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91.9 Classical KC Celebrates Its First Birthday

By Steve Kraske,

Published July 20, 2021 at 3:08 PM CDT

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A musical group of 7 people are standing under a white tent playing various instruments including cello, basoon, and violin. — Classical KC celebrated its birthday with a concert by The Wires and Porch Music KC at KC Bier Co. on July 19th.

KCUR's sister station KWJC, better known as 91.9 Classical KC, is celebrating one year on air this month.

Despite a pandemic launch, plans went ahead as scheduled to make classical music on FM again available 24/7 in Kansas City. Hear how the first year has gone and what listeners can expect in the future from 91.9 Classical KC.

Stephen Steigman, director, 91.9 Classical KC
Dan Margolies, cohost, 91.9 Classical KC
Jan Kraybill, organ conservator, The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Laurel Parks, violinist, The Wires
Sascha Groschang, cellist, The Wires

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