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Composer, conductor, and multi-genre musician Damien Sneed joins Classical KC to discuss his career so far and highlight his Kansas City performance of "Our Song, Our Story - The New Generation of Black Voices." We'll hear music by Sneed, Harry T. Burleigh, Wynton Marsalis and Margaret Bonds.

Hector Del Curto is a virtuoso of the bandoneon, the more lyrical and melancholy Argentinian cousin of the accordion. He has been coming to Kansas City to perform for many years, forging lasting friendships along with way. Hector spoke with Classical KC's Brooke Knoll about what makes tango so special, his career and his catalog. We'll hear music from Astor Piazzolla, Juan Carlos Cobián and Gene Pritsker.

Les invitamos a celebrar el día de la independencia de México con Classical KC, el consulado de México, y nuestro anfitrión invitado Leo Prieto. Aprenderemos sobre las tradiciones de los días festivos, estilos regionales de música mexicana, y escucharemos composiciones de Blas Dimas Galindo, Silvestre Revueltas, Carlos Chávez, Pablo Garcia José Moncayo, y Arturo Márquez.

Classical KC's Brooke Knoll speaks with Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate about his 30 year "passion project" to increase the presence of Native American voices in classical music. We'll hear performances of his work from the Kansas City Symphony and the San Francisco Symphony.

Host Brooke Knoll speaks with Stephanie Brimhall from the Kansas City Symphony and Tuba Christmas, as well as Frank Perez and Will Biggs from Trombone Christmas, about the genesis of each event and what it takes to coordinate these massive low brass extravaganzas. We'll also hear inspiring memories about past performances and a selection of low brass holiday music.

Conductor Chris Kelts and timpanist Bryan Busby join Classical KC for a conversation full of laughs and a shared love for The Kansas City Civic Orchestra. We'll hear how Bryan Busby balances his life as a meteorologist and musician and about some memorable performances with his fellow Civic Orchestra members. We'll also hear music from Paul Dukas and Nikolai Rimsky-Kosakov.

Classical KC speaks with Emily Marrin and Uli Schneider from The Kansas City Women's Chorus about the group's origins, performances, and how they fight for equality and social justice through art and action.

Classical KC speaks with Jackie Lee, artistic director for the Heartland Chamber Music Festival, about the origin of the festival, keeping talented local students in the area, and various community outreach programs. Joining Jackie is Hez Leung, violist with the award winning Rolston String Quartet - featured performers at this year's festival.

Host Robert McNichols Jr. speaks with Jade Powers, Assistant Curator at The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, about The Underground Railroad and the exhibit "Selections from Night Coming Tenderly, Black" by photographer Dawoud Bey. We'll also hear an oratorio based on the writings of William Still from composer Paul Moravec and librettist Mark Campbell.

Edgar Meyer is one of the most versatile and accomplished bassists in the world today. We will hear a recent Harriman-Jewell Series Digital Experience performance that includes original compositions by Edgar, as well as music by Bach, Antonio Carlos Jobim and some traditional Irish jigs. The program will conclude with an insightful and humorous question and answer session with Edgar.