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Classical KC speaks with Jennifer Owen and Brad Cox, the married couple behind the Owen/Cox Dance Group. We'll learn about their commitment to performing new works to live music, and finding inspiration in the individual artistry of the dancers and musicians with whom they work.

Classical KC speaks with Wil Baptiste - violist with the Grammy Award-nominated string duo Black Violin. We'll hear Black Violin's unique blend of classical and hip-hop, as well as music curated by Wil and violinist, Kev Marcus.

Classical KC speaks with Lauran Delancy and Pat Latshaw of Kansas City's Rezound Handbell Ensemble about the history of handbells, and the joys and challenges of the art form. We will hear holiday favorites and contemporary music performed by the group.

Host Brooke Knoll speaks with Steve Lewis and Kathryn Hilger of the Midwest Chamber Ensemble about finding new ways to connect with audiences and still finding encouragement in post-performance phone calls with mom. We'll hear the ensemble, in various configurations, perform music by Robert Schumann, Ernö Dohnányi, Claude Debussy and more.

Classical KC previews a Kansas City performance by the forward-thinking Aeolus Quartet. We speak with violinist Rachel Shapiro and violist Caitlin Lynch about the group's expansive exploration of American music, and their open-hearted approach to chamber music.

Harp virtuoso Bridget Kibbey and Camden Shaw, cellist with the Dover Quartet, speak with Classical KC about their early days, winning bets, and joining forces for an all-Bach performance in Kansas City.

Classical KC speaks with Jeff Nelson and Achilles Liarmakopoulos of the legendary quintet, the Canadian Brass, about their origin story, new music, Christmas music and bringing their sense of silly fun and virtuosity to stages for over fifty years.

Classical KC speaks with countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo about breaking with vocal convention as well as his early struggles and successes. Plus, hear how he celebrates the beauty (and absurdity) of the operatic art form.

Classical KC's Brooke Knoll speaks with Serena Canin of the Brentano Quartet about the group's guiding principles, finding inspiration in Beethoven's "Immortal Beloved," and working with Kansas City-native Joyce DiDonato. We'll hear one of Beethoven's last works as well as contemporary music by Jake Heggie and Steven Mackey.

Since 1982 William Jewell College has partnered with Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral to present "The City Come Again" as a gift in music and word to Kansas City. Dr. Ian Coleman, Chair of the Department of Performing Arts at William Jewell College, hosts this program of students and faculty presenting seasonal music, poetry, and more.