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UMKC Conservatory's "América Festival" showcases a diverse tapestry of music

UMKC Conservatory faculty members Noel Torres-Rivera and Ebonee Thomas at Classical KC's studios.
Brooke Knoll
UMKC Conservatory faculty members Noel Torres-Rivera and Ebonee Thomas at Classical KC's studios.

Classical KC's Brooke Knoll speaks with the UMKC Conservatory's Noel Torres-Rivera and Ebonee Thomas about the upcoming "América Festival" which highlights music by composers from North, South and Central America. We'll hear music by Ronaldo Miranda, Astor Piazzolla, José Martínez, Carolina Heredia and more.

Host

Brooke Knoll

Guests

Noel Torres-Rivera
Ebonee Thomas

Program

Variacoes serias (Serious Variations)
by Ronaldo Miranda
Brazilian Guitar Quartet
Four for Tango

They Tried to Bury Us, They Didn't Know We Were Seeds
by José Martínez
Jose Martinez - electronics
Leo Saguiguit - saxophone
Megan Arns - percussion

Ius in Bello
by Carolina Heredia
Alexander Fiterstein - clarinet
Tesla Quartet

Gigue en Rondeau
by Michel Blavet
Ebonee Thomas - flute

Sonata III - Allegro non troppo
by Manuel Ponce
Arturo Castro Nogueras - guitar

You can learn more about the "América Festival" at conservatory.umkc.edu.

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.
Sam Wisman is a Senior Producer for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3. Email him at samwisman@classicalkc.org.