Dig into new music in full bloom with composer Keith Kirchoff

By Sascha Groschang,

Laurel Parks, Sam Wisman, Brooke Knoll

Published April 7, 2023 at 11:20 AM CDT

Explore the concept of new life and blooming on Sound Currents, as we explore music about flowers and plants with guest Keith Kirchoff.

Hosts
Sascha Groschang
Laurel Parks

Guests
Keith Kirchoff, pianist and composer

Program

Emergence
by Keith Kirchoff
Hinge: Dan VanHassel - electric guitar, Matt Sharrock - percussion, Philipp Staudlin - saxophone, Keith Kirchoff - piano

3 Flower Songs
by Eric Whitacre
Ronald Staheli with the Brigham Young University Singers

Succulent Blues
by Anne Lebaron
Ronit Kirchman (violin), Anne LeBaron (harp), Wolfgang Fuchs (contrabass clarinet), Torsten Muller (double bass)

Rosemary Swale
by Beth Anderson
Rubio String Quartet

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Sascha Groschang

Sascha Groschang is a host for Sound Currents on 91.9 Classical KC.

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Laurel Parks

Laurel Parks is a host for Sound Currents on 91.9 Classical KC.

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Sam Wisman

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.

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Brooke Knoll

Brooke Knoll is the digital audience specialist and afternoon host for Classical KC. You can reach her at brooke@classicalkc.org.

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