Harriman-Jewell

Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins had a thriving solo and chamber career when Broadway came calling for her to be concertmaster and soloist in the 2015-16 revival of 'Fiddler on the Roof.' Classical KC speaks with Kelly about her time as the fiddler and her nonprofit, "Music Kitchen-Food for the Soul," which organizes classical music performances in homeless shelters around the world.

In the 45 year history of the Minería Symphony Orchestra of Mexico City, the group has never toured the United States. Ahead of their debut performance in Kansas City, Brooke Knoll speaks with conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and pianist/composer Gabriela Montero about the classical and folkloric sounds of Mexico and Venezuela, and what it means to bring this large group of musicians to KC. We'll hear works by Montero, Carlos Chávez and Silvestre Revueltas.

At the cross section of classical piano, environmental activism, arts education and the remote South Pacific island of Rapa Nui — also known as Easter Island — you’ll find the award-winning pianist and humanitarian Mahani Teave. Christy L'Esperance talks with Teave about her work and coming to Kansas City to perform. We'll hear her play traditional melodies from Rapa Nui as well as solo piano works by Bach, Liszt, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff.

Renowned violist Jordan Bak understands the importance of sharing the arts with young musicians such as the students of Harmony Project KC. Brooke Knoll speaks with Jordan, alongside Kyla Pitts-Zevin and Jaqueline Marquez Salgado from Harmony Project about the transformative power of music. Learn about their Harriman-Jewell Series collaboration and hear recordings of Jordan playing music by Joan Tower, Rebecca Clarke, Jeffrey Mumford and Harrison Leslie Adams, Jr.

Classical KC presents a recent Harriman-Jewell Series Discovery Concert performance at the Folly Theater from pianist, composer and chess champion Harmony Zhu. We'll hear works by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Kapustin and Debussy followed by a post-concert audience question and answer session led by Harriman-Jewell Series director Clark Morris.

Since its founding in 1965, the Harriman-Jewell Series has brought extraordinary performing artists from around the world to Kansas City stages. Learn more about the Series' humble beginnings ahead of its 1,000th performance on January 7.

Many fear backlash from Russia if they speak out against war — but silence could mean harassment here at home.

Classical KC speaks with brother-sister duo Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason about growing up in a musical household, sharing works from underrepresented composers, playing for Royal weddings and being role models. Plus, hear music from their latest albums.

We take you inside Kansas City's historic Folly Theater for a recent Harriman-Jewell Series performance by the King's Singers. We'll hear music inspired by harmony and hope, including works by composers ranging from William Byrd to Queen and Billy Joel.

We take you inside Kansas City's historic Folly Theater for a recent Harriman-Jewell Series performance by renowned countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. We'll hear works by Henry Purcell, Benjamin Britten, Hector Berlioz and George Gershwin. Plus, we'll hear Costanzo perform both parts to a famous Mozart duet.

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 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.