Local music

This week on Sound Currents, explore the concept of transition. The only constant that we can count on in this world is change, and we'll navigate the murky waters of this transition between life and death with guest Narong Prangcharoen.

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.

This week, Michael Stern and Dan Margolies offer their insights on works that showcase members of the Kansas City Symphony as featured soloists. Plus, associate principal horn David Sullivan joins the conversation to share his experience moving from inside the orchestra to center stage to play Schumann's "Konzertstück" for four horns.

What instruments do you think of when you think of classical music? The piano? Perhaps the mighty orchestral instruments? On this week's Sound Currents, composer Shelley Washington joins us for a show exploring new music that features unexpected instruments from around the world.

This week on Sound Currents, explore music inspired by the sounds of nature. From dappled rays of sunlight to the great wide expanse of the open sky, join guest Hannah Collins as we journey through all our world has to offer.

Today we are diving into the music of Missouri! Enjoy new works from the American Wild Ensemble's project that honors and reflects on the state's 200 year history and hear from one of composers included in that collaboration: Ingrid Stölzel.

Classical KC's Brooke Knoll speaks with Keith Stanfield about choosing the violin over a professional soccer career, forming Kansas City's Opus 76 string quartet, and recording a full Beethoven string quartet cycle during the pandemic.

On this week's Sound Currents, explore music that is influenced — in a variety of ways — through jazz, tango, and improvisatory music. Guest Jeremy Harman joins host Sascha and Laurel for a show that'll help you get your groove on!

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.

Michael Stern returns as co-host for a program featuring music for our time, a classic concerto and a requiem for the living. We'll hear anthemic music by Jessie Montgomery and a concerto by Max Bruch with violinist Augustin Hadelich. Also, find out why Brahms' "A German Requiem" is a "desert island" piece for Michael Stern.

Experience a full day through music on Sound Currents. Start in slumber with a piece for cello quartet before awakening with a piece by this week's guest, Paul Rudy — dubbed “The High Priest of Sound" — and watch the sun rise and fall with two different female composers.

Today we’ll be exploring the string quartet...with friends! On this episode of Sound Currents, discover new ways in which the string quartet is being used by contemporary composers, and hear from guests Akshaya Tucker and Saili Oak.