Love Songs

What classical music sparks romance? On this special KC Local Feature, hear works chosen by Classical KC listeners that tugged at your heart strings, including music from Tchaikovsky, Puccini and Prokoviev.

Ah, love. Many musicians have been inspired by it — whether or not their stories had a happy ending. As we gear up for the most romantic day of the year,…

In the world of music, so many songs center around one common subject: love. But for those who aren't singing the praises of romance, there are plenty of…

You told us to forget the flowers and chocolates. You're not that into Valentines Day. And we listened. But still, despite your playful protests, we…

FAVORITE LOVE SONGSWhat's your favorite love song and why? Share in the comments section below, or send an e-mail to centralstandard@kcur.org.Here's what…

Central Standard and Walt Bodine Show producer Andrea Silenzi revisits some of the best works by legendary singer Etta James."When Etta James passed away…

KC Currents' Sylvia Maria Gross tells us about a Brazilian anthem for unrequited love."She says 'my heart, I don't know why, beats happily when I see…

Reporter Dan Verbeck talks about a romantic theme from the 1955 movie "Picnic.""The movie was filmed mostly in Kansas in 1955," Verbeck said."The…

Continuing our series on love songs, KCUR announcer Danie Alexander shares a bit about the audio intensity of a piece by composer Samuel Barber."It's so…

Continuing our series on love songs... Up to Date's Steve Kraske takes us back to a Beatles classic.He barely needs time to consider the question."This is…

Continuing our series on love songs... KCUR's General Manager Patty Cahill tells how a song by Mary Wells sends her back to memories of her first love."My…