Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Before accepting the position of director of orchestral studies at KU's School of Music, Carolyn Watson says she was concerned about the inadequate salary she was offered, especially compared to the music school’s male orchestra leaders.

Listen on Saturdays at noon for the WFMT Radio Network Opera Series.

Conductor Michael Christie talks with Classical KC about leading the orchestra for Mason Bates' new opera about the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. We will find out what he hopes new and traditional opera fans take away from seeing the show, and hear selections from the opera.