Dante once wrote, “From a little spark may burst a flame.” The Friends of Chamber Music will present a positively combustible program with “Spark of Genius” April 26 at the … Click to C...
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A staple on Kansas City’s radio waves for over three decades died on Tuesday. Classic rock station 101 The Fox announced that Brian Adams, known as Slacker to listeners, died … Click to Conti...
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The Harriman-Jewell Series is celebrating a big anniversary next season, and it’s celebrating with artists who have been mainstays of the series, like Joshua Bell, Joyce DiDonato and Itzhak Per...
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The Friends of Chamber Music is calling its 2024-2025 season “Voyages,” and the itinerary should please those who want to go on a musical escape. From big birthday celebrations to … Click t...
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Uniquely KC Editor’s Note Embed When a singer hits the top of the charts, she’s usually rewarded with million-dollar contracts, private jets and stadiums full of adoring fans. But there … C...
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Matthias Pintscher will begin his tenure as music director of the Kansas City Symphony next season, and he has put together a classical series that gives insight into his taste … Click to Conti...
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As artistic director of the Kansas City Ballet more than a decade now, Devon Carney keeps checking off his to-do list. From “Sleeping Beauty” to the upcoming “Jewels,” he has … Click to...
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The Lyric Opera of Kansas City has a history of hiring some of America’s finest singers to star in its productions, but it has really outdone itself with its just-announced … Click to Continu...
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The Requiem by French composer Maurice Duruflé is considered one of the great sacred masterpieces of the 20th century. Composed in 1947, the work has an impressionistic, ethereal quality that �...
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The importance of Village Presbyterian Church to Kansas City’s cultural life cannot be overstated. Not only has the Prairie Village church served as a venue for countless memorable concerts by ...
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In J.M. Barrie’s children’s classic “Peter Pan,” Peter says to Wendy: “I taught you to fight and to fly. What more could there be?” What more, indeed. Peter, Wendy and … Click to Co...
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Kansas City’s “adopted daughter” and a true daughter of Kansas City, Kansas, are vying for one of the top honors at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Taylor Swift, who is … Click to Continue �...
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Lisa Henry is one of the most important jazz singers to hail from Kansas City. Her name may not be as immediately recognizable as Kevin Mahogany or Karrin Allyson, but … Click to Continue »
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Charles Ives’ “Concord” Piano Sonata is one of the most brilliant works of American classical music. But with a length of almost an hour and demanding music for both pianist … Click to Co...
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Two years ago while Matt Pryor was embarking on a tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his Kansas City band’s first album, he found himself in a “weird headspace.” … Click to Continu...
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Here’s a concert that will knock your socks off. The Harriman-Jewell Series presents pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason and the Royal Philharmonic conducted by Vasily Petrenko on Jan. 23 at Helzberg Ha...
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The Kansas City Symphony is teaming up with local icon and hip-hop artist Tech N9ne for a special performance May 4 at the Midland theater. They are bringing “a night … Click to Continue »
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What an auspicious start to the new year. Hometown favorite Joyce DiDonato will join the Kansas City Symphony conducted by its music director Michael Stern for what promises to be … Click to Co...
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For lovers of Handel’s “Messiah,” Kansas City is a great place to be in December. Not only do you get a big, full-throated version from the Kansas City Symphony, you … Click to Continue �...
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On sale Friday, Dec. 15 Jenny Lewis with Hayden Pedigo, March 5, The Truman. $30-$65 Letterkenny, March 12, Folly. Ticket prices TBA. Guster, March 13, Madrid. $35-$75 Margo Cilker, March … Cli...
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Here’s a holiday concert that isn’t just for classical music fans: Violinist Destiny Ann Mermagen, flutist Mary Jamerson and harpist Brooke Knoll present “Christmas Folk” Dec. 17 at Old M...
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A stampede is on its way to Bonner Springs. The Country Stampede, that is. The three-day country music festival, which formerly was held in Manhattan, Kansas, before moving to Topeka … Click to...
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On sale Friday, Dec. 8 Too Many Zooz, Jan. 23, RecordBar. Ticket prices TBA. Mammoth WVH with Nita Strauss, Feb. 23, The Truman. $29.50-$60 Inzo with Moore Kismet, SuperAve., Blookah … Click to...
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Kansas City must be on the “nice” list to get such an overflowing stocking stuffed with musical delights. From the music for a beloved television Christmas special and traditional favorites �...
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On sale Friday, Dec. 1 Steel Panther, Feb. 17, The Truman. $28.50-$50 Loveless, March 3, Madrid. Ticket prices TBA. Set It Off with Crown the Empire, DeathbyRomy and Caskets, April … Click to C...
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What else are you going to do on a cold, wintry, January night? It’s the perfect time to put on some Schoenberg and really listen. There’s a brand new set … Click to Continue »
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On sale Friday, Nov. 24 Los Lobos, May 10, Ameristar. $45-$65 Just announced Casey Donahew, Jan. 11, Madrid. $35-$79.50 Tyler Henry, Jan. 11, Midland. $59.50-$150 Morris Day and the Time, … Cli...
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On sale Friday, Nov. 17 Lyn Lapid, Jan. 19, Record Bar. Ticket prices TBA. Kathy Griffin, Feb. 4, Uptown. Ticket prices TBA. Pantera with Lamb of God, Feb. 13, T-Mobile … Click to Continue »
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A country music festival featuring Kid Rock, Jason Aldean and Hank Williams Jr. is touring the United States in 2024. And they are making a stop in Missouri in June. … Click to Continue »
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András Schiff is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest living pianists and a foremost interpreter of the heavyweights of classical music: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Schuman...
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