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May 28, 2026

Evgeny Kissin, piano; Joshua Bell, violin; Steven Isserlis, cello

Presented by Harriman-Jewell Series at The Folly Theater Kansas City, MO

Three of the world’s most celebrated musicians perform three powerful, idiosyncratic piano trios. The first half of the program is steeped in Jewish music and memory, pairing Rosowsky’s rarely performed Fantastic Dance on Hebrew Themes for Piano Trio with Shostakovich’s devastating Piano Trio No. 2, a searing expression of both intense personal grief and freshly discovered horrors perpetrated during World War II. Tchaikovsky’s immense, sole Piano Trio follows. A wide-ranging and folk-infused musical elegy, it is a notable predecessor to Shostakovich’s trio, and yet it remains one-of-a-kind in its fascinating, masterful construction. Pianist Evgeny Kissin is one of the world’s most in-demand musicians, a master of his craft with an especially storied career spanning 5 decades. Kissin’s musicality, the depth and poetic quality of his interpretations, and his extraordinary virtuosity have earned him the veneration and admiration deserved only by one of the most gifted classical pianists of his generation and, arguably, generations past. With a career spanning almost four decades, GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell is one of the most celebrated artists of his era. Bell has performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world, and continues to maintain engagements as a soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, conductor and as the Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, British cellist Steven Isserlis enjoys a unique and distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. As a concert soloist, he appears regularly with the…

May 30, 2026

JK Live!

Presented by Folly Theater at The Folly Theater Kansas City, MO

After 4 years stuck inside (no one told us Covid was over), the JK! Studios cast has returned with a brand new tour! Drawing on their college roots and using the signature style they created over 9 Seasons of Studio C, the JK cast will be performing never-before-seen material, audience-participation sketches, and a show-stopping parody musical. Join us for a night of family friendly comedy unlike anything you’ve ever seen! “Their stage presence is amazing, the way they work the room is amazing.” – Kenan Thompson“Their work is well put together, it’s good comedy, and I like that my kids like it. Very clever.” – Conan O’Brien

May 31, 2026

Kinnor Philharmonic Summer Concert

Presented by The White Theatre at The White Theatre Leawood, KS

2025-2026 Concert Series Kick your summer off with our artists-in-residence, Kinnor Philharmonic, as they perform amazing music with a Jewish twist. Recommended for ages 12+

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Evgeny Kissin, piano; Joshua Bell, violin; Steven Isserlis, cello

JK Live!

Kinnor Philharmonic Summer Concert

Evgeny Kissin, piano; Joshua Bell, violin; Steven Isserlis, cello

JK Live!

Kinnor Philharmonic Summer Concert

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Events for March 2026

Evgeny Kissin, piano; Joshua Bell, violin; Steven Isserlis, cello

JK Live!

Kinnor Philharmonic Summer Concert

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