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Winterlude Jazz Festival featuring New Orleans Songbook

02-16-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm

Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the...

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Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Led by pianist, Luther S. Allison and vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.

For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries.

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Conservatory Wind Ensemble Concert

02-18-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Conservatory Wind Ensemble performs their first concert of the year.

The UMKC Conservatory Wind Ensemble performs their first concert of the year.

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Hero: The Boy from Troy

02-19-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:30 pm

Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. As a boy,...

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Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. As a boy, Lewis dreamed of being a preacher who helps others. While he doesn’t yet have a congregation, he does have a loyal group of singing chickens that listen to him as he finds his voice. On a harrowing road trip through the South, Lewis’ eyes and mind are opened to the injustices of segregation and racism, inspiring him to take action. As Lewis meets Rosa Parks and Dr. King and ultimately becomes a leader and American hero, Jayden learns how he, too, can take a stand.

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Conservatory Symphony Orchestra Concert

02-19-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Conservatory Symphony Orchestra performs with the winner of the Concerto/Aria competition.

The UMKC Conservatory Symphony Orchestra performs with the winner of the Concerto/Aria competition.

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The Gesualdo Six

02-21-2025

Presented by Friends of Chamber Music at Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 21 @ 7:00 pm

In their Kansas City debut, The Gesualdo Six present a program full of ‘jewels in the crown’ of the Italian Renaissance entitled...

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In their Kansas City debut, The Gesualdo Six present a program full of ‘jewels in the crown’ of the Italian Renaissance entitled “Josquin’s Legacy” by tracing themes of pedagogy and patronage in northern Italy over 150 years, featuring works by Brumel, Josquin, Mouton and L'Héritier. They will bring “undefinable excitement that comes from a group of musicians working absolutely as one.” – Gramophone

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Alisa Amador Trio (CANCELLED)

02-22-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 22 @ 7:30 pm

Alisa Amador is a connector. Her EP, "Narratives", is a six-song snapshot in time. It's a deep look at a person stumbling through life...

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Alisa Amador is a connector. Her EP, "Narratives", is a six-song snapshot in time. It's a deep look at a person stumbling through life in two languages — English and Spanish — and in many states of mind about it all.

Amador\'s crystal-clear vocals are so effortless throughout “Narratives” that it's almost easy to forget how technically talented she is. Until she moves from almost-spoken-word territory to a powerful chorus without hesitation or illustrates a repetitive refrain that's so affecting it feels like you might want to live inside it for a little while.

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Celebration of Peace

02-22-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at Community of Christ Temple, Independence
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 22 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Choirs perform their Celebration of Peace concert.

The UMKC Choirs perform their Celebration of Peace concert.

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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

02-23-2025

Presented by Harriman-Jewell Series at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 23 @ 5:30 pm

With its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City’s most historic venues, the company has developed...

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With its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City’s most historic venues, the company has developed choreography for 40 ballets, composed of 60 folk dancers and musicians who have performed extensively across Mexico and abroad. Fundada en 1952 por la coreógrafa Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico es la compañía de danza tradicional más venerada de México. Ballet Folklórico reúne la música, la danza y los trajes del folklore mexicano, desde las civilizaciones pre-colombianas hasta la era moderna. “The dancers, clad in eye-popping pink, green and turquoise, move in battalion-worthy, cascading lines, their small stamping steps sharply reminiscent of tap. The gorgeous costumes and breathtaking formations keep coming, dance after dance.” – Roslyn Sulcas, NY Times “Long before “Riverdance,” Amalia Hernandez understood the power of rhythmic thunder. Before “The Lion King,” she saw the magic of dancers who could “become” animals or giant puppets. When her 50-year-old institution, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, whirled through Galveston’s 1894 Grand Opera House on Saturday, the audience was ready to shout Viva Mexico! well before the cast did.” — Molly Glentzer, Houston Chronicle

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Imani Winds/Boston Brass

02-23-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm

This season, two powerhouse ensembles will join forces once again to create a "super band" collaboration featuring the music of the...

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This season, two powerhouse ensembles will join forces once again to create a "super band" collaboration featuring the music of the iconic, multi-Grammy-winning musician and composer, Arturo Sandoval. The program will also include music by Khachaturian, Bach, de Falla, and Piazzolla, as well as modern masters D'Rivera and Simon.

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Czech National Symphony Steven Mercurio, conductor, Sandy Cameron, violin, Maxim Lando, piano

02-25-2025

Presented by Harriman-Jewell Series at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Feb 25 @ 7:00 pm

Renowned for its versatility, the orchestra annually presents a broad program ranging from classical music concerts to contemporary...

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Renowned for its versatility, the orchestra annually presents a broad program ranging from classical music concerts to contemporary genres, film scores, jazz and musicals. Under the baton of music director Steven Mercurio, the CNSO will feature two dynamic soloists, violinist Sandy Cameron and pianist Maxim Lando along with legendary symphonic favorites by Antonin Dvorak. The CNSO has also renewed its longstanding cooperation with Andrea Bocelli, plus accompanied Rolando Villazon and Jonas Kaufmann. The orchestra has collaborated with some of the most prominent pop artists, such as Sting, George Michael, Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves, Angélique Kidjo, Denise Donatelli, Ute Lemper, and great instrumentalists, such as James Morrison, Branford & Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Shew, Joe Lovano, John Abercrombie, John Patitucci, Dave Weckl, Chick Corea and many more.

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säje

02-28-2025

Presented by Folly Theater at The Folly Theater, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 28 @ 7:30 pm

The GRAMMY Award® winning vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek,...

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The GRAMMY Award® winning vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage. Born out of close friendship and deep admiration, these world-renowned artists, composers, and arrangers have come together to explore, create, and celebrate the music that moves them. As individuals, each artist has crafted their own notable solo career, and now are delighted to bring their collective voices to this union, traversing a vast array of compelling original material, beloved jazz standards, and contemporary re-imaginings (The Bad Plus, YEBBA, Björk, etc). After debuting an inspiring and energized set at the 2020 Jazz Education Network Conference in New Orleans, säje went on to tour multiple jazz festivals and clubs from January to March. During quarantine, säje received their first GRAMMY® nomination, for their composition “Desert Song” in the Best Arrangement Instruments and Vocals category. They were awarded the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize Award for their second composition “Wisteria”, as well as their first Jazz Journalists Association Award Nomination for “Best Vocal Jazz Group”. The collective also recently received gracious support for their continued work through the Chamber Music of America New Jazz Works grant, the Super Patron Grant, the Jazz Road Creative Residencies grant, and the USC Visions + Voices grant. Their highly anticipated debut album was released in August of 2023, featuring new original work and compelling covers, highlighting collaborations with artists Jacob Collier, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ambrose Akinmusire, and more. The album was received  to critical acclaim, and wide reception, landing a #2 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart, and peaking at #4 on the iTunes Jazz Chart. The group won their first GRAMMY Award® for their arrangement of “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning” in collaboration with their friend Jacob Collier. The union of säje is rooted in the tradition of joy, curiosity, lush harmony, heart-felt expression, and profound sisterhood.

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NEXUS No. 2

03-01-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 pm

Combustion, confluence, and convergence in the performing arts; the NEXUS vision is to engage students in innovative and integrated...

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Combustion, confluence, and convergence in the performing arts; the NEXUS vision is to engage students in innovative and integrated performing arts initiatives that engage music, dance, and theatre within the Conservatory.

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Park University International Center for Music 6th Annual Stanislav & Friends Concert

03-01-2025

Presented by Park University at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Mar 01 @ 7:00 pm

Stanislav & Friends, an annual gala of classical music that showcases an all-star lineup of faculty, students, alumni and friends of the...

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Stanislav & Friends, an annual gala of classical music that showcases an all-star lineup of faculty, students, alumni and friends of the Park University International Center for Music, will be held on Saturday, March 1, starting at 7 p.m. inside Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo.

The Park ICM’s signature event, this year’s Stanislav & Friends will highlight the “Echoes of Spain,” immersing the audience in an evening of passion and talent as the rich tapestry of Spanish melodies and rhythms are showcased.“The entire concert follows the “Echoes of Spain” theme, featuring works inspired by Spanish themes across different composers and time periods,” said the concert’s namesake, pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch. “Each piece highlights the influence of Spanish melodies, rhythms and atmosphere in classical music, making this program a celebration of Spain’s rich musical legacy.”

Ioudenitch, Park ICM artistic director and gold medalist of the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2001 — who is widely regarded for his strong individuality and musical conviction — will open the concert with a performance of “Spanish Rhapsody,” composed by Franz Liszt. Ioudenitch will also be a part of the concert’s conclusion, Maurice Ravel’s “Rapsodie Espagnole for Two Pianos.” While Ioudenitch will play one piano throughout all four movements of the piece, four other extraordinary pianists in their own right will join Ioudenitch, rotating on the second piano to play one movement each.

Joining Ioudenitch on “Rapsodie Espagnole” will be two of his protégés — Behzod Abduraimov, Park ICM artist-in-residence and winner of the 2009 London International Piano Competition, and Ilya Shmukler, Park ICM graduate student and winner of the 2024 Concours Géza Anda Piano Competition — as well as renowned Spanish classical pianist Luis Fernando Pérez and Ioudenitch’s wife, Tatiana Ioudenitch who own the Young Artists Music Academy is Westwood Hills, Kan. The piece will also include two percussionists, Kevin Clarke and Mark Lowry.

Pérez will also perform “Triana” from book two of “Iberia,” composed by Isaac Albéniz, and “El Sombreo de Tres Picos” (“The Three-Cornered Hat”), arranged for piano and composed by Manuel de Falla.

Other pieces scheduled to be performed:

“Suite Populaire Espagnole,” composed by de Falla, performed by cellist Nikita Korzhukhin, graduate student, and violinist Mumin Turgunov, senior music performance/violin major.
“Boléro” (arranged for four pianos), composed by Maurice Ravel, performed by pianists Yangrui Cai, Tatiana Dorokhova and Ali Mammadov, graduate students, and Jiarui Cheng, freshman music performance/piano major
“Trio No. 2, Op. 76,” composed by Joaquin Turina, performed by the ICM’s esteemed resident ensemble, the Park Trio: violinist Ben Sayevich, cellist Daniel Veis and pianist Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich

Serving as honorary chairs for the 2025 Stanislav & Friends event are Scott and Robin Boswell, prominent leaders and passionate advocates for the arts, education and community engagement in the Kansas City region.Six levels of sponsorship are available for this year’s gala, ranging from $1,500 to $30,000. Each of the levels include seats for the concert, a pre-concert cocktail reception and invitations to an exclusive benefactor party.

Individual tickets for the concert range from $43 to $108 (fees included) per seat and can be purchased through the Kauffman Center’s box office or at https://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/23325.

For more information about the concert, visit icm.park.edu/stanislav-friends-2025.

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Lee Brice: You, Me & My Guitar

03-01-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Mar 01 @ 7:30 pm

When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn't selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like...

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When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn't selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like American Born Whiskey, you'll find the family man with his wife Sara, two young boys, and daughter.

Meanwhile, with over 3.7 billion on-demand streams, and over 4 billion spins on Pandora, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. He has reached the No. 1 spot at Country Radio with Platinum-selling "Memory I Don’t Mess With," which consecutively follows three prior #1s: ASCAP’s 2021 Country Song of the Year and three-time Platinum track "One of Them Girls," "I Hope You’re Happy Now" with Carly Pearce, and the four-time Platinum hit "Rumor," which was nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards.

One of the most-played country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Brice is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he's taken nine radio singles to No. 1: "A Woman Like You," "Hard to Love," "I Drive Your Truck," "I Don’t Dance," "Drinking Class," "Rumor," "I Hope You’re Happy Now," "One of Them Girls," and "Memory I Don’t Mess With." Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, and others have recorded his songs, and he's performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s "Today," ABC’s "The Bachelor," NBC’s "The Voice," and FOX’s Miss USA 2018. Brice performed as part of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Garth Brooks, aired on PBS March of 2020.

At the 54th Annual CMA Awards, Brice took home the prize for Musical Event of the Year for his song with Carly Pearce, "I Hope You're Happy Now." At the 56th ACM Awards, "I Hope You’re Happy Now" won Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year, and Brice and Carly Pearce performed the song live. Brice’s album, Hey World, was recently certified Platinum and features several of his multi-Platinum selling hits. Brice kicked off 2024 with an intimate acoustic tour, the Me & My Guitar Tour, and is bringing fans brand-new music with his recent singles, "Drinkin' Buddies" with Nate Smith and Hailey Whikers, and the nostalgic "Summer of Us," out now. Be sure to check out Lee on the road in 2025 as he brings back his Me & My Guitar Tour to cities across the U.S.

Get the best seats at the best price when you buy early.

The Cohen Community Series was inaugurated in 2008 through a gift from Jon Stewart, former vice chairman of the JCCC Board of Trustees, JCCC alumnus and former president of Metcalf Bank. It was established in honor of the late Barton P. Cohen, president of Metcalf Bancshares, vice chairman and general counsel of Metcalf Bank and an attorney with Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLP.

Previous Cohen Community Series presenters have included George Thorogood, Clint Black, Scotty McCreery, Phil Vassar, Josh Turner, Lonestar, Sawyer Brown, Tracy Lawrence, Diamond Rio, George Will, Marcus Buckingham, and Vince Gill.

All proceeds for this event go to JCCC scholarships and educational programs. No discounts apply.

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UMKC Combined Choirs Concert

03-02-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Mar 02 @ 3:00 pm

The UMKC Chamber Choir and Choral Union in concert.

The UMKC Chamber Choir and Choral Union in concert.

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Campus Band Concert

03-03-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Mar 03 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Campus Band performs their first concert of the year.

The UMKC Campus Band performs their first concert of the year.

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Shining a Light: 21st Century Music by Composers from Underrepresented Groups

03-04-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC Miller Nichols Library iX Theatre, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Mar 04 @ 6:00 pm

UMKC Libraries present "Shining a Light: 21st Century Music by Composers from Underrepresented Groups" with support from the Elizabeth...

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UMKC Libraries present "Shining a Light: 21st Century Music by Composers from Underrepresented Groups" with support from the Elizabeth Noble Fund.

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UMKC Composers' Guild Concert No. 5

03-05-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at Grant Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Mar 05 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Composers' Guild presents the fifth concert in their series.

The UMKC Composers' Guild presents the fifth concert in their series.

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Goitse

03-06-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Mar 06 @ 7:30 pm

Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year,” Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year,” as well as winning...

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Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year,” Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year,” as well as winning the prestigious “Freiburger International Leiter 2016” award in Germany, Goitse has become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles.

Goitse has released six critically acclaimed recordings and maintains a year-round touring schedule that includes performances throughout Ireland, UK, Germany, France, and the United States. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with age-old traditional tunes which make each performance unique.

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Leonidas Kavakos, violin and Daniil Trifonov, piano in duo recital

03-07-2025

Presented by Harriman-Jewell Series at The Folly Theater, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Mar 07 @ 7:00 pm

Leonidas Kavakos and Daniil Trifonov will take you on a journey through Beethoven's melancholy Violin Sonata No. 4, a rapturous Sonata...

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Leonidas Kavakos and Daniil Trifonov will take you on a journey through Beethoven's melancholy Violin Sonata No. 4, a rapturous Sonata by Poulenc, one of Brahms' most lyrical and intimate compositions, and finally the colorful and rhythmic folk dance-inspired Rhapsody for Violin and Piano by Béla Bartók. Leonidas Kavakos is recognized across the world as a violinist and artist of rare quality, acclaimed for his matchless technique, his captivating artistry and his superb musicianship, and the integrity of his playing. He works regularly with the world’s greatest orchestras and conductors and plays as recitalist in the world’s premier recital halls and festivals. He has been Gramophone Magazine’s Artist of the Year. Grammy Award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov has made a spectacular ascent of the classical music world, as a solo artist, champion of the concerto repertoire, chamber and vocal collaborator, and composer. Combining consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth, his performances are a perpetual source of awe. Daniil Trifonov "is an astonishing pianist" (The Los Angeles Times) combining consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth, his performances are a perpetual source of awe. As The Times of London notes, he is “without question the most astounding pianist of our age.” This will be Leonidas Kavakos' debut on the Series; Daniil Trifinov appeared for the first time on the Series in April of 2022.

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Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

03-09-2025

Presented by Lyric Opera of Kansas City at Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Mar 07 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Mar 08 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Mar 09 @ 2:30 pm

After leaving his wife and son in Mexico to find work in the United States, Laurentino is torn between distance and duty. Decades later,...

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After leaving his wife and son in Mexico to find work in the United States, Laurentino is torn between distance and duty. Decades later, and with days to live, he looks back on how the choices he made became the secrets he kept, with consequences that will redefine what it means to be a family. In this musical merger, composer José “Pepé” Martínez and librettist Leonard Foglia combine opera and mariachi to tell this dramatic and poignant story, accompanied by the GRAMMY® Award-winning mariachi band Mariachi Los Camperos.

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Winterlude Jazz Festival featuring New Orleans Songbook

02-16-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm

Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the...

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Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Led by pianist, Luther S. Allison and vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.

For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries.

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Conservatory Wind Ensemble Concert

02-18-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Conservatory Wind Ensemble performs their first concert of the year.

The UMKC Conservatory Wind Ensemble performs their first concert of the year.

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Hero: The Boy from Troy

02-19-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Feb 19 @ 10:00 am Wed, Feb 19 @ 12:30 pm

Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. As a boy,...

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Jayden is stuck in detention with a book about Congressman John Lewis, but he thinks that history has nothing to teach him. As a boy, Lewis dreamed of being a preacher who helps others. While he doesn’t yet have a congregation, he does have a loyal group of singing chickens that listen to him as he finds his voice. On a harrowing road trip through the South, Lewis’ eyes and mind are opened to the injustices of segregation and racism, inspiring him to take action. As Lewis meets Rosa Parks and Dr. King and ultimately becomes a leader and American hero, Jayden learns how he, too, can take a stand.

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Conservatory Symphony Orchestra Concert

02-19-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Conservatory Symphony Orchestra performs with the winner of the Concerto/Aria competition.

The UMKC Conservatory Symphony Orchestra performs with the winner of the Concerto/Aria competition.

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The Gesualdo Six

02-21-2025

Presented by Friends of Chamber Music at Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 21 @ 7:00 pm

In their Kansas City debut, The Gesualdo Six present a program full of ‘jewels in the crown’ of the Italian Renaissance entitled...

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In their Kansas City debut, The Gesualdo Six present a program full of ‘jewels in the crown’ of the Italian Renaissance entitled “Josquin’s Legacy” by tracing themes of pedagogy and patronage in northern Italy over 150 years, featuring works by Brumel, Josquin, Mouton and L'Héritier. They will bring “undefinable excitement that comes from a group of musicians working absolutely as one.” – Gramophone

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Alisa Amador Trio (CANCELLED)

02-22-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 22 @ 7:30 pm

Alisa Amador is a connector. Her EP, "Narratives", is a six-song snapshot in time. It's a deep look at a person stumbling through life...

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Alisa Amador is a connector. Her EP, "Narratives", is a six-song snapshot in time. It's a deep look at a person stumbling through life in two languages — English and Spanish — and in many states of mind about it all.

Amador\'s crystal-clear vocals are so effortless throughout “Narratives” that it's almost easy to forget how technically talented she is. Until she moves from almost-spoken-word territory to a powerful chorus without hesitation or illustrates a repetitive refrain that's so affecting it feels like you might want to live inside it for a little while.

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Celebration of Peace

02-22-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at Community of Christ Temple, Independence
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Feb 22 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Choirs perform their Celebration of Peace concert.

The UMKC Choirs perform their Celebration of Peace concert.

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Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández

02-23-2025

Presented by Harriman-Jewell Series at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 23 @ 5:30 pm

With its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City’s most historic venues, the company has developed...

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With its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City’s most historic venues, the company has developed choreography for 40 ballets, composed of 60 folk dancers and musicians who have performed extensively across Mexico and abroad. Fundada en 1952 por la coreógrafa Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico es la compañía de danza tradicional más venerada de México. Ballet Folklórico reúne la música, la danza y los trajes del folklore mexicano, desde las civilizaciones pre-colombianas hasta la era moderna. “The dancers, clad in eye-popping pink, green and turquoise, move in battalion-worthy, cascading lines, their small stamping steps sharply reminiscent of tap. The gorgeous costumes and breathtaking formations keep coming, dance after dance.” – Roslyn Sulcas, NY Times “Long before “Riverdance,” Amalia Hernandez understood the power of rhythmic thunder. Before “The Lion King,” she saw the magic of dancers who could “become” animals or giant puppets. When her 50-year-old institution, Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, whirled through Galveston’s 1894 Grand Opera House on Saturday, the audience was ready to shout Viva Mexico! well before the cast did.” — Molly Glentzer, Houston Chronicle

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Imani Winds/Boston Brass

02-23-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm

This season, two powerhouse ensembles will join forces once again to create a "super band" collaboration featuring the music of the...

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This season, two powerhouse ensembles will join forces once again to create a "super band" collaboration featuring the music of the iconic, multi-Grammy-winning musician and composer, Arturo Sandoval. The program will also include music by Khachaturian, Bach, de Falla, and Piazzolla, as well as modern masters D'Rivera and Simon.

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Czech National Symphony Steven Mercurio, conductor, Sandy Cameron, violin, Maxim Lando, piano

02-25-2025

Presented by Harriman-Jewell Series at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Feb 25 @ 7:00 pm

Renowned for its versatility, the orchestra annually presents a broad program ranging from classical music concerts to contemporary...

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Renowned for its versatility, the orchestra annually presents a broad program ranging from classical music concerts to contemporary genres, film scores, jazz and musicals. Under the baton of music director Steven Mercurio, the CNSO will feature two dynamic soloists, violinist Sandy Cameron and pianist Maxim Lando along with legendary symphonic favorites by Antonin Dvorak. The CNSO has also renewed its longstanding cooperation with Andrea Bocelli, plus accompanied Rolando Villazon and Jonas Kaufmann. The orchestra has collaborated with some of the most prominent pop artists, such as Sting, George Michael, Natalie Cole, Dianne Reeves, Angélique Kidjo, Denise Donatelli, Ute Lemper, and great instrumentalists, such as James Morrison, Branford & Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Shew, Joe Lovano, John Abercrombie, John Patitucci, Dave Weckl, Chick Corea and many more.

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säje

02-28-2025

Presented by Folly Theater at The Folly Theater, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Feb 28 @ 7:30 pm

The GRAMMY Award® winning vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek,...

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The GRAMMY Award® winning vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage. Born out of close friendship and deep admiration, these world-renowned artists, composers, and arrangers have come together to explore, create, and celebrate the music that moves them. As individuals, each artist has crafted their own notable solo career, and now are delighted to bring their collective voices to this union, traversing a vast array of compelling original material, beloved jazz standards, and contemporary re-imaginings (The Bad Plus, YEBBA, Björk, etc). After debuting an inspiring and energized set at the 2020 Jazz Education Network Conference in New Orleans, säje went on to tour multiple jazz festivals and clubs from January to March. During quarantine, säje received their first GRAMMY® nomination, for their composition “Desert Song” in the Best Arrangement Instruments and Vocals category. They were awarded the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize Award for their second composition “Wisteria”, as well as their first Jazz Journalists Association Award Nomination for “Best Vocal Jazz Group”. The collective also recently received gracious support for their continued work through the Chamber Music of America New Jazz Works grant, the Super Patron Grant, the Jazz Road Creative Residencies grant, and the USC Visions + Voices grant. Their highly anticipated debut album was released in August of 2023, featuring new original work and compelling covers, highlighting collaborations with artists Jacob Collier, Terri Lyne Carrington, Ambrose Akinmusire, and more. The album was received  to critical acclaim, and wide reception, landing a #2 spot on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart, and peaking at #4 on the iTunes Jazz Chart. The group won their first GRAMMY Award® for their arrangement of “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning” in collaboration with their friend Jacob Collier. The union of säje is rooted in the tradition of joy, curiosity, lush harmony, heart-felt expression, and profound sisterhood.

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NEXUS No. 2

03-01-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Mar 01 @ 12:00 pm

Combustion, confluence, and convergence in the performing arts; the NEXUS vision is to engage students in innovative and integrated...

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Combustion, confluence, and convergence in the performing arts; the NEXUS vision is to engage students in innovative and integrated performing arts initiatives that engage music, dance, and theatre within the Conservatory.

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Park University International Center for Music 6th Annual Stanislav & Friends Concert

03-01-2025

Presented by Park University at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Mar 01 @ 7:00 pm

Stanislav & Friends, an annual gala of classical music that showcases an all-star lineup of faculty, students, alumni and friends of the...

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Stanislav & Friends, an annual gala of classical music that showcases an all-star lineup of faculty, students, alumni and friends of the Park University International Center for Music, will be held on Saturday, March 1, starting at 7 p.m. inside Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, Mo.

The Park ICM’s signature event, this year’s Stanislav & Friends will highlight the “Echoes of Spain,” immersing the audience in an evening of passion and talent as the rich tapestry of Spanish melodies and rhythms are showcased.“The entire concert follows the “Echoes of Spain” theme, featuring works inspired by Spanish themes across different composers and time periods,” said the concert’s namesake, pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch. “Each piece highlights the influence of Spanish melodies, rhythms and atmosphere in classical music, making this program a celebration of Spain’s rich musical legacy.”

Ioudenitch, Park ICM artistic director and gold medalist of the 11th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2001 — who is widely regarded for his strong individuality and musical conviction — will open the concert with a performance of “Spanish Rhapsody,” composed by Franz Liszt. Ioudenitch will also be a part of the concert’s conclusion, Maurice Ravel’s “Rapsodie Espagnole for Two Pianos.” While Ioudenitch will play one piano throughout all four movements of the piece, four other extraordinary pianists in their own right will join Ioudenitch, rotating on the second piano to play one movement each.

Joining Ioudenitch on “Rapsodie Espagnole” will be two of his protégés — Behzod Abduraimov, Park ICM artist-in-residence and winner of the 2009 London International Piano Competition, and Ilya Shmukler, Park ICM graduate student and winner of the 2024 Concours Géza Anda Piano Competition — as well as renowned Spanish classical pianist Luis Fernando Pérez and Ioudenitch’s wife, Tatiana Ioudenitch who own the Young Artists Music Academy is Westwood Hills, Kan. The piece will also include two percussionists, Kevin Clarke and Mark Lowry.

Pérez will also perform “Triana” from book two of “Iberia,” composed by Isaac Albéniz, and “El Sombreo de Tres Picos” (“The Three-Cornered Hat”), arranged for piano and composed by Manuel de Falla.

Other pieces scheduled to be performed:

“Suite Populaire Espagnole,” composed by de Falla, performed by cellist Nikita Korzhukhin, graduate student, and violinist Mumin Turgunov, senior music performance/violin major.
“Boléro” (arranged for four pianos), composed by Maurice Ravel, performed by pianists Yangrui Cai, Tatiana Dorokhova and Ali Mammadov, graduate students, and Jiarui Cheng, freshman music performance/piano major
“Trio No. 2, Op. 76,” composed by Joaquin Turina, performed by the ICM’s esteemed resident ensemble, the Park Trio: violinist Ben Sayevich, cellist Daniel Veis and pianist Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich

Serving as honorary chairs for the 2025 Stanislav & Friends event are Scott and Robin Boswell, prominent leaders and passionate advocates for the arts, education and community engagement in the Kansas City region.Six levels of sponsorship are available for this year’s gala, ranging from $1,500 to $30,000. Each of the levels include seats for the concert, a pre-concert cocktail reception and invitations to an exclusive benefactor party.

Individual tickets for the concert range from $43 to $108 (fees included) per seat and can be purchased through the Kauffman Center’s box office or at https://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/23325.

For more information about the concert, visit icm.park.edu/stanislav-friends-2025.

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Lee Brice: You, Me & My Guitar

03-01-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Sat, Mar 01 @ 7:30 pm

When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn't selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like...

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When Curb Records recording artist, Lee Brice, isn't selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like American Born Whiskey, you'll find the family man with his wife Sara, two young boys, and daughter.

Meanwhile, with over 3.7 billion on-demand streams, and over 4 billion spins on Pandora, Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. He has reached the No. 1 spot at Country Radio with Platinum-selling "Memory I Don’t Mess With," which consecutively follows three prior #1s: ASCAP’s 2021 Country Song of the Year and three-time Platinum track "One of Them Girls," "I Hope You’re Happy Now" with Carly Pearce, and the four-time Platinum hit "Rumor," which was nominated in the category Single of The Year at the 55th Annual ACM Awards.

One of the most-played country artists of all time on Pandora, he was the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque. Brice is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he's taken nine radio singles to No. 1: "A Woman Like You," "Hard to Love," "I Drive Your Truck," "I Don’t Dance," "Drinking Class," "Rumor," "I Hope You’re Happy Now," "One of Them Girls," and "Memory I Don’t Mess With." Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, and others have recorded his songs, and he's performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s "Today," ABC’s "The Bachelor," NBC’s "The Voice," and FOX’s Miss USA 2018. Brice performed as part of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song honoring Garth Brooks, aired on PBS March of 2020.

At the 54th Annual CMA Awards, Brice took home the prize for Musical Event of the Year for his song with Carly Pearce, "I Hope You're Happy Now." At the 56th ACM Awards, "I Hope You’re Happy Now" won Single of the Year and Music Event of the Year, and Brice and Carly Pearce performed the song live. Brice’s album, Hey World, was recently certified Platinum and features several of his multi-Platinum selling hits. Brice kicked off 2024 with an intimate acoustic tour, the Me & My Guitar Tour, and is bringing fans brand-new music with his recent singles, "Drinkin' Buddies" with Nate Smith and Hailey Whikers, and the nostalgic "Summer of Us," out now. Be sure to check out Lee on the road in 2025 as he brings back his Me & My Guitar Tour to cities across the U.S.

Get the best seats at the best price when you buy early.

The Cohen Community Series was inaugurated in 2008 through a gift from Jon Stewart, former vice chairman of the JCCC Board of Trustees, JCCC alumnus and former president of Metcalf Bank. It was established in honor of the late Barton P. Cohen, president of Metcalf Bancshares, vice chairman and general counsel of Metcalf Bank and an attorney with Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin LLP.

Previous Cohen Community Series presenters have included George Thorogood, Clint Black, Scotty McCreery, Phil Vassar, Josh Turner, Lonestar, Sawyer Brown, Tracy Lawrence, Diamond Rio, George Will, Marcus Buckingham, and Vince Gill.

All proceeds for this event go to JCCC scholarships and educational programs. No discounts apply.

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UMKC Combined Choirs Concert

03-02-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Sun, Mar 02 @ 3:00 pm

The UMKC Chamber Choir and Choral Union in concert.

The UMKC Chamber Choir and Choral Union in concert.

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Campus Band Concert

03-03-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at White Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Mon, Mar 03 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Campus Band performs their first concert of the year.

The UMKC Campus Band performs their first concert of the year.

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Shining a Light: 21st Century Music by Composers from Underrepresented Groups

03-04-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at UMKC Miller Nichols Library iX Theatre, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Mar 04 @ 6:00 pm

UMKC Libraries present "Shining a Light: 21st Century Music by Composers from Underrepresented Groups" with support from the Elizabeth...

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UMKC Libraries present "Shining a Light: 21st Century Music by Composers from Underrepresented Groups" with support from the Elizabeth Noble Fund.

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UMKC Composers' Guild Concert No. 5

03-05-2025

Presented by UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance at Grant Recital Hall, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Mar 05 @ 7:30 pm

The UMKC Composers' Guild presents the fifth concert in their series.

The UMKC Composers' Guild presents the fifth concert in their series.

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Goitse

03-06-2025

Presented by Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College at Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park
Upcoming Dates: Thu, Mar 06 @ 7:30 pm

Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year,” Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year,” as well as winning...

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Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year,” Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year,” as well as winning the prestigious “Freiburger International Leiter 2016” award in Germany, Goitse has become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles.

Goitse has released six critically acclaimed recordings and maintains a year-round touring schedule that includes performances throughout Ireland, UK, Germany, France, and the United States. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with age-old traditional tunes which make each performance unique.

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Leonidas Kavakos, violin and Daniil Trifonov, piano in duo recital

03-07-2025

Presented by Harriman-Jewell Series at The Folly Theater, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Mar 07 @ 7:00 pm

Leonidas Kavakos and Daniil Trifonov will take you on a journey through Beethoven's melancholy Violin Sonata No. 4, a rapturous Sonata...

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Leonidas Kavakos and Daniil Trifonov will take you on a journey through Beethoven's melancholy Violin Sonata No. 4, a rapturous Sonata by Poulenc, one of Brahms' most lyrical and intimate compositions, and finally the colorful and rhythmic folk dance-inspired Rhapsody for Violin and Piano by Béla Bartók. Leonidas Kavakos is recognized across the world as a violinist and artist of rare quality, acclaimed for his matchless technique, his captivating artistry and his superb musicianship, and the integrity of his playing. He works regularly with the world’s greatest orchestras and conductors and plays as recitalist in the world’s premier recital halls and festivals. He has been Gramophone Magazine’s Artist of the Year. Grammy Award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov has made a spectacular ascent of the classical music world, as a solo artist, champion of the concerto repertoire, chamber and vocal collaborator, and composer. Combining consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth, his performances are a perpetual source of awe. Daniil Trifonov "is an astonishing pianist" (The Los Angeles Times) combining consummate technique with rare sensitivity and depth, his performances are a perpetual source of awe. As The Times of London notes, he is “without question the most astounding pianist of our age.” This will be Leonidas Kavakos' debut on the Series; Daniil Trifinov appeared for the first time on the Series in April of 2022.

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Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

03-09-2025

Presented by Lyric Opera of Kansas City at Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Kansas City
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Mar 07 @ 7:30 pm Sat, Mar 08 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Mar 09 @ 2:30 pm

After leaving his wife and son in Mexico to find work in the United States, Laurentino is torn between distance and duty. Decades later,...

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After leaving his wife and son in Mexico to find work in the United States, Laurentino is torn between distance and duty. Decades later, and with days to live, he looks back on how the choices he made became the secrets he kept, with consequences that will redefine what it means to be a family. In this musical merger, composer José “Pepé” Martínez and librettist Leonard Foglia combine opera and mariachi to tell this dramatic and poignant story, accompanied by the GRAMMY® Award-winning mariachi band Mariachi Los Camperos.

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