Carving out a space for Native American music
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Welcome to Take Note, your monthly newsletter from 91.9 Classical KC, where we bring you the latest in classical music from Kansas City and beyond.
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Composer Raven Chacon is applauded after a performance of his 'American Ledger No. 1'
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Native American people have contributed to the realm of classical music for centuries, and composers have incorporated Native American music styles — sometimes thoughtfully, sometimes not — in all manner of ensemble. Native musicians not only sang and played and danced their own traditions, but they adopted elements of European colonizers’ music and wove them into their own practice.
Many composers and musicians are carving out a space in classical music that reflects their identity and reshapes what "classical" music can mean. This Native American Heritage Month, Classical KC's Libby Hanssen gathered ways to support and celebrate Native American composers and music in Kansas City and beyond.
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Among the constellation of his great works, Mozart’s Gran Partita, is a bright star. On this week's From the Archives with Frank Byrne, hear an exceptional performance of that work. Listen this Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m.
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| Kansas City Symphony on Classical KC
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This week on the Kansas City Symphony on Classical KC, explore the music and motivation of three distinct musical voices of the 20th century: Paul Hindemith, Manuel de Falla and Aaron Copland. Tune in on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m.
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| Kansas City Local Feature
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How has music from Native American composers shaped classical music? On this week's Kansas City Local Feature, Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate joins us as we explore music for Native American Heritage Month. Listen: Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m.
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Composer Judd Greenstein is one of America's leading contemporary classical composers and co-director of New Amsterdam Records. He joins Sascha and Laurel for this week's episode of Sound Currents. Listen Sunday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m.
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Meet Karen Campbell, Director of Institutional Giving & Communications!
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When do you listen to Classical KC the most?
I often stream Classical KC during the work day, but my favorite program lately is Sound Currents. It helps me discover new/lesser known pieces and performers, and stretches my sensibilities about classical music.
Favorite composer:
Wow, that’s an impossible question! I’m very much driven by my mood: Wagner for when I need to get things done, Mozart for when I’m feeling moody, Copland for getting energized.
What excites you about classical music?
Pretty much everyone in my family is musical and I grew up listening to, playing, and singing a broad range of classical music. I was a choir kid and an alto, so I always love to find the harmonies in the music.
What is your favorite memory of classical music in Kansas City?
Witnessing a masterclass with Joyce DiDonato a few years ago was life-changing. She was so kind and earnest in her feedback to the students, and you could see them learning with her on the stage. It brought me tears of joy. And her Diva/Divo performances (and those costumes)…so spectacular!
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