Honoring Tiberius Klausner through music 🎶

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.

 Tiberius Klausner prepares for rehearsal. 

This month, Kansas City's Kinnor Philharmonic is celebrating the life and legacy of Tiberius Klausner, the former concertmaster of the Kansas City Symphony.

Classical KC's Libby Hanssen shares how the ensemble is honoring the man who helped shaped Kansas City's musical culture for over 60 years with a program celebrating his significance to the city and its Jewish community.

Music creates community for Kansas City Symphony guest conductor Gemma New

We spoke with Gemma New, artistic advisor and principal conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, before she joins the Kansas City Symphony as guest conductor.

- Programming Preview -

From the Archives

Celebrate the 100th episode of From the Archives with Frank Byrne! This special episode includes meaningful selections to Frank that captures the magic of classical music. Listen Saturday, June 4 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, June 5 at 6 p.m.

Kansas City Local Feature

June is Pride Month, and we're honoring the music and lives of LGBTQIA+ individuals in classical music on the Kansas City Local Feature. Tune in on Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 12 at 1 p.m. for selections chosen by out and proud Kansas City musicians.

Kansas City Symphony on Classical KC

Associate conductor Jason Seber bids farewell to his time with the Kansas City Symphony this summer, but not before he joins Dan Margolies and Michael Stern on the Kansas City Symphony on Classical KC. Tune in on Thursday, June 2 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m.

Sound Currents

From Amelia Earhart to Ruth Bader Ginsberg, explore music inspired by women that broke convention and defied the odds on Sound Currents. Listen Sunday, June 19 at 11 a.m. and Wednesday, June 22 at 8 p.m.

- Upcoming Events from our Arts Partners -

Kansas City Symphony & Gemma New

June 3 & 4: 8:00 p.m. June 5: 2:00 p.m.

Kauffman Center

L'dor V'dor Kinnor

Sunday, June 12: 3:00 p.m.

White Theatre at the J

Find more information about upcoming performances and events via our community calendar.

- Classical KC Spotlight -

Meet Brooke Knoll, Classical KC's digital audience specialist and on-air host!

Favorite program on Classical KC: 

I have to be biased and say the Kansas City Local Feature, which I host! I love getting to talk with local musicians and ensembles and learn more about what makes Kansas City's music scene so special.

Favorite composer: 

As a harpist I love the way Claude Debussy writes for the instrument and his music holds a special place in my heart, but Caroline Shaw is my current favorite composer.

What excites you about classical music? 

How it is inherently political and a product of its time. What was avant-garde at one point is now seen as standard, and it's exciting to see what cutting edge compositions will take this genre into the future.

What recording or piece of music would you bring to a dinner party to introduce guests to classical music?

I own a vinyl of Neville Marriner conducting the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields in works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and I actually have played that at dinner parties for guests! Perfectly pastoral and picturesque. 

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