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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.

Artists from No Divide KC's 2021 Queer Narratives Festival.

No Divide KC takes arts accessibility to heart, omitting the typical etiquette you encounter at classical music concerts.

Classical KC's Libby Hanssen spoke with the organization's co-founder and president, Stacy Busch, about how their upcoming concert, "Come As You Are," encourages vulnerablity and authenticity in the concert hall.

This month, Classical KC is celebrating classical music for all with our spring membership drive. Be sure to listen March 9-11 for special guests, fun music, and an all-around good time (plus, a chance to get cool Classical KC swag when you become a member)!

Explore Ukraine's musical legacy

The music of Ukraine reflects its rich cultural heritage, with influences from Slavic, Asian, and folk traditions that went on to shape the broader world of classical music. Enjoy music from Ukrainian composers.

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George Crumb: From radical, to classic

George Crumb's work combines extended techniques with classical music traditions in order to create a new world to explore through sound. Learn more from our first post in collaboration with the UMKC Conservatory.

Programming Preview

Weekly Schedule

Kansas City Local Feature

Explore the life of Steve Jobs through opera! Learn about the Lyric Opera of Kansas City's production of "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs" this weekend on the Kansas City Local Feature.

Plus, hear from Young Steinway Artist Haley Myles next weekend about catapulting into a classical music career. Tune in Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m.

Kansas City Symphony on Classical KC

International Women's Day is March 8. Explore great works by women composers on T he Kansas City Symphony on Classical KC. Listen Thursday, March 10 at 8 p.m. or Sunday, March 13 at 4 p.m.

Sound Currents

St. Patrick's Day is swiftly approaching, and on Sound Currents we're celebrating with celtic music and works from Irish and Scottish composers. Listen Sunday, March 13 at 11 a.m. and Wednesday, March 16 at 8 p.m.

Upcoming Events from our Arts Partners

Steinway Artist Haley Myles
Thursday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Steinway Piano Gallery: Lenexa

Lyric Opera of Kansas City: The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs
Friday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Muriel Kauffman Theatre | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

No Divide KC: Come As You Are
Saturday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church

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

Classical KC Spotlight

Meet Laura Shultz, member of Classical KC's Advisory Council! 🎶

Shultz founded Harmony Project KC.

Favorite program on Classical KC:
My favorite programs are the Classical Afternoons, From the Archives with Frank Byrne, and I never miss Thursday and Sunday evenings with Michael Stern and Dan Margolies for the Kansas City Symphony on Classical KC.

Favorite composer: Mozart never fails me!

What excites you about classical music? For me, it has the power to erase the world around me and leave me with profound inner joy.

What is your fondest memory of classical music in Kansas City?

By far, my greatest experience was at Helzberg Hall to celebrate the anniversaries of Beethoven (250 years), Isaac Stern (100 years) and Michael Stern in KC (15 years.) Listening to Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax and Pamela Frank perform Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for piano, violin, cello and orchestra conducted by Michael Stern is something I will never forget. In addition, my Harmony Project KC students were invited by Yo-Yo to watch the private rehearsal! It was their best day as well!

Learn more about Harmony Project KC and their upcoming fundraiser, "Stringo!" by heading to the Northeast Community Center's website.

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