Garibaldi Trio in a Stunning Visit
February 4, 2025
Dec. 7, 2024
The Garibaldi Trio — a bold ensemble formed by pianist David Fung, violist Marina Thibeault, and clarinetist Jose Franch Ballester — delighted our audiences with works by composers of today. The fascinating compositions by Dobrinka Tabakova, Stephen Chatman, Jörg Widmann and Lowell Liebermann brought the KC audience to a standing ovation! Multiple interaction with students at area schools and even a visit by UMKC clarinet studio was a lovely addition to a jam-packed visit.
2024 Young Artist Project Concludes with Two Memorable Performances
December 17, 2024
Dec. 15, 2024
The Friends of Chamber Music concludes its Fall 2024 Young Artist Project with two memorable performances at Rolling Hills Presbyterian and Powell Gardens.
The Friends Welcomes Jackie Lee as Young Artist Project Director
December 12, 2024
Dec. 12, 2024
The Friends welcomes Jackie Lee as Young Artist Project Director.
Isidore String Quartet makes its KC debut in a moving residency
December 7, 2024
Dec. 7, 2024
The Isidore String Quartet in a phenomenal debut with works by Schulhoff, Dutilleux, Childs, and Mozart. Their performance was surrounded by multiple community events, including a performance at the Zhou B Art Center.
Dunedin Consort in Bach’s St John Passion
November 24, 2024
Nov. 16, 2024
Dunedin Consort visited KC for the first time and gave a profoundly moving and transformative performance of the timeless St John Passion by J. S. Bach. In their caring hands and voices, led by the dynamic John Butt, it was a highly emotional and meaningful concert!
“Virtuoso Winds” with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
November 16, 2024
Nov. 8, 2024
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on Tour visited us in a spectacular program entitled “Virtuoso Winds.” The guest artists Anne-Marie McDermott (piano), Adam Walker (flute), James Austin Smith (oboe), David Shifrin (clarinet), Radek Baborák (horn), and Marc Goldberg (bassoon) delighted our audience at Yardley Hall (Midwest Trust Center). In addition, James Austin Smith worked extensively with the UMKC Oboe Studio.
“Love and Laurels” with Twelfth Night Ensemble
October 26, 2024
Oct. 26, 2024
Soprano Nola Richardson and baritone Roderick Williams OBE partner with Twelfth Night Ensemble to deliver a terrific program centered on Handel’s music and his cantata Apollo e Dafne.
“Voyage of Love” Opens the Forty-Ninth Season
September 25, 2024
Sept. 13, 2024
The Friends opened our Forty-Ninth Season with a phenomenal line-up of virtuosos in “Voyage of Love.” Jennifer Frautschi, Oliver Neubauer, Hsin-Yun Huang, Che-Yen Chen, Nicholas Canellakis, and Artistic Directors Hyeyeon Park and Dmitri Atapine.
35 or Younger? Welcome to Club35!
August 20, 2024
The Friends of Chamber Music Launch Club35, a new program for young professionals and students!