Mark Edwards
Mark Edwards comes to Kansas Public Radio with over 30 years in the radio industry, having worked in markets such as Atlanta, New Orleans and Boston. While in Boston, Mark was the music and program director for WCRB, which was at the time the highest-rated commercial classical station in the country. Mark has a great passion for music. He’s a rusty pianist…and loves to sing in local choirs. You’ll find Mark at almost any local classical music concert. Originally from northern Maine, Mark studied music in Montreal, Canada and at the University of Maine. In the early 2000s, Mark lived and worked in Kansas City. "I loved the area then," comments Mark, ..."and I'm thrilled to be back and working for Kansas Public Radio, sharing the greatest music ever written with our listeners!"
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The Atrium String Quartet, the quartet-in-residence at the Sunflower Music Festival came to KPR's Performance Studio today, and presented an amazing…
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The In The Plains Chamber Festival is a week-long summer program for young students of Chamber music. The faculty for the program is comprised of fine…
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The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra and 4 amazing violinists with roots at the International Center for Music at Park University will be performing…
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The world-renowned Brazilian oboist Alex Klein is in the area for the Sunflower Music Festival in Topeka. Alex came to KPR's studios to talk about the…
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Violinists Charles and Rachel Stegeman are in the area for the Sunflower Music Festival. Charles is the Artistic Director and concertmaster. His wife…
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The Kansas City Cello Quartetwill be in concert at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church, 9300 Nall Ave, Overland Park Friday, May 22nd at 7PM. They came to…
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The next Kansas City Symphony Happy Hour Concert at Helzberg Hall is Tuesday, May 12th at 6PM. The String Trio that will be in performance at the event…
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The Motet Singers of Lawrence held a rehearsal at KPR's studios recently. We recorded the evening, and have selected 3 songs to share with you: My Spirit…
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Kelly Bohling, violinist with the Dahlia Trio and guitarist Sean Mawhirter came to KPR's Performance Studio today to give us a taste of an upcoming…
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The Trio Affettuoso will be heading to the 7th Plowman Chamber Music Competition in Columbia, MO this weekend. The ensemble came to KPR's studios today…