Vespers is the annual concert for the holiday season at the University of Kansas, featuring the combined KU Choirs and Symphony Orchestra. This year's concert celebrates 100 of Vespers at the University of Kansas, and includes two world premieres plus songs for the season and more.

While visiting with host Darrell Brogdon and Topeka Symphony Orchestra conductor Kyle Wiley Picket, Tara sang pieces from Mahler, Saint-Saëns, Schubert and her favorite song "I Won't Mind" by Jeffrey Blumenkrantz.

Although not the largest amount of people to squeeze into the studio, it was a tight fit with 32 singers plus Director Steve Eubank, Dr. Geoffrey Wilckens playing the KPR Steinway B piano and host Kaye McIntyre.

Kansas Public Radio hosts graduate players The Plaza Winds from neighboring UMKC November 12, 2024.

Brad Biles, Director of Communications and Public Relations and ICM Coordinator Gus Fernandez visit with discuss the ICM and and upcoming concert appearance. The students performed music from Hailstork, Pablo de Sarasate, Schumann and Schubert. ICM staff pianist Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich accompanied on piano.

Ali Mammadoff is a student of globally renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch.

Xiangyu previews selections he will perform at his concert held at Tuyli Shire Hall, 9341 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS 66212, beginning at 7 pm. The program includes:Isaac Albéniz's Suite Española, Opus 47, renowned for its vibrant portrayal of Spanish musical traditions.Enrique Granados' 12 Spanish Dances, which captures the essence of Spanish folk music with exquisite charm.And Xiangyu's own composition, Wild Blues.

South Korean-born, and raised in Lawrence, Kansas, since age 10, Park returns to Kansas frequently to share music with her community whenevershe is back home from New York City, where she is currently based. FirstPrize winner of the 2022 Susan Wadsworth Young Concert Artists International Auditions, she is managed worldwide by Young Concert Artists.

Carmen Ching has just finished her doctoral degree in piano at KU. This is her third visit to the Kansas Public Radio Live Performance Studio.

Relive the fun of last year's Haunting Halloween Sounds concert with Destiny Ann Mermagen and guests; the finale of KPR's Live Day 2023.