Live Studio: Classical

Chat with Ilya Shmukler, the KC pianist back (triumphantly!) from The Van Cliburn Piano Competition

By Cordelia Brown

Published July 13, 2022 at 10:54 PM CDT

The six finalists in the 2022 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition include Ilya Shmukler, who attends Park University’s International Center for Music in Parkville, Missouri. Ilya also wants to thank David Radzynski for his help and encouragement, along with Stan Ioudenitch, Kenny Broberg, Behzod Abduraimov and many others. Listen also to find out what his favorite KC BBQ place is right now!

Live Studio: Classical

Cordelia Brown

Hi there! I'm Cordelia Brown, one of your classical music friends here at KPR. I'm here for the music, and for the love. Yes, love. Just like a good cook shares love along with the tasty food she provides, hopefully, I'm showing and sharing love with the great classical music here each weeknight. Main reason for every piece of music we play? We hope you'll like it. That it'll add to your life, whether it makes you think, brings you a memory, relaxes your, or charges you up.

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