The Arts in KC - Episode 7, Part 1

Thanks to Zona Rosa for sponsoring The Arts in KC Podcast! In this special two part episode, Jim and John talk with composers Dr. Ian Coleman and Dr. Brad Cutcliffe about all things composing! In part one, we discuss the composition process and how technology is impacting the artistic process. Also - John gives his KC picks.

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Nicolai Opera Highlights: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/nicolai-merry-wives-windsor-highlights-leh%C3%A1r-merry/id296961824

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The Arts in KC - Episode 6

Thanks to Zona Rosa for sponsoring The Arts in KC Podcast! In Episode 6, Jim and John talk about the importance that conductors/orchestras play in the enjoyment of your favorite classical works. Making the right or wrong choice can potentially make or break whether you like new music or not. Also - KC picks segment returns!

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Mozart's Adagio and Fugue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDKdrQgp_q0

Ben Folds Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K93obnUcI4

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The Arts in KC - Concertcast 1

In this special bonus episode, John and Jim go through the program of the first concert of NSO's 51st season. Listen in as they go beyond the program notes of each piece and give additional insight into the background and programming.

Grieg Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT09AHk6yyw

The Arts in KC - Episode 5

This week John and Jim talk about concert halls and venues. What makes a good one, where's the best place to sit, what's the best way to set up an orchestra, etc. We also get an update on John's listening assignment from episode 3. And of course, more KC picks.

The Arts in KC - Episode 4

This week John and Jim talk with Eryn Bates from the Herriman-Jewel Concert Series and learn about the great things coming this season. Learn more here: https://www.hjseries.org/ . They also talk about rehearsals starting back up for Season 51 and as always, they also go through their list of event, listening and food pics. 

The Arts in KC - Episode 3

Season 51 is here! This week John and Jim give you the scoop on the upcoming season for the Northland Symphony. They also dive into one of John's pet peeves: expanding your classical listening horizons. Listen in as John goes to Jim for some advice on what to do about it. As always, they also go through their list of event, listening and food pics. 

The Arts in KC - Episode 2

This week John and Jim talk with Joan Cabell, the Development Director of the Command and General Staff College Foundation in Leavenworth. They discussed the history of the college, foundation and their new travelling art exhibit - Art of War, Gifts of Peace. Learn more about the exhibit here: http://www.theartofwarinitiative.org/

Listen to Totentanz here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nVmFlSV1ok

Listen to Divertimento here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYuyilY_hxs

The Arts in KC - Episode 1

Join John Koster and Jim Murray of the Northland Symphony as we take a look at the arts in Kansas City. Each episode we'll take a dive into an arts related topic then do some quick hits on things to do, stuff to listen to and places to eat. In episode 1, we talk about how a conductor programs an entire season worth of music!