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UMKC’s weekly arts, sports and culture roundup

Each week, the University of Missouri-Kansas City offers an array of on-campus activities. It’s nothing new. UMKC has a long legacy of hosting countless culturally enriching events. These activities are part of what give UMKC a vibrant campus life, and make UMKC an arts and culture powerhouse. The influence of UMKC-based and UMKC-trained alumni extends well beyond the campus’ edge, so their activities are listed here as well.

Featured Event:

What: UMKC Theatre’s Immeasurable Heaven
Immeasurable Heaven is the final production for UMKC Theatre’s Epic Project, a three-year devised process in which the audience is immersed in the spectacular journey of one man as he is guided through storms and trials, battling the monsters of our times. This production is by Stephanie Roberts and Ensemble and directed by Stephanie Roberts. It is a collaboration with musicians from the UMKC Conservatory IMP Ensemble, which is under the direction of Dr. Paul Rudy.
Where: Spencer Theatre, UMKC Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
April 29 – May 8
Tickets are available from the Central Ticket Office website.

April 27 – May 3

What: “Exposures through Time”
UMKC Libraries presents the exhibition, “Exposures through Time.” This is a photography exhibit that features a retrospective of photographs from 1970 to 2013 by Dr. Gregory Gutenko, UMKC associate professor of communication studies. Although Gutenko has worked primarily with film and video, photography was his original medium of choice. For the recognition of overlooked things and now, coming full circle, he returns to photography.
Where: Link Gallery, Ground Floor, Miller Nichols Library, 800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through April 30
It’s free.

What: Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils: Records of Earth’s Story
Rocks, minerals and fossils are windows into the past and are used to reveal the events and changes in the Earth over the past 4.6 billion years. They also provide resources essential to civilization, and display beauty in color and form in myriad ways. Dr. James B. Murowchick is an associate professor in the UMKC Department of Geosciences. He has carefully curated an array of rocks, minerals, fossils and natural resources from his personal collection and beyond just for the UMKC community. These are the materials beneath our feet, and we welcome you to experience them up close.
Where: Dean’s Gallery, Fourth Floor, Miller Nichols Library, 800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through April 30
It’s free.

What: Where the Wild Things Are
This acclaimed adaptation of Sendak’s beloved classic is an intimate guided interactive play experience. The audience helps transform Max’s bedroom into a forest, then become Max’s benevolent monster friends and are encouraged to “let the Wild Rumpus begin!” After Max is ultimately crowned ruler, the audience also helps bring him safely home. PreK – second grades receive Adventure Tickets, which offer floor seating and audience participation with Max! Third grade and older will be seated in the main audience. This performance is based on the book by Maurice Sendak and directed by Kim Selody. Presentation House Theatre is the artistic director. It was originally adapted for the stage by TAG Theatre Glasgow, Scotland.
Where: The Coterie, Crown Center, Suite 144, 2450 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through May 7
UMKC Connection: Two UMKC graduate theatre students founded the Coterie.
For tickets and show times, visit the website.

What: The Ghosts of Lote Bravo
In Juárez, Mexico, the most violent city in the world, Juanda’s daughter goes missing from the sweatshop they work in. When the local policia refuse to help, Juanda’s only hope is to ask the dark saint, La Santa Muerte, to guide her. Charging through dreams and visions, Juanda must risk everything if she ever hopes to see her daughter again in this riveting World Premiere production by Hilary Bettis and directed by Ian R. Crawford.
Where: Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through May 8
UMKC Connection: The Unicorn Theatre was started by three UMKC Theatre graduates. Ticket prices start at $27.50 and can be purchased online.

What: 50 Women: A Celebration of Women’s Contribution to Ceramics
This groundbreaking art exhibit features the works of 50 diverse women artists from around the world and the contributions they are making to the ceramic arts.
Co-sponsored by the American Jazz Museum, National Council for Educators in the Ceramic Arts, ArtsKC Regional Arts Council, Print Time, and UMKC Women’s & Gender Studies Program.
Where: The Changing Gallery at the American Jazz Museum, 1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
Now through May 13
It’s free.

What: KC Rep: ORIGINKC New Works Festival
Fire in Dreamland
Written by Rinne Groff – Directed by Marissa Wolf
Celebrated playwright Rinne Groff (Saved!, Compulsion), brings us the story of a modern-day young woman named Kate who is seduced by the vision of a Dutch filmmaker obsessed with the tragic 1911 fire on Coney Island.  Past and present converge against a destructive backdrop, and when Kate finally sees the illusion of filmmaking – and of life with an inattentive lover – she rediscovers her ambitions as an independent woman.
Lot’s Wife
Written by Eric Rosen – Directed by Joanie Schultz
KC Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen (Venice, Clay) brings us the story of Adam Mace, a promising playwright with a troubling past who has written his first new play since the tragic deaths of his wife and infant child.  Set as a 1930’s noir thriller, the script opens old wounds between ex-friends and lovers as actors are made to play themselves, and even the dead take the stage to tell their side of the story in an epic meta-theatrical murder mystery that is both heartbreaking and hilarious.
Where: Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through May 22
UMKC alumni can receive 20 percent off the ticket price. There is a purchase limit of four discount tickets per person. UMKC faculty can receive 50 percent off the purchase of tickets. There is a purchase limit of four discount tickets per person. UMKC students can receive $20 tickets in advance if they want the “best” seats. They can get $10 seats if they do “student rush” a half hour before the show. There is a limit of one discount ticket per student ID. Tickets are available from KC Rep online.

What: Conservatory Wind Ensemble
The Conservatory Wind Ensemble performs, directed by Joseph Parisi and graduate conductors Adam Fontana and Derek Shapiro, with special guest ensemble Volker Brass, the UMKC Conservatory Graduate Fellowship Brass Quintet. Performance pieces include Shostakovich, trans. Reynolds: Prelude No. 14 in E-flat Minor, Op. 34; Shostakovich, trans. Reynolds: Folk Dances; Lauridsen: O magnum mysterium; Françaix: 9 pièces caractéristiques; Bernstein, arr. Sweeney: Suite from Mass; and Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27
Tickets are $8 and $6 for seniors, UMKC faculty, staff and all students are free with UMKC or student ID. Tickets can be purchased online.

What: Michael Quinn, Junior Recital
This is a junior recital for Michael Quinn, piano; with Madison Kellenberger, violin; Kathryn Hilger, viola; and Adee Dancy, cello. Performance pieces include Mozart: Sonata No. 6 in D Major, K. 284 (“Dürnitz”); Bach: Toccata in D Minor, BWV 913; and Mozart: Quartet for Piano and Strings No. 1 in G Minor, K. 478.
Where: Diastole, 2501 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27
It’s free.

What: Meagan Conley, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Meagan Conley, trumpet; with Patricia Higdon, piano; MacKenzie Reed, organ; and Jennifer Fox Oliverio, trumpet. Performance pieces include Martini, arr. Rondeau: Toccata for Trumpet and Organ in D Major; Hovhaness: Prayer of Saint Gregory, Op. 62b; Stevents: Sonata for Trumpet and Piano; Neruda: Concerto for Trumpet in E-flat Major; Cheetham: Concoctions for Trumpet; and Jansa: Wings: A Contemplative Fanfare for Two Trumpets and Piano.
Where: Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
5 p.m., Thursday, April 28
It’s free.

What: 2016 UMKC Student Exhibition
The UMKC Gallery of Art announces the 2016 UMKC Student Art Exhibition, which runs Thursday, April 28 – Friday, July 29. It features the work of 24 graduate and undergraduate artists. All currently enrolled students at UMKC were eligible to submit work across a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design and video. An opening reception will be from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, April 28. Scholarship awards will be presented during the opening reception at 6 p.m.
Where: UMKC Gallery of Art is located in Room 203 of the Fine Arts Building, 5015 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
April 28 – Friday, July 29
It’s free. Check the Gallery of Art website for hours.

What: Softball vs. New Mexico State
Where: 3 & 2 Complex, 9600 Blue River Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
2 & 4 p.m., Friday, April 29
It’s free.

What: Bráulio Bosi, Lecture-Recital
This is a doctoral lecture-recital for Bráulio Bosi, guitar. The topic is “Invocation et danse: Composer versus Guitarist.” The performance piece is Rodrigo: Invocation et danse.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 28
It’s free.

What: Connor Elizabeth Stubblefield, Senior Recital
This is a senior recital for Connor Elizabeth Stubblefield, cello; with John Livingston, piano. Performance pieces include Kodály: Sonatina for Cello and Piano; Schumann: Fantasiestücke, Op. 73; and Shostakovich: Sonata for Cello and Piano in D Minor, Op. 40.
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 5 p.m., Friday, April 29
It’s free.

What: Jeff Curtin, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Jeff Curtin, trumpet; with Patricia Higdon, piano. Performance pieces include Telemann: Selections from Marches héroiques (“Heldenmusik”); Suderburg: Chamber Music VII: Ceremonies for Trumpet and Piano; Ball: Eight Transports for Trumpet and Piano; and Charlier: Solo de concours.
Where: Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 5 p.m., Friday, April 29
It’s free.

What: Cheng-Hao Kuo, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Cheng-Hao Kuo, violin; with Michelle Nam, piano. Performance pieces include Mozart: Sonata for Piano and Violin in G Major, K. 301 (293a); Beethoven: Sonata for Piano and Violin No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 (“Spring”); de Falla, arr. Kochanski: Selections from Siete canciones populares españolas; Kreisler: Tambourin chinois, Op. 3; Kreisler: Liebeslied; and Kreisler: Liebesfreud.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 29
It’s free.

What: Jessica Cary, Lecture-Recital
This is a doctoral lecture-recital for Jessica Cary, oboe; with Xueli Liu, piano. The lecture topic is “Orientalism and the Oboe.” Performance pieces include Ibert: “Tunis-Nefta” from Escales; and Hatzis: “Snake Dance (Chiftetelli)” from Telluric Dances.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
7:30 p.m., Friday, April 29
It’s free.

What: Sarah Rogers, Master’s Recital
This is a master’s recital for Sarah Rogers, horn; with Kelly Ker Hackleman, piano; and Scott Rogers, euphonium. Performance pieces include Dukas: Villanelle for Horn and Piano; Amram, arr. Hackleman: Blues and Variations for Monk; Winter: Sow for me an acre…Between; and Rheinberger: Sonata for Horn and Piano in E-flat Major, Op. 178.
Where: Central United Methodist Church, 5144 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
7:30 p.m., Friday, April 29
It’s free.

What: Softball vs. New Mexico State
Where: 3 & 2 Complex, 9600 Blue River Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Noon, Saturday, April 30
It’s free.

What: Men’s Soccer vs. Fort Hays State
Where: Durwood Stadium, 5025 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
2 p.m., Saturday, April 30
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Single tickets start at $7 and can be purchased online.

What: Allison Shinnick, Master’s Recital
This is a master’s recital for Allison Shinnick, piano. Performance pieces include Haydn: Sonata in G Major, Hob. XVI:40; Copland: Sonata for Piano; and Brahms: 7 Fantasien, Op. 116.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30
It’s free.

What: Scott Rogers, Master’s Recital
This is a master’s recital for Scott Rogers, euphonium; with Michelle Nam, piano and Sarah E. Rogers, horn. Performance pieces include Winter: Sow for me an acre…Between; Cosma: Euphonium Concerto; Newman: Milori Blue; and Bellstedt, arr. Simon: Napoli.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30
It’s free.

What: Charles Hoeft, Master’s Recital
This is a master’s recital for Charles Hoeft, piano. Performance pieces include D. Scarlatti: Sonata for Keyboard in F Major, K. 445; D. Scarlatti: Sonata for Keyboard in F Major, K. 419; Beethoven: Sonata for Piano No. 24 in F-sharp Major, Op. 78; Debussy: Images, Series 2; Beethoven: Six Variations on an Original Theme in F Major, Op. 34; and Liszt: Scherzo and March, L. 177.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry S., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 5 p.m., Saturday, April 30
It’s free.

What: Nathan Humphrey, Senior Recital
This is a senior recital for Nathan Humphrey, violin; with Jordan Buchholtz, piano. Performance pieces include Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 23; Brahms: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108; and Kreisler: Praeludium and Allegro in the style of Pugnani.
Where: Second Presbyterian Church, 318 E. 55th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When:
5 p.m., Saturday, April 30
It’s free.

What: Zhaolin Wang, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Zhaolin Wang, viola; with Zhuoyue Xu, piano. Performance pieces include Glinka: Sonata for Viola and Piano (Incomplete); Clarke: Lullaby; Clarke: Lullaby: An Arrangement of an Ancient Irish Tune; Clarke: Chinese Puzzle; Clarke: Untitled for Viola and Piano; Clarke: I’ll bid my heart be still; Clarke: Passacaglia on an Old English Tune; Schumann: Märchenbilder (Fairy Tales), Op. 113; and Vieuxtemps: Élégie pour alto et piano, Op. 30.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
5 p.m., Saturday, April 30
It’s free.

What: UMKC Graduate Fellowship String Quartet
The UMKC Conservatory Graduate Fellowship String Quartet performs with Yee Ling Elaine Ng and Yi-Miao Huang, violins; Mei-Chun Chen, viola; and Qizhen Liu, cello. Performance pieces include Haydn: String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 76, No. 2, Hob. III:76; Beethoven: String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major, Op. 74; and Debussy: String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30
It’s free.

What: Chad DeMaris, Artist’s Certificate Recital
This is an artist’s certificate recital for Chad DeMaris, tenor, “The Canticles of Benjamin Britten;” with Natalia Rivera, piano; Jay Carter, countertenor; Armando Contreras, baritone; Logan Snook, mezzo soprano; Lindsey McKee, reader; Rabyia Ahmed, horn, and Kara Gibson, harp. Performance pieces include Brtitten: Canticle I, Op. 40 (“My beloved is mine”); Britten: Canticle IV, Op. 86 (“Journey of the Magi”); Britten: Canticle V, Op. 89 (“The Death of Saint Narcissus”); Britten: The Heart of the Matter; Britten: Canticle III, Op. 55 (“Still Falls the Rain”); and Britten: Canticle II, Op. 51 (“Abraham and Isaac”).
Where: Community Christian Church, 4601 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30
It’s free.

What: Mark Adair and Kailey Campbell, Duo Student Recital
This is a duo student recital for Mark Adair, bassoon and Kailey Campbell, oboe; with Dan Velicer, piano. Performance pieces include Tansman: Suite pour basson et piano; Vivaldi: Concerto for Oboe in A Minor, RV. 461; Jacob: Sonatina for Oboe and Harpsichord; Williams: “Eó Mugna” and “Tortan” from The Five Sacred Trees; and Zachow: Trio Sonata for Oboe, Bassoon, and Continuo in F Major.
Where: Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Rd., Fairway, Kan.
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 30
It’s free.

What: Laura Powell, Senior Recital
This is a senior recital for Laura Powell, mezzo soprano; with Lee D. Thompson, piano. Performance pieces include Bellini: Tre ariette inedited; Schumann: “Widmung” from Myrthen, Op. 25; R. Strauss: Ich trage meine Minne, Op. 32, No. 1; Brahms: Meine Liebe is grün, Op. 63, No. 5; Debussy: Ariettes ourbliées; Eearnest: Crickets and Commas; Eearnest: “Passing” from In Tomorrow’s Fields; and Earnest: “Cuisine d’amour” from Five Songs of Sophistication.
Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Westport Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1
It’s free.

What: Chun Hang Samuel Huang, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Chun Hang Samuel Huang, violin; with Michelle Nam, piano. Performance pieces include Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major, Op. 12, No. 2; Fauré: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13; Bach: Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004; and Saint-Saëns: Introduction et rondo capriccioso, Op. 28.
Where: Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Rd., Fairway, Kan.
When: 5 p.m., Sunday, May 1
It’s free.

What: Jordan Voth, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Jordan Voth, piano. Performance pieces include Debussy: Images, Book I; Brahms: Tre intermezzi, Op. 117; and Prokofiev: Sonata for Piano No. 6 in A Major, Op. 82.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
5 p.m., Sunday, May 1
It’s free.

What: Laura Lowry, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Laura Lowry, soprano; with Brian Woods, piano, and Richard Bell, cello. Performance pieces include Schubert: Zwei Szenen aus dem Schauspiel Lacrimas, D. 857; R. Strauss: Ophelia Lieder, Op. 67; Rossini: Selections from Les soirées musicales; Heggie: From “The Book of Nightmares;” and Canteloube: Selections from Chants d’Auvergne.
Where: Country Club United Methodist Church, 400 W. 57th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 5 p.m., Sunday, May 1
It’s free.

What: Anthony LaBat, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Anthony LaBat, flute; with Patricia Higdon, piano. Performance pieces include Haydn, trans. Rampal: Sonata for Flute and Piano in C Major, Op. 74, No. 1; Hindemith: Sonata for Flute and Piano; Ferneyhough: Cassandra’s Dream Song; and Widor: Suite for Flute and Piano, Op. 34.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1
It’s free.

What: Paul Lorenz, Master’s Recital
This is a master’s recital for Paul Lorenz, saxophone; with Dan Velicer, piano. Performance pieces include Bach: Allemande and Sarabande from Partita in A Minor, BWV 1013; Franck, arr. Fourmeau: Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major, M. 8; Ravel, arr. Walter: Sonatine pour piano; and Borne, arr. Roth/Meylan: Fantaisie brillante sur Carmen de Georges Bizet.
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd St., Mission, Kan.
When: 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 1
It’s free.

What: Conservatory Chamber Orchestra
Orchestral graduate conducting students Boris Vayner and Luis Víquez direct the Conservatory Chamber Orchestra in this informal matinee performance. Performance pieces include Krauss: Pantomime in D Major; Stravinsky: Concerto for String Orchestra in D Major; and Brahms: Serenade No. 2 in A Major, Op. 16.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 2
It’s free.

What: Women’s Soccer vs. Omaha
Where: Durwood Stadium, 5025 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
2 & 4 p.m., Monday, May 2
It’s free.

What: Jay Carter, Lecture-Recital
This is a doctoral lecture-recital for Jay Carter, countertenor; with Richard Williams, piano. The topic is “The Countertenor Defined: Unpacking the Repertory.” Performance pieces include Purcell: “Tis nature’s voice” from Hail, bright Cecilia, Z. 328; Handel: “Almighty Power” from Solomon, HWV 67; Bacj: “Esurientes implevit bonis” from Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243; Gluck: “Ahime! Dove trascorsi…Che farò senza Euridice” from Orfeo ed Euridice; and Britten: “Welcome wanderer…I know a bank” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 64.
Where: Forbis Recital Hall in the Pillsbury Music Center, William Jewell College, 500 College Hill, Liberty, Mo.
When: 
5 p.m., Monday, May 2
It’s free.

What: Percussion Ensemble
This Percussion Ensemble performance is directed by Nick Petrella and Chris McLaurin, with guest Aurélien Boccard, piano. Performance pieces include Cage/Harrison: Double Music CAGE: Third Construction; Cage, arr. Petrella/Harris/Larson: Six Melodies for Violin and Keyboard; and Cage: Living Room Music.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 2
It’s free.

What: Mark Lauer, Performer’s Certificate Recital
This is a performer’s certificate recital for Mark Lauer, bassoon; with Jordan Buchholtz, piano; Julia Janda, E-flat clarinet; Charles Calloway, trumpet; Kathleen McGowan, trombone; Tobiah Murphy, violin; Chance Dunaway, bass; Sarrah Beck, percussion; and Adam Fontana, conductor. Performance pieces include Boismortier: Sonata No. 5; Tansman: Sonatine pour basson et piano; Poulenc: Trio pour hautbois, basson, et piano, S. 43; Bruns: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano No. 2, Op. 45; and Daugherty: Dead Elvis.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
7:30 p.m., Monday, May 2
It’s free.

What: Composers’ Guild
Composition students of all degree levels present new works, from acoustic chamber pieces to electronic/fixed media. Performance pieces include Frisbie: So Art. Very Orchestration. Much Feeling; Henry: The Maw; Mao Zhu: A Dream on the Tree Stump; Davis: The Machine; Davis: I Can’t See the Sun; Landis: Songs of Love and Immolation; Shao: Tao Yao. 5; Powell: Birthmark; Ketjuntra: Ignition II; Sprankle: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano; and Sprankle: In the Gardens of Jerusalem.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 3
It’s free.

What: Mei-Chun Chen, Lecture-Recital
This is a doctoral lecture-recital for Mei-Chun Chen, viola. The topic is “Paul Hindemith and His Music: Solo Viola Sonata Opus 11, No. 5.” The performance piece is Hindemith: Sonata for Solo Viola, Op. 11, No. 5.
Where: Grant Hall, Room 333, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 3
It’s free.

What: Michael Prucha, Artist’s Certificate Recital
This is an artist’s certificate recital for Michael Prucha, oboe, clarinets, saxophone; with Dan Velicer, piano. Performance pieces include Grabert: Sonata for Oboe and Piano in G Minor, Op. 52; Brahms: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E-flat Major, Op. 120, No. 2; Hindemith: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano (performed on bass clarinet); and Schulhoff: Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (“Hot-Sonate”).
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 5601 W. 62nd St., Mission, Kan.
When: 
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 3
It’s free.

What: Sandra Fernández Vizcaíno, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Sandra Fernández Vizcaíno, flute; with Patricia Higdon, piano. Performance pieces include Leclair: Sonata for Flute and Basso Continuo in G Major, Op. 9, No. 7; Liebermann: Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 23; Piazzolla: Tango-Études Nos. III, IV, and VI; Roussel: Joueurs de flûte, Op. 27; and Taffanel: Fantaisie sur Der Freischütz de Weber.
Where: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 3
It’s free.

 


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