You don't have to know Bach's birthday or Beethoven's favorite food for this trivia night - but, hey, it wouldn't hurt! Join Classical KC for a fun night of general trivia, music, prizes and more at Casual Animal Brewing.

After 19 seasons, Michael Stern is stepping down as music director of the Kansas City Symphony, with Matthias Pintscher taking over at the start of the 2024-25 season. Dan Margolies and Classical KC spoke with the outgoing maestro, as well as cellist Yo-Yo Ma, a longtime friend of Stern’s, about Stern's time in Kansas City and what’s ahead for the orchestra.

While in Kansas City, cello superstar and arts advocate Yo-Yo Ma spoke with Classical KC's Sam Wisman about his decades-long friendship with Michael Stern, finding joy in learning an instrument, how music affects human wellness and recording a premiere for an upcoming Kansas City Symphony album.

Violin superstar Joshua Bell spoke with Classical KC's Christy L'Esperance about inspiring the next generation of musicians, working with Michael Stern and the Kansas City Symphony and a friendly competition he has going with fellow prodigy and musical superstar Yo-Yo Ma.

The Lyric Opera of Kansas City's Opera to Go program brings live performances to retirement communities across the Kansas City metro. For the residents of these communities, in-person concerts are an experience that can't be replicated by recordings.

With the world premiere of "The Haberdasher Prince," a one act opera by Rosabella and Dina Gregory, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City hopes to inspire and bring new audiences of all ages to the art form. Classical KC's Christy L'Esperance speaks with the Lyric's director of learning, Neal Long, about the story and production.