January 27 is the birthday of WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791).
"Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius."
Mozart "was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical period. Despite his short life, his rapid pace of composition and proficiency from an early age resulted in more than 800 works representing virtually every Western classical genre of his time. Many of these compositions are acknowledged as pinnacles of the symphonic, concertante, chamber, operatic, and choral repertoire. Mozart is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music, with his music admired for its 'melodic beauty, its formal elegance and its richness of harmony and texture.'" (Wikipedia)
In this KC Arts Beat Report, Prairie Village native and international opera star Joyce DiDonato talks to Patrick Neas about her Christmas concert with Kings Return and pianist Craig Terry. She also shares warm Christmas memories about her hometown.
Eryn Bates Kemp, executive director of the Harriman-Jewell Seriesies, is also an amazing pianist. Eryn and her Slow Death Band will present a MONSTER MASH HALLOWEEN BASH, Nov. 2 at the The Black Box Theatre. On this episode of the KC Arts Beat Report, learn more ab0ut this fascinating person, as Eryn talks to Patrick Neas about the concert and why Halloween is so important to her. For tickets to the Bash, go to theblackboxkc.com Costume required!!
Violinist Destiny Mermgen has started a new series of concerts called WELLNESS WEDNESDAY. The first of these free, interactive “mental health” programs is Sept. 18 at noon at Old Mission United Methodist Church. KC Arts Beat’s Patrick Neas had a chance to speak with Destiny about the series, and why it’s especially meaningful for her. To read more, CLICK HERE.
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS WITH DESTINY MERMAGEN
Prairie Classical presents a new series, WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS!! It’s an interactive concert experience like no other!
♥ Music & Mental Health Chit-Chat with Destiny ~ Prairie Classical Founder & KPR Radio Host.
The next Wellness Wednesday is December 18 at noon at Old Mission United Methodist Church. For more information, CLICK HERE.