Aug 9, 2020
Opera Kansas Classical Music City:WichitaPhone:316.218.8795Email:[email protected]:operakansas.org Opera Kansas produces intimate operatic productions in an effort to bring opera to the general public. Opera Kansas is committed to making opera accessible by taking performances into Kansas communities by performing in theaters, retirement homes, parks, public places and schools. Our programs include Touring…
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Switchgrass String Quartet Classical Music City:PeabodyPhone:316.258.2342Email:[email protected] The Switchgrass String Quartet plays a variety of styles of music with an emphasis on intricate folk and popular rhythms and improvisation. Featuring styles from around the world they create an individual and unique sound. They are adept at engaging with their audience; interlacing…
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Erin Wood Classical Music City:LawrencePhone:785.760.2973Email:[email protected]:erinwoodharpist.com Erin Wood is an active and versatile musician, performing regularly with orchestras, choirs, and chamber ensembles throughout the Midwest region. Erin has been featured as a concerto soloist with the Sunflower Chamber Music Festival, Pittsburg Festival of Arts, Westwood Ensemble, Hays Symphony and Las Vegas…
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Allégresse Classical Music City:Lawrence Phone:785.393.0375Email:[email protected]:www.allegresse.org Recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts American Masterpieces: Chamber Music Grant, Allégresse has been dazzling audiences since 2006. The trio combines the virtuosic talents of Annie Gnojek, flute; Margaret Marco, oboe and Ellen Sommer, piano; three nationally recognized musicians with careers that have…
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Christopher Burnett Jazz City:LeavenworthPhone:913.250.5141Email:[email protected]:christopherburnett.us CHRISTOPHER BURNETT was born in Olathe, Kansas and subsequently raised in his maternal hometown of Paola after his family settled back home in the state once his father’s active duty military career had concluded. Mr. Burnett’s long-standing high caliber, well-rounded, and distinguished career is a great…
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Doug Talley Quartet Jazz City:LenexaPhone:913-515-3890Email:[email protected]:dougtalley.com Formed in 1995, the Doug Talley Quartet has performed jazz at numerous festivals, concerts, clubs and schools throughout the Midwest. All four members of the quartet compose and arrange music and contribute to the group’s repertoire for recordings and live appearances. Saxophonist Doug Talley has…
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Alferd Packer Memorial String Band Traditional & Acoustic Music City:LawrencePhone:785.841.0277Email:[email protected]:alferdpackerband.com The Alferd Packer Memorial String Band is five multi-instrumentalists singing and playing fiddles, banjo, guitars, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, accordion, bass, and creative percussion. The band was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame in 2022. Entering their 47th year,…
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Jeff Davidson Traditional & Acoustic Music City:EurekaPhone:620-583-4437Email:[email protected]:jeffdavidsonmusic.com Jeff is a singer/songwriter who performs original as well as traditional music as he weaves various aspects of Kansas frontier history between the songs. He's a popular and frequent guest for those who love the frontier period of our history, from children to…
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Amado Espinoza Traditional & Acoustic Music City:Overland ParkPhone:913.620.0740Email:[email protected]:amadoespinoza.com Amado Espinoza is a multi-instrumentalist/composer/instrument maker whose music is rooted in the spiritual traditions of the Andes mountains, while drawing inspiration from his musical-wanderlust personality. He is a Charlotte Street Foundation 2017 Performing Arts Fellow, TedxKC presenter and Adjunct Professor in the…
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Governor's Arts Awards See the 2026 Governor's Arts Award Recipients 2026 Governor's Arts Awards Page The Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards are presented annually by the Kansas Arts Commission to extraordinary members of Kansas’ arts and culture community. The awards recognize and honor individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the…
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