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The Poetry of Ted Kooser and More!
This week's KPR Presents features former U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winner Ted Kooser, from a reading sponsored by the University of Kansas Libraries. We'll also hear the collaborative efforts of Kansas Poet Laureate Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg and singer-songwriter Kelley Hunt, in a reading performed at the Lawrence Public Library.


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Music Programming on KPR

Opera is My Hobby Friday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
One of the longest running shows on American radio, Opera Is My Hobby debuted on Kansas Public Radio (then KANU) in September 1952, during the very first week the station was on the air! Every week, Dr. James Seaver selects recordings from his vast collection of LPs, CDs, 78s and even wax cylinder recordings for programs spotlighting legendary performers of the past, as well as up- and-coming singers. Recent shows have included tributes to tenor Jussi Bjoerling and soprano Elisabeth Schwartzkopf, highlights from the Victor Blue Label recordings from the early 20th-century, plus excerpts from Mozart's The Magic Flute and Johann Strauss's Die Fledermaus.

Classical Music in the Morning M-F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kansas Public Radio provides local classical music programming weekdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm, in addition to such weekly offerings as Opera Is My Hobby and St. Paul Sunday. In addition, our programming is often spiced with live musical performances from KPR's Live Performance Studio! We welcome you to view classical music playlists, listen to recent in-studio performances or to make a request for Friday's Listeners Choice.

Classical Music in the Afternoon M-F 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Kansas Public Radio provides local classical music programming weekdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm, in addition to such weekly offerings as Opera Is My Hobby and St. Paul Sunday.

The Retro Cocktail Hour Saturday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kansas Public Radio's Retro Cocktail Hour is our weekly nod to the Space Age Pop revival. Here you'll find vintage recordings from the dawn of the Hi-Fi Era - imaginative, light-hearted (and sometimes light-headed) pop stylings designed to underscore everything from the backyard barbecue to the high-tech bachelor pad. Darrell Brogdon serves up two hours of incredibly strange music on Kansas Public Radio, so grab a cocktail shaker and join us for The Retro Cocktail Hour.

Trail Mix Sunday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Trail Mix brings you the best in yesterday's and today's singer-songwriters, spiced with Americana, alternative country, folk-rock, bluegrass, traditional folk, and Celtic music. From Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell to Doc Watson and Alison Krauss, it's all on Trail Mix.

Jazz in the Night M-F 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
From the traditional jazz of Louis Armstrong to the best in today's new jazz from young artists like Eldar Djangirov, from swinging singers to cooking Latin jazz, with plenty of bebop and ballads to boot, Jazz in the Night brings you a wide array of great jazz every Monday through Friday evening from 9 to midnight (10 to midnight on Wednesdays) with your host Bob McWilliams. Every week, there's a feature CD that you'll have a chance to win, and every Wednesday from 10 to 11 p.m., Bob presents four of the best new discs on the "New Release Spotlight." And your requests are more than welcome.

Classical Music in the Evening Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kansas Public Radio provides local classical music programming weekdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm, in addition to such weekly offerings as Opera Is My Hobby and St. Paul Sunday. In addition, our programming is often spiced with live musical performances from KPR's Live Performance Studio! To view classical music playlists, listen to recent in-studio performances or to make a request for Friday's Listeners Choice.

The Jazz Scene Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Since the turn of the Century, David Basse has been the host of KPR’s Jazz Scene. This long running, award winning jazz show features new releases, classic jazz and information about area jazz concerts, festivals and performances in night clubs. Most Saturdays, David interviews artists that are visiting the area or are releasing new music. Guests have included Pat Metheny, Ron Carter, Marian McPartland, Ramsey Lewis and Chick Corea among many others. From time to time, the Jazz Scene with host live musical guests in KPR’s Studio C. There have been holiday specials and visits from the big bands of KU and UMKC. “I never met jazz I didn’t like,” says host David Basse, his love for the music and easy manner brings the novice and seasoned listener a new appreciation of the art form.


Music Events

From the Top
From the Top broadcasts from Stanford University with an all-Bay Area extravaganza, plus we meet another From the Top alum as our 10th A...
Event Date: August 1, 2010
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Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
Texas Singer-songwriter blending country, folk, jazz, blues and bluegrass. Dana Coooper opens....
Event Date: August 1, 2010
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Miami String Quartet Performance
The Miami String Quartet presents the opening concert at the Heartland Chamber Music Festival...
Event Date: August 1, 2010
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Heartland Chamber Music Festival Faculty Recital
Heartland Chamber Music Recital Faculty Recital Schumann Piano Quintet in E-flat, Op.44 Mendelssohn Octet in E-flat, Op. 20...
Event Date: August 5, 2010
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1776 - The Musical with an all-female cast
Winner of 3 Tony Awards, including BEST MUSICAL, Musical Theater Heritage (MTH) breaks new ground with 1776. Sometimes a new voice can bring new meani...
Event Date: August 12, 2010
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Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot 8:00 pm Sunday, August 15. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Reserved seat advance tickets go on sale May 14 for $85.00 Golden Circle Seating, $...
Event Date: August 15, 2010
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6th Annual Son Shine Carnival
6th Annual Son Shine Carnival - lots of fun, food and games for kids from 1 to 101. Includes a free inflatable water slide and even a Silent Auction w...
Event Date: August 21, 2010
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