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“Live Day 2025” on Kansas Public Radio
Dr. Madeleine Jansen (K-State violin faculty) and Dr. Syneva Colle perform a program of string duos, broadcast live from the Lawrence Public Library Auditorium on KPR. Ravel’s String Trio and other repertoire will be featured. More info here.
Hale Library Concert
Cellist Syneva Colle, who joined the K-State faculty in 2024, will be featured in her first Hale Library concert. She will be assisted by pianist/composer William Roger Price, emeritus professor at the University of Tulsa. Claude Debussy's Cello Sonata, one of the masterworks of the cello repertoire, will open the recital, followed by Katcina Dances by Louis W. Ballard, who is known as "the father of Native American composition." This recital will include transcriptions of art songs by Clara Schumann (the most famous female composer/pianist of the 19th century) and will feature the world premiere of Under the Sun by William Roger Price. More information about the Hale Concert Series here.
Fields & Fountains: Music of Mozart, Bunch and Tchaikovsky
Catch the Season One kickoff concert of Chamber Music Kansas, a new series bringing dynamic and diverse programs to the Manhattan community! This free concert brings together string musicians from around the country to perform an exciting program of string ensemble music. In this relaxed afternoon event, guests can grab a drink, enjoy the historic beauty of Union Hall, and take a musical journey from the American heartland to the streets of Florence, Italy.
This event is free and open to the public, thanks to the support of Kansas State University and the Kansas Arts Commission.
String Circle: Artist Talk at Flight Crew Coffee
Have a coffee, meet the musicians and learn about Americana influences in classical chamber music. This (free!) lecture is accompanied by a performance of Kenji Bunch’s riveting, fiddle-inspired “String Circle.”
This event is part of the 2025-2026 season of Chamber Music Kansas, and is supported by Kansas State University and the Kansas Arts Commission.
Equally Divine
A production of the Core Ensemble, performed at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Lake Worth Beach, FL.
Equally Divine
A production of the Core Ensemble, performed at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Lake Worth Beach, FL.
Dances & Spirits
Cello and piano recital featuring music of Wallen, Schumann, Lavista, Ballard, and Piazzolla. In collaboration with Alfonso Hernández, pianist. Hosted by the Doral Piano Studio in Doral, FL.
“Lyric Composition” at the Museum of Art + Light
Fantastic Ekphrastic Evening: Poetry and Art Extravaganza at the Museum of Art + Light in Manhattan, KS.
String duo performance with Dr. Madeleine Jansen, violin. Two sets performed at 6:30pm and 8:00pm.
Event details here.
“Arise” with Dr. Dan Hinman
Faculty trombone recital by Dr. Dan Hinman, featuring “Arise” by Nicola Ferro for trombone + string quartet.
Event details here.
Celebrating New Music
“Celebrating New Music” features contemporary works performed by faculty and students of Kansas State University.
Event details here.
Piano Trio Recital
Kevin Lau’s sparkling new work “Under a Veil of Stars” receives its United States premiere, performed by Madeleine Jansen (violin), Syneva Colle (cello), and Alfonso Hernández (piano). The trio will also present works by Felix Mendelssohn and long-forgotten Parisian composer Mel Bonis. Admission is free. In cooperation with the Music for Food initiative, 100% of donations will benefit the Flint Hills Breadbasket.
Event details here.