Works by Hanson, Gershwin, Copland, and Viet Cuong with Sandbox Percussion and the Topeka Symphony.

K-State cello faculty Dr. Syneva Colle Hernández performs a vibrant program of modern-era cello works. Joining her in this performance are Dr. Amy Guffey (clarinet), Dr. Alfonso Hernández (piano), Dr. Amy Rosine (soprano), Kat Sterbenz (cello), and Dr. Colleen White (flute). The evening will conclude with the iconic "Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5" by Heitor Villa-Lobos, written for soprano and eight cellos, and performed by members of the K-State cello studio.

Dr. Madeleine Jansen, violin, and Dr. Syneva Colle Hernández, cello, perform a recital of string duo music including works by Russian composer Reinhold Glière, American Mark Summer, and the exhilarating Passacaglia by Johan Halvorsen. Free and open to the public.

An entire concert dedicated to the music of film composer John Williams, performed with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra.

Chamber Music Kansas presents the Goodnow Trio in a performance of riveting modern works. 20th-century masterworks “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires” by Astor Piazzolla and the Shostakovich Piano Trio in E minor are complemented by the premiere of a new work by French composer Alexandre Ouzounoff - “Bouquet d’Etoiles.”

Works by Reena Esmail, Igor Stravinsky, and P.I. Tchaikovsky performed with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra.

The Jansen-Colle-Hernández piano trio performs riveting 20th-century chamber works by Astor Piazzolla, Mel Bonis, and Dmitri Shostakovich. Hosted by the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery of Lindsborg, Kansas.

A colorful evening of American music performed with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra.

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.

Cellist Syneva Colle Hernández and pianist-composer William Roger Price present an evening of chamber music 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." The recital also includes art songs by Clara Schumann, Le Grand Tango by Astor Piazzolla, and the world premiere performance of Under the Sun by William Roger Price.

Works of Maurice Ravel, performed with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra.

Regenerate! Orchestra presents a mesmerizing immersive performance connecting music, nature, and community. This program of works by American composer J. Clay Gonzalez includes “Eight Quilts for the School,” a new work inspired by the ecology of the Kansas Tallgrass Prairie, and cello concerto “Stick Season.” Performers include K-State students, faculty, community members, and cello soloist Syneva Colle.

Works of Gordon McQuere, Alyssa Morris, and Johannes Brahms performed with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra.

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.

Concert details and tickets here!

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.

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.