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Czech Us Out!

Presented by Summerfest: The Art and Soul of Chamber Music at James C. Olson Performing Arts Center – White Recital Hall, Kansas City MO

Jul 08 - 09 2017
Czech Us Out!

When Bedrich Smetana set out to be a composer in the mid-19th century, he could not find a musical memory upon which to base his music. As part of the Austrian Empire, his native Bohemia sounded German. Rising to the challenge in works like his autobiographical String Quartet No. 1, “From My Life,” Smetana gave future Czech composers a basis upon which to build a national music. Remembering Smetana, Pavel Hass wrote a striking Wind Quintet early in his short career that included folk tunes ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Single Concert Tickets: $19 + $3 CTO fee
Students(Ages 18+ with a valid student ID): $7 + $3 CTO fee
Children Free

Sunday events are 3:00 PM at ST MARY’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (1307 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64106)

LOCATION

James C. Olson Performing Arts Center – White Recital Hall

4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110

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