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Recital Series – Spring 2024

Noon CDT on Mondays and Tuesdays, February 20, 2024 - April 2, 2024 | Polsky Theatre and Yardley Hall

FREE (tickets not issued or required)


Now in their 35th year, these hourlong, in-person recitals continue to feature some of Kansas City’s most respected professional classical and jazz musicians.


Many tour internationally and perform with noted local organizations like the Kansas City Symphony, the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra and the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra. Some serve on the faculties of conservatories and music programs in Kansas and Missouri. Several entertain at festivals across the country, and others teach privately and enjoy playing in bands for musical theatre.

Limited reserved parking in the Midwest Trust Center west underground garage is provided.


Spring 2024 Ruel Joyce Series
Mondays at noon

Spring 2024 Ruel Joyce Series
Date Recital Location
Mar. 4 AdZel Duo Polsky Theatre
Mar. 11 Mark Gibbs, cello
Lolita Lisovskaya-Sayevich, piano
Polsky Theatre
Mar. 18 Stella Markou, voice
Ellen Sommer, piano
Polsky Theatre
Mar. 25 Sascha Groschang Quartet Polsky Theatre
Apr. 1 Four Hand Piano
Slawomir Dobrzanski, piano
Nicholas Dold, piano
Yardley Hall

Spring 2024 Jazz Series
Tuesdays at noon

Spring 2024 Jazz Series
Date Recital Location
Feb. 20 Jackie Myers Quartet Polsky Theatre
Feb. 27 Mikole Kaar Quartet Polsky Theatre
Mar. 5 Tim Whitmer Quartet Yardley Hall
Mar. 12 Andrew Ouellette Trio Polsky Theatre
Mar. 19 DelMurrow Trio with Roman Gonzalez Polsky Theatre
Mar. 26 Joel Gordon's Happy Habitat Polsky Theatre
Apr. 2 Eddie Moore Yardley Hall