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Recital Series - Spring 2023

Noon CDT on Mondays and Tuesdays, February 6, 2023 - March 28, 2023 | Polsky Theatre

FREE (tickets not issued or required)


Now in their 34th 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 2023 Ruel Joyce Series
Mondays at noon

Spring 2023 Ruel Joyce Series
Date Recital Location
Feb. 6 Jesse Yukimura, viola
Shelley Armer, viola
Polsky Theatre
Feb. 13 Vince Gnojek, saxophone
Ellen Sommer, piano
Polsky Theatre
Feb. 20 NAVO Trio:
Hidden Gems by Women Composers
Polsky Theatre
Feb. 27 Anne-Marie Brown, violin
Rena Ishii, violin
Duke Lee, viola
Lawrence Figg, cello
Polsky Theatre
Mar. 6 Matthew Liu, piano Polsky Theatre
Mar. 13 Eder-Tan Duo Plays Beethoven Polsky Theatre
Mar. 20 Kristee Haney, soprano
Ellen Sommer, piano
Polsky Theatre
Mar. 27 newEar Trio
Christina Webster, flute
Sascha Groschang, cello
Charles Dickinson, piano
Polsky Theatre

Spring 2023 Jazz Series
Tuesdays at noon

Spring 2023 Jazz Series
Date Recital Location
Feb. 14 Will Matthews Trio Polsky Theatre
Feb. 21 Cubanisms Polsky Theatre
Feb. 28 Earlie Braggs Quartet Polsky Theatre
Mar. 7 David Basse Trio Polsky Theatre
Mar. 14 Bram Wijnands Trio "Plus 1" Polsky Theatre
Mar. 21 Adam Larson Quartet Yardley Hall
Mar. 28 Chris Burnett Originals Quartet Yardley Hall