The International Center for Music at Park University

11/02/2024

Music Director and Conductor of the Reno Philharmonic Association, Maestra Jackson, returned for her third engagement with the 🎻✨ ICM Orchestra, bringing an exquisite program to life.

From the evocative melodies of Britten to the timeless genius of Bach and the warmth of Dvořák’s string arrangements, the night was a celebration of classical brilliance.

📷: Damian Gonzalez Jr.

11/01/2024

TONIGHT! FREE concert at Park University!! It is the next concert of the 2024-25 season tonight, November 1st, 7:30 PM, at the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. The program will be under the direction of guest conductor Laura Jackson, Music Director and Conductor of the Reno Philharmonic Association, who is returning for her third engagement with the ICM Orchestra. Maestra Jackson has selected a program of works for string orchestra, with music by Benjamin Britten, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Antonin Dvorak being featured.
The concert is FREE with reservation. Visit ICM.PARK.EDU for more information & to register.

10/31/2024

Hey Kansas City Magazine!! Thanks for including The International Center for Music at Park University Fall Orchestra Concert, tomorrow night, 7:30 p.m., in your "Thirteen Things to do in KC This Weekend!" We appreciate the shout out!!

The concert is FREE!! But you should reserve your seat so somebody else doesn't get it first! ICM.PARK.EDU.

https://kansascitymag.com/thirteen-things-to-do-in-kc-this-weekend-october-31-november-3/

Here are thirteen things to do in KC this weekend, October 31-November 3: American Royal World Series of Barbecue, a Dia de los Mu***os Celebration at Crossroads Hotel and Leslie Jones.

10/26/2024

Park University held its annual Fright Night this week and the ICM had fun entertaining the kiddos in attendance, big and small! Plus ICM students promoted their upcoming ICM Orchestra concert, November 1, 7:30 p.m., at the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. It's FREE with reservation at ICM.PARK.EDU.

10/25/2024

An unforgettable night filled with mesmerizing music and close connection at the 1900 Building. 🎹✨

📷: Damian Gonzalez Jr.

10/24/2024

TONIGHT! If you're a piano lover, this one's for you!! The students of Van Cliburn Gold Medalist and The International Center for Music at Park University founder and artistic director, Stanislav Ioudenitch, are in recital at the 1900 Building. Just a few tickets remain. Grab them now before they're gone! ICM.PARK.EDU.

10/23/2024

Last night at the Weatherby Lake Community Center, students from The International Center for Music at Park University string studios presented works by Mozart, Dvorak and others before a very appreciative crowd. These same students will be performing in the upcoming ICM Orchestra concert November 1 at Park University and November 14th at the 1900 Building. For tickets and information, visit ICM.PARK.EDU.

10/22/2024

In this month's Kansas City Magazine, they give a thorough overview of everything The International Center for Music at Park University. Check it out at the link below and then grab tickets for ICM's upcoming concerts . . . October 24 at 1900 Building and November 1 at Park University's Chapel. Learn more and get tickets at ICM.PARK.EDU.

https://kansascitymag.com/park-universitys-international-center-for-music-is-training-world-class-classical-musicians/

Park University’s International Center for Music is training world-class classical musicians right here in Parkville, Missouri.

10/17/2024

Don't miss graduate student, cellist DDiyorbek NortojievNortojiev, in recital TONIGHT, October 17, 7:00 p.m., at the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. This FREE concert is open to the public. No reservation required. Hope to see you there!
More information at ICM.PARK.EDU.

10/15/2024

Thanks BroadwayWorld for the shout out about The International Center for Music at Park University award-winning pianists in recital next week! All students of Professor Stanislav Ioudenitch, the evening is always a crowd pleaser. Read the article, then get your tickets NOW at 1900bldg.com before they're gone. https://www.broadwayworld.com/kansas-city/article/Park-University-International-Center-for-Music-Concert-to-Feature-Piano-Students-of-Stanislav-Ioudenitch-20241002

Five Park University International Center for Music students of globally renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch will perform a recital concert on Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.

10/11/2024

The International Center for Music at Park University graduate student, cellist Diyor Nortojiev, will be in recital with pianist Lo**ta Lisovskaya-Sayevich next Thursday, October 17, 7:00 p.m., in the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel at Park University. They'll be performing works by Brahms and Tchaikovsky. Tickets are free and no reservation is required. For more information, visit ICM.PARK.EDU.

10/10/2024

The magnificent Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral was the awe inspiring backdrop for "Mad About Mozart" last evening, the opening concert of the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra's 38th Season. The International Center for Music at Park University graduate student, pianist Yangrui Cai, performed Mozart's Concerto No. 24 in this all-Mozart program. Thank you KC Chamber Orchestra and Maestro Bruce Sorrell for continuing to further our wonderful collaboration. Make sure to catch Yangrui again in concert on October 24th when he performs as part of the Stanislav Ioudenitch Studio recital at the 1900 Building. Additional information at ICM.PARK.EDU.

10/09/2024

Tonight's THE NIGHT! Kansas City Chamber Orchestra's 38th Season opens with an ALL MOZART program and we're pleased to be part of it! Beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kansas City, The International Center for Music at Park University's award-winning pianist Yangrui Cai is performing and he paused after rehearsal yesterday to take this photo with Maestro Sorrell. Don't delay! Grab your tickets now at kcchamberorchestra.org.

10/07/2024

Yangrui Cai, one of The International Center for Music at Park University graduate students, will be performing Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24. with Kansas City Chamber Orchestra this coming Wednesday, Oct 9th. Yangrui studies with 2001 Cliburn Gold Medalist Stanislav Ioudenitch and is himself an award-winning pianist so this is a concert not to be missed!
Yangrui hails from Hunan China where he graduated with distinction from the Xinghai Conservatory of Music. He earned his Bachelor's from Oberlin Conservatory and is now pursuing his Master of Music at Park. An artist with varied interests, ranging from painting to cooking to drone flying, Yangrui's commitment to music is distinct: "Since a young age, I found piano playing as the best way to express feelings that are difficult to convey. It is the purest means of communication."

Tickets to see Yangrui Cai with the KC Chamber Orchestra in "Mad About Mozart" at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral October 9, 7:30 p.m., are available at KCChamberOrchestra.org.

10/06/2024

Ilya Shmukler didn’t just play the piano last night—he made it sing! 🎶 Thanks to everyone who came out for a night of pure magic at the 1900 Building.

📷: Damian Gonzalez Jr.

10/05/2024

TONIGHT! PIANIST ILYA SHMUKLER IN CONCERT!

A few tickets remain! See winner in Solo Recital tonight, October 5, 7:30 p.m., at the 1900 Building.

“Shmukler is a volcano! The name of Ilya Shmukler should be remembered!” That is how the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung described Ilya after his triumph at the world-renowned and highly difficult Concours Géza Anda 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland this past June, where he won four special awards in addition to the First Prize. So don't miss this opportunity to see him right here in Kansas City!

More info and tickets @ ICM.PARK.EDU.

10/02/2024

Thanks for the shout out BroadwayWorld! Our award-winning pianists are putting together an incredible performance on October 24th which is not to be missed! Get your tickets now at https://1900bldg.com/.

Five Park University International Center for Music students of globally renowned pianist Stanislav Ioudenitch will perform a recital concert on Thursday, Oct. 24, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, Kan.

09/25/2024

“Shmukler is a volcano! The name of Ilya Shmukler should be remembered!” That is how the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung described Ilya after his triumph at the world-renowned Concours Géza Anda Zürich 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland, where he won four special awards in addition to the First Prize.

Ilya will be in concert October 5th, 2024, 7:30 p.m., at the 1900 Building in Mission Woods, KS. Get tickets before they sell out at 1900bldg.com.

09/23/2024

Congratulations to Park ICM graduate student, Tatiana Dorokhova, who was awarded second prize in the prestigious George Enescu Festival International Competition. Named for renowned Romanian violinist, pianist, composer, pedagogue and conductor, George Enescu, the competition began September 13 and culminated yesterday with the exciting final held in the gorgeous Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest. Tatiana performed Brahm's Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 accompanied by the esteemed Filarmonica George Enescu. Tatiana continues to wow audiences with her artistry, technique and deep understanding on the music. We are so very proud of you, Tatiana!

You may see Tatiana perform in Kansas City as part of the Stanislav Ioudenitch Studio Recital, October 24, 2024, 7:30 p.m. at the 1900 Building. Tickets and information available at ICM.PARK.EDU.

09/21/2024

Last night, the Folly was filled with the enchanting magic of music. 🎶✨

📷: Damian Gonzalez Jr. / Camila Barrera

09/19/2024

The International Center for Music at Park University alumnus Behzod Abduraimov performs with friend and fellow Park ICM alum, Shah Sadikov, and the orchestras of Park University and NAVO tomorrow night, September 20th at 7:30pm at the Folly Theater. Tickets and more information can be found at icm.park.edu. But first, Behzod stopped by Classical KC for a trip down memory lane and his time here in Kansas City during the earliest years of his education by teacher and mentor Stanislav Ioudenitch.

Take a listen. Then get your tickets to Behzod Abduraimov, Piano, Shah Sadikov, Conductor with Park ICM & NAVO Chamber Orchestras. It's an incredible evening of music you don't want to miss!

During his time in Kansas City studying at Park University's International Center for Music, Behzod Abduraimov formed musical and personal bonds that endure today. During a return trip to the metro to perform with some of those old friends, he reflects on his time in Kansas City.