KC VITAs
an ensemble for new music
an ensemble for new music
Surrounded by the 360° dome at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station, audiences will be enveloped in new choral works—several of them regional and world premieres— spanning a wide range of soundscapes. Each composition is paired with stunning visual artwork from Kansas City-based artists, transforming the dome into a living canvas of sound and light. More than just a concert, "Kaleidoscope" is a truly unique and immersive experience that invites you to feel, reflect, and connect.
"Shimmer” illuminates the stage with works from “The Lavender Scores”—a bold new educational initiative celebrating the voices of LGBTQIA+ composers. These special concerts highlight the next generation of artistry by featuring collaborative performances with area high school choirs and showcasing visual and performing student artists from across the Kansas City metro. “Shimmer” will also mark a major milestone for KC VITAs as we will present our 100th world premiere since 2015!
After a decade of championing new choral music and amplifying underrepresented voices, KC VITAs releases its debut album when we arrive at home on Neuma Records. More than just a recording, the album is a resonant reflection on the ensemble’s first ten years: a curated tapestry of standout works and composers whose music has shaped the ensemble’s identity and artistic legacy.
Each piece on the album was selected to embody the ensemble’s mission: to bring vital, emotional, and boundary-expanding choral music into the world. Spanning from the lush and tonal to the avant-garde, some works are long-standing companions from earlier premieres; others are fresh additions from composers across the United States. Together, they form a singular portrait of what new music can do—how it can hold grief, wonder, protest, memory, and the unspoken truths of our lives.
CDs will be available for purchase at our “Kaleidoscope” performances before the official release!
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