It is often said that the great canon of classical music is crowned by the “3 Bs.” On June 30th, Bach and Beethoven give way to bubbles and bourbon but Brahms remains for a soiree in the great hall of the Wichita Art Museum. Enjoy fine champagne & bourbon as Wichita’s finest musicians serenade guests with chamber music and song.

In the language of the north German master of melody, nostalgia and passion, the Wichita Grand Opera thanks you for supporting our organization as we savor life’s finer delights on a dreamy midsummer evening.

Tickets are available here.

The Wichita Grand Opera proudly presents Leonard Bernstein's brilliant comic operetta, Candide, on April 27th and 28th, 2024 at Century II Concert Hall. Acclaimed actor Kelsey Grammer, of Cheers and Frasier fame, stars in this concert version production and brings his signature wit and charisma telling the tale of this glittering satire.

The production also features Metropolitan Opera singer and stage director Emily Pulley as well as rising stars Jonathan Johnson and Amy Owens, who perform the leading roles of Candide and Cunegonde. Inspired by Voltaire's eponymous novella, the story follows the adventures of the innocent Candide on a quest for meaning and happiness in a world ravaged by absurdity and chaos. Bernstein's dazzling score incorporates a whirlwind of musical styles, ranging from lush European romanticism to jazzy American rhythms, whirling waltzes, a sardonic bolero, and a red-hot tango. With Grammer's legendary wit, the vocal pyrotechnics of the cast and the vibrant energy of the WGO Chorus & Orchestra, this concert promises to be an unforgettable night of passion and laughter.

Tickets are now available at Select a Seat.
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The Wichita Grand Opera proudly presents Leonard Bernstein's brilliant comic operetta, Candide, on April 27th and 28th, 2024 at Century II Concert Hall. Acclaimed actor Kelsey Grammer, of Cheers and Frasier fame, stars in this concert version production and brings his signature wit and charisma telling the tale of this glittering satire.

The production also features Metropolitan Opera singer and stage director Emily Pulley as well as rising stars Jonathan Johnson and Amy Owens, who perform the leading roles of Candide and Cunegonde. Inspired by Voltaire's eponymous novella, the story follows the adventures of the innocent Candide on a quest for meaning and happiness in a world ravaged by absurdity and chaos. Bernstein's dazzling score incorporates a whirlwind of musical styles, ranging from lush European romanticism to jazzy American rhythms, whirling waltzes, a sardonic bolero, and a red-hot tango. With Grammer's legendary wit, the vocal pyrotechnics of the cast and the vibrant energy of the WGO Chorus & Orchestra, this concert promises to be an unforgettable night of passion and laughter.

Tickets are now available at Select a Seat.
Read more.

High school orchestras perform for comments and meet with WSU faculty.

Heralded as “one of the finest university bands in the nation,” The WSU Wind Ensemble has received critical acclaim for its “musically emotional and technically detailed performances.” Performing traditional standards to world premieres, the Wind Ensemble focuses on advancing the art of wind band performance and cross-genre concertizing. Under the direction of Dr. Timothy Shade, the finest graduate and undergraduate performers in the School of Music make up this exciting, virtuosic ensemble.

Tickets can be purchased online through the Fine Arts Box Office or by phone at 316-978-3233.