Chamber Music Kansas Presents Season Opener at Union Hall

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Chamber Music Kansas will present "Fields and Fountains," a free concert featuring works by Mozart, Bunch and Tchaikovsky, Sunday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. at Union Hall.

The performance serves as the season opener for Chamber Music Kansas, a new series bringing dynamic and diverse programs to the Manhattan community. The concert is free and open to the public.

The program will feature six performers: violinists Madeleine Jansen and Eva Dove, violists Tonya Burton and Elena Kolbrek, and cellists Syneva Colle and Rachel Dirks.

Union Hall is located at 328 Poyntz Ave. The venue underwent a three-year historic renovation and has been reestablished as an event space for community gatherings.

Pre-Concert Event

Chamber Music Kansas will also host "String Circle: Artist Talk" on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Flight Crew Coffee. The free lecture will explore Americana influences in classical chamber music and feature a performance of Kenji Bunch's riveting, fiddle-inspired "String Circle."

Attendees can meet the musicians and learn about the program while enjoying coffee. The artist talk is designed to provide background and context for Sunday's concert.

About the Series

Chamber Music Kansas aims to bring professional chamber music performances to downtown Manhattan. The organization describes its mission as connecting and engaging the community through high-quality musical experiences.

Sunday's concert will take place in the heart of downtown Manhattan, continuing Union Hall's tradition of hosting community events. The historic venue originally opened in 1896 and was used for gatherings, meetings and special events.

For more information about Chamber Music Kansas and upcoming performances, visit www.unionhallmhk.com.