
Upcoming events.
DMA Recital #2
Presenting my second doctoral recital!
with Dan Velicer, piano
STILL - Incantation & Dance
TELEMANN - Fantasia No. 6 in D minor, TWV 40:7
C. SCHUMANN - Drei Romanzen, Op. 22
DRANISHNIKOVA - Poem
MARAIS - Les Folies d’Espagne
J.S. BACH - Oboe d’Amore Concerto in A Major BWV 1055R

“Symphonic Finales” - UMKC Conservatory Symphony Orchestra
The Conservatory Symphony Orchestra performs in concert at the Folly Theater, featuring the final symphonic works of two great composers: Mozart’s crown jewel, Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551 “Jupiter” and Haydn’s triumphant Symphony No. 104 in D Major, H. 1/104 “London”

Rachmaninoff Celebration - Kansas City Symphony
“Feel the triumph of creativity in this first of two concerts celebrating the great Russian Romantic composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Pianist extraordinaire George Li returns to Kansas City to perform Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, a work born out of struggles with writer’s block and depression that has become a favorite with performers and audiences alike. Paired with the concerto is his haunting choral symphony The Bells, one of his own favorite compositions.”
Sagar will be playing 3rd Oboe on The Bells.

Rachmaninoff Celebration - Kansas City Symphony
“Feel the triumph of creativity in this first of two concerts celebrating the great Russian Romantic composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Pianist extraordinaire George Li returns to Kansas City to perform Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, a work born out of struggles with writer’s block and depression that has become a favorite with performers and audiences alike. Paired with the concerto is his haunting choral symphony The Bells, one of his own favorite compositions.”
Sagar will be playing 3rd Oboe on The Bells.

Rachmaninoff Celebration - Kansas City Symphony
“Feel the triumph of creativity in this first of two concerts celebrating the great Russian Romantic composer Sergei Rachmaninoff. Pianist extraordinaire George Li returns to Kansas City to perform Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto, a work born out of struggles with writer’s block and depression that has become a favorite with performers and audiences alike. Paired with the concerto is his haunting choral symphony The Bells, one of his own favorite compositions.”
Sagar will be playing 3rd Oboe on The Bells.

Plaza Winds Fall Recital
The Plaza Winds, UMKC’s Fellowship Woodwind Quintet, presents their fall recital.
Program TBD
Dane Frandsen, flute
Sagar Anupindi, oboe
Jonathan Cosme Sanchez, clarinet
Evan Short, bassoon
Jackson Jobe, horn

“Beautiful, Bold, Brass” - UMKC Conservatory Combined Orchestras
The Conservatory Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonic Orchestra present “Beautiful, Bold, Brass” a special combined concert featuring the wonderfully romantic Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43 by Jean Sibelius *ticket link*

Plaza Winds Spring Recital
The Plaza Winds, UMKC’s Fellowship Woodwind Quintet, presents their spring recital.
Program TBD
Dane Frandsen, flute
Sagar Anupindi, oboe
Jonathan Cosme Sanchez, clarinet
Evan Short, bassoon
Jeremy Ulm, horn
IDRS Virtual Event - Competition Strategies with Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox International Competition Winners
Join me with 2025 Gillet-Fox winner Sigurd Greve and past bassoon winners Nanci Belmont & Laure Thomas in discussion about competition strategies. Hosted by IDRS Vice President Leigh Muñoz.
Virtual event for IDRS members only: https://idrs.org

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra - “OPENING NIGHT: AN EVENING WITH TIME FOR THREE”
Kick off the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra’s 110th season with a landmark evening of innovation and inspiration. Featuring the Grammy Award-winning trio Time for Three, this unforgettable concert blends classical, jazz, pop, and bluegrass in a genre-defying experience. At the heart of the night is the world premiere of a thrilling new triple concerto by Grammy-winning composer Mason Bates, co-commissioned by the SCSO. Celebrate 110 years of musical excellence with a night that bridges tradition and bold new vision—perfect for music lovers of all genres. Rediscover the magic of live music in Sioux City.
UMKC Conservatory Symphony Orchestra - “Remembering Shostakovich”
Featuring Conservatory student Concerto / Aria winners from Spring 2025. The concert will conclude with Shostakovich’s monumental Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47 *ticket link*
PROGRAM
MEDTNER, Nikolai - Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt. 1
HANDEL, G.F.
KHACHATURIAN, Aram - Flute Concerto, Mvt. 1
SHOSTAKOVICH, Dmitri - Symphony No. 5

Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance Chamber Music Festival - Symphony Concert
PROGRAM
Igor Stravinsky - The Firebird Suite

Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance Chamber Music Festival - Chamber Music Concert
Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance Chamber Music Festival Student Chamber Music Festival.
I’lol be performing Paquito D’Rivera’s Aires Tropicales for woodwind quintet with Anthony Kandilaroff (flute), Luke Vasilakaros (clarinet), Evan Short (bassoon), and Rosie Rojas (horn).