Doctors Hilary and John Stroh served as the honorary chairs for Soirée 2023. The benefit for the Friends of Chamber Music was held at the Kansas City Club on March 3rd. Nancy Lee Kemper is the board chair. Among the highlights were a preview of the 2023-2024 season, a live auction, and a performance by Dmitri Atapine and Hyeyeon Park, Friends of Chamber Music, on cello and piano, respectively. Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions created the delectable dinner. The organization presents concerts, along with education and community programming.
Nancy Lee Kemper, board chair
Drs. Hilary and John Stroh, honorary chairs
Dmitri Atapine and Hyeyeon Park, Friends of Chamber Music
Piano and cello performance by Hyeyeon Park and Dmitri Atapine, Friends of Chamber Music
Marika and Dallas Ivanko, Maggie Horn, and David Henderson
Dean Courtney Crappell, UMKC Conservatory; and Conny Crappell
Kamal Mikhail, Barbara Haman, Gregory Gille, and Mary Lynn Soli Mikhail
Inon Barnatan with Dmitri Atapine, Friends of Chamber Music
Inon Barnatan, Dwight Arn, Heather Leith, and Dmitri Atapine, Friends of Chamber Music
Molly Dwyer and Al Mauro, Jr.
Tom and Kathy Nanney
Featured in the April 1, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Kenny Johnson
