Bach Area Soloists “In Her Own Words”
November 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm CST
The Bach Aria Soloists ensemble brings a rare glimpse into the private lives of six women composers from the 11th century through modern times. The program “In Her Own Words,” pairs their groundbreaking music through their letters, journals, and published works with the spoken word by the captivating guest actor Cinnamon Schultz Paulette—a powerful celebration of these extraordinary creators. Experience history through the voices of leading women composers.
Click here to read the biographies of these six remarkable women composers featured in the program.
ESU members and guests are invited to this special evening of casual dining, music, and the spoken word. We will meet at 5:00 at Third Street Social on Main Street for dinner and drinks. It’s a no-host dinner and the restaurant will provide separate checks.
Then just two blocks away, we will attend the free program “In Her Own Words” by Bach Aria Soloists at the Kansas City Public Library.
When: Friday, November 13, 2026
5:00 pm: No host dinner at Third Street Social
7:00 pm: Performance of “In Her Own Words”
Where: Third Street Social, 5031 Main St. Kansas City.
Kansas City Public Library, Truman Forum Auditorium, 4801 Main St. Kansas City
Register: Free admission at the library but registration is required.
Note: Seats are not reserved at the library. You should have plenty of time after dinner to arrive at the library and choose your seats. Please contact Jeff Schnabel after you purchase your ticket(s) so we will know how many to expect at the restaurant. Dinner is optional. If you are not attending the dinner and just going to the performance at the library, please let Jeff know. Phone: (816) 878-1239, email: jschnabelkc@gmail.com.
Parking: Plenty of free parking in the library’s garage.
Questions? Feel free to call Jeff anytime. This will be a fun evening for ESU members. Guests are welcome too. We would be delighted if you would bring a friend who might be interested in joining the English-Speaking Union Kansas City Branch. It would be a great opportunity to meet some of our members.