Go for Baroque: Classical Revolution ICT offers up a relaxed approach to chamber music

Classical Revolution ICT was featured in an news story for KMUW by Hugo Phan on April 17, 2026.

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Orchestra performances have a code of conduct that the audiences are expected to follow. One organizer is looking to loosen these rules with relaxed events that make chamber music more accessible. Hugo Phan has more on this month’s Culture Pop.

Classical music can sometimes feel a little stuffy. You’re expected to be silent and follow a degree of decorum during performances.

An organization called Classical Revolution ICT hopes to change that by introducing classical music to casual spaces and modern audiences. Alex Johnson, head of the Wichita chapter, said she wanted to change people’s perception of the genre.

“Instead of a hushed room with scripted applause and breath mints to prevent you from coughing, we encourage conversation around classical music and breaking down some of those barriers,” Johnson said.

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