On this episode of The KC Arts Beat Report, Patrick Neas speaks with artistic director Joshua Oppenheim and executive director Stephanie Mooneyhan about Echoes in the Walls, an immersive choral experience taking place at the historic Belvoir Winery and Inn in Liberty, Missouri.
More than a traditional concert, Echoes in the Walls blends live choral music, narration, audience interaction, and the atmospheric setting of one of Missouri’s most storied historic properties. Oppenheim and Mooneyhan discuss how Re:Sound creates musical experiences that combine compelling storytelling with extraordinary vocal artistry while welcoming audiences who may be new to choral music.
The conversation explores the inspiration behind the production, the unique history of the Belvoir property, and a program featuring Baltic choral music, works by John Tavener, Einojuhani Rautavaara, and Uģis Prauliņš, alongside Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon.” The result is a suspenseful, immersive evening that feels more like a psychological thriller than a traditional concert.