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Mon, Mar 15, 2010
After a seemingly endless winter in Kansas City, the idea of taking a sojourn to Brazil seemed like a godsend - even if the only way to accomplish that was vicariously through masters of the bossa nova. For the few hundred lucky jazz lovers who ventured downtown to the Folly Theater last Saturday, a vacation to the tropics wasn't such an arduous trek after all.
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
For a piece that premiered more than 50 years ago, the Martha Graham Dance Company's "Clytemnestra" remains energetic, interesting and dramatic.
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble's Saturday night concert, "China Rising," was curated by local composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long. They clearly went to great lengths to present a program of very avant-garde composers who blend Chinese and Western contemporary classical styles, and ultimately it paid off for the audience.
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
Taiko simply means "drum" in Japanese. Although its roots can be traced to ancient court music, the modern communal taiko ensembles came about in the late 1950's. Living and working together in a Dojo-like community in the country, the musicians are free to focus on their art form.
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
Before Charlie Parker became an improvisational innovator and saxophone legend, the Kansas City native humbly crafted his sound in - you guessed it - a school band.
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
Beethoven's music demands much attention and concentration to fully appreciate, and certainly an all-Beethoven concert can be an exhausting endeavor for performer and listener alike. The Artemis String Quartet brought exactly the right kind of energy and respect to their performance last Friday night.
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
The UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance has just announced a Composition Workshop, a new summer opportunity for students between the ages of 14 and 20, to take place June 20-25, 2010 in Kansas City. Zhou Long, Paul Rudy, James Mobberley and Ingrid Stölzel will help kick off this exciting engagement for young composers.
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
The Kansas Arts Commission honored the 2010 Governor's Arts Awards recipients. The winners were recognized at a reception and awards ceremony on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Washburn University. Governor Mark Parkinson presented the awards.
Tue, Mar 09, 2010
With the impending move to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in the fall of 2011, the 53rd Lyric Opera season will be the final one produced by the Company in the Lyric Theatre on 11th and Central Streets in Kansas City, MO.
Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Click here for the KC Events calendar of theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events through 2011. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit Victor Wishna's "City Stage." Enjoy!
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
William McGlaughlin and the Bach Aria Soloists are "Inspired by Bach." Bill McGlaughlin is sentimental about Kansas City. "The look of the town, the rolling hills, the Missouri River and the Flint Hills further out in Kansas, it's a beautiful place with the nicest people."
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
For theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events for the upcoming week and beyond, visit the KC Events calendar. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit "City Stage."
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
"Rigoletto" marks one of the high points in all Italian opera. Verdi, who came along after the triumvirate bel canto masters Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini, had been working for twenty years to perfect a style of composition which melded Italianate singing with the drama of stage action. In "Rigoletto" he perfected this technique.
Mon, Mar 08, 2010
I had the best seat in the house for The Unicorn Theatre's production of Lia Romeo's comedy "Green Whales:" not by dint of a critic's power, but simply because the couple seated in front of me were engaged to be married.
Mon, Mar 08, 2010
"Pride and Joy and Other Plays" by Paul Rudnick will be presented by Actors & Artists Against AIDS to benefit AIDS WALK Kansas City, April 1 through 18, 2010. Directed by Jeff Church, Producing Artistic Director of the Coterie Theatre, this provocative and outrageous comedy, features a collection of hilarious characters, starring local legends, Ron Megee and Missy Koonce.
Mon, Mar 15, 2010
The Lyric Opera opens" Rigoletto," the classic Italian melodrama by Verdi, on Saturday night. With a cast of all-stars including three Metropolitan Opera singers, the production should be one of the finest in the Company’s history. The Harriman Jewell series also reaches a high point this weekend with the recital appearance of cellist Yo-Yo Ma in selections by Schubert, Shostakovich and Franck, along with three South American composers who should add an interesting Latin flavor to the proceedings. For fans of smaller orchestral ensembles, you have three wind symphonies performing this weekend, two of them in tandem: the Kansas City Wind Symphony and St. Louis Wind Symphony perform a joint concert on Sunday afternoon at Village Presbyterian Church, while the UMKC Wind Symphony appears at the Conservatory on Tuesday evening. Arnold Epley’s Musica Vocale gives a concert on Sunday afternoon, as does UMKC Conservatory faculty member Jane Carl, clarinetist, with several of her fellow instructors in tow.
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
KC Rep's "Broke-ology" and "Bus Stop;" Unicorn's "Green Whales;" Quality Hill's "Broadway's Best;" AHT's "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change;" TYA's "Junie B. Jones and A Little Monkey Business" and "Avenue Q" for one night only at the Lied Center.
Mon, Feb 01, 2010
Jammin at the Gem 2010, and other upcoming events at the American Jazz Museum.
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