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Tue, Mar 23, 2010
The snow storm on Saturday night cast a potent curse on the Lyric Opera's performance of Verdi's "Rigoletto." The production was, however, worth the extra effort it took to navigate treacherous roads to downtown, and Kansas City was again fortunate to enjoy world-class performances from star singers.
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
The KC Rep's new play, "Bus Stop," provides glimpses into the serious side of human intimacies through the happenstance interactions of an eclectic group of characters at a snowbound "diner in rural Kansas, about 20 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri."
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
Musica Vocale, directed by Arnold Epley, with guest ensemble the Kansas City Baroque Consortium (lead by cellist Trilla Ray-Carter) presented four vastly different multi-movement works in their woefully under-attended concert this past Sunday. As volunteer choirs go, Musica Vocale put forth a wonderful concert of pieces that demand more attention.
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
Life as an international opera star. You stride purposefully, but calmly down the platform of a Paris train station, pursued by an army of redcaps with numerous bags containing costumes for the next performance. You spot familiar faces among passengers on the Orient Express enroute to the lounge car to begin the journey with a light refreshment...
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
Performing to a packed house, Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott on piano showcased the peak echelon of musicianship. They commanded the stage. It was evident that the audience wanted to clap for every note Ma played - but he and Stott ended each movement with such authority and poise that no one dared.
Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Beautifully shot, the German film "North Face" is a gut-wrenching story based upon real events in 1936, but bad pacing hinders it from achieving greatness.
Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Pianist and composer Keith Kirchoff presented a lecture-recital at the UMKC Conservatory last Friday night. He has an engaging onstage persona and provided insightful introductions to each work.
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
The Kansas City Actors Theatre just announced its 2010-11 season, featuring works familiar and works adventurous.
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
The adventure continues with a joyous new musical, inspiring dramas and controversial social issues for the new season at the Kansas City Rep. Eric Rosen has just announced his selections for the 2010-11 season, his third as the theatre's artistic leader.
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.
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
Make sure to head down to the American Jazz Museum for their 2nd Annual Vine Street Boogie Silent/Live Auction on Saturday, April 10. And a portion of the proceeds will go to KCMetropolis.org to help keep the performing arts vibrantly visible in Kansas City!
Tue, Mar 23, 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."
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."
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 22, 2010
“Rigoletto” continues at the Lyric Opera this week for its three final performances; this is your chance to hear some of the finest voices ever to grace the Lyric Opera stage. On Friday night associate conductor Steven Jarvi leads the Kansas City Symphony Chamber Players in an intriguing program in Olathe, featuring music of Nordic composers. That concert competes with the UMKC Conservatory’s performance of Brahms’ much loved “German Requiem” (Ein deutsches Requiem) at White Recital Hall under the baton of legendary choral conductor Joseph Flummerfelt. Saturday evening you can enjoy an unusual mix of works with the Imani Woodwind Quintet at UMKC, or head for Parkville to hear several outstanding performers with Park University’s music program, including Symphony concertmistress Kanako Ito, perform a concert of chamber works. Meanwhile, longtime Kansas City Symphony conductor Bill McGlaughlin is back in town this weekend for two performances with Elizabeth Suh Lane’s Bach Aria Soloists. For those of you vocal fans, the William Baker Festival Singers are presenting “A Celebration of Mozart” and Te Deum presents “Light in the Darkness” in two performances. For a somewhat lighter fare you can enjoy one of the two performances by the Heartland Men’s Chorus of British popular classics arranged for men’s chorus.
Mon, Mar 22, 2010
Closing this week: Unicorn's "Green Whales;" and Musical Heritage Theatre's "Kiss Me Kate" "Avenue Q" for one night only at the Lied Center. On-going: KC Rep's "Bus Stop;" 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."
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
THIS WEEK: Bobby Watson and the 18th & Vine Big Band w/Ernie Andrews on Saturday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m. And other upcoming events at the American Jazz Museum.
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