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Tue, May 18, 2010
Friday night was an emotional evening for the Kansas City Symphony. This weekend marked the final Classical Series performance for ten-year veteran concertmistress Kanako Ito and the official Classical Series debut performance for Associate Conductor Steven Jarvi.
Tue, May 18, 2010
Jean Belmont Ford's two works were the most successful of the evening for the KC Chorale. The 'Magnificat' from "Electa" was the set-piece of the concert and rightfully so. More Salome-esque, Delilah-ish than Mary-like, the exotic rhythms played on bass drum and timpano were highlighted by a seductive, sultry solo sung by Rebecca Lloyd. Progressing from the exotic, through more traditional choral writing, and finally ending with vocal effects, the piece was a stunning sonic journey.
Tue, May 18, 2010
In Part III of my profile interviews of Jennifer Higdon's "The Singing Rooms," I interviewed two members of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Tanya Dixon and Teresa McCalley - and they both offered fascinating insights into what performers are thinking as they rehearse music
Tue, May 18, 2010
Part II of Jennifer Higdon's "The Singing Rooms." Composers are inspired by others. Higdon's work was written around poet Jeanne Minahan's work of the same name.
Tue, May 11, 2010
Composer and recent Pulitzer Prize awardee Jennifer Higdon talks with David Peironnet about her work "The Singing Rooms" which will be performed by the KC Symphony and Chorus over the May 21-23 weekend.
Mon, May 10, 2010
Heralded as the latest "girl-friend" show, "The Dixie Swim Club" is now showing at the American Heartland Theatre. Much like "Steel Magnolias," the story introduces five women who share a long-lasting friendship
Wed, Jun 16, 2010
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Tue, May 18, 2010
Time magazine's theatre critic Richard Zoglin has proclaimed Kansas City Repertory Theatre's production of VENICE the best musical of the year.
Tue, May 18, 2010
The series begins June 4 with Quixotic and concludes September 3 with Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company.
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, May 18, 2010
Overflowing with lush, vibrant colors and infused with traditional Celtic music that heightens its mythical qualities, "The Secret of Kells" is a nicely paced animated feature, yet has difficulty deciding what its target audience will be.
Tue, May 18, 2010
The Kansas City Wind Symphony's split program of profane and sacred-esque selections last week provided for an enjoyable evening featuring many warhorses of the wind band repertoire. They have some fine players especially in the horns and clarinets with technique to spare. Phillip Posey has crafted a fine ensemble that is capable of making some great music.
Tue, May 18, 2010
The weekend of May 21-23 brings us a KC Symphony concert featuring French Impressionistic works by Ravel and Debussy, along with ballet music by Hindemith and a vocal/violin solo/orchestral work by contemporary composer Jennifer Higdon. For those whose tastes veer towards opera, the Civic Opera Theatre is offering a 25th anniversary celebration featuring the verismo opera "I Pagliacci" along with a concert of favorite selections by Civic Opera singers. Dance is also well represented this weekend with the Wylliams-Henry Contemporary Dance Company's final performance of the season featuring intriguing-sounding works by several contemporary choreographers. The Memorial Day weekend brings a pause in the schedules of most of our classical music performing organizations, but the Simon Carrington Chamber Singers will perform in Kansas City and Lawrence on Saturday the 29th. And if a picnic and fireworks are your things, by all means join the KC Symphony for a concert of popular favorites at Union Station on Sunday evening (rain date is Monday evening), free and open to the public. The annual "Celebration at the Station" concert will be followed by the city's largest fireworks display, so it should be great family fun.
Tue, May 11, 2010
Theatre listings for the next two weeks - Coterie Theatre Elementary/Family Series’ “Frindle;” New Theatre Restaurant’s “Becky’s New Car;” Quality Hill’s “Lullaby of 42nd Street,” Unicorn's " And Her Hair Went With Her;" the MET's "Light in the Piazza." Read the reviews...
Tue, May 11, 2010
At the American Jazz Musuem this month: Women In Jazz: A collection of portraits, artifacts and films showcasing seminal women jazz artists from Kansas City & beyond
Tue, May 04, 2010
Auditions by Appointment Only. To schedule an audition appointment for Kansas City Rep's Equity General Auditions, please call Sarah Cooper at 816-235-6087 weekdays between 10 am-4 pm.
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