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Mon, May 11, 2009
"Should Have Been Choral" is a collection of a cappella arrangements of secular songs originally composed as orchestral symphonies, operatic overtures, music from Broadway shows and popular songs.
Tue, May 12, 2009
It's not often that Kansas City has the opportunity to experience new works from local playwrights. But at the end of April, the metropolis was graced with young, vibrant talent from the Coterie Theatre's 17th Annual Young Playwrights Festival.
Wed, May 13, 2009
We are witnesses to the birth of a new art form - the new music emerging from the fusion of Western classical music with Asian has captured my ear - and my heart.
Wed, May 13, 2009
Take a Ralph Vaughn Williams pastoral English folk song suite and mix in a heavy chorus from 'Carmina Burana,' add the tone poem sensibility of Strauss, (Richard-not Johann) the leit motives of Wagner and sprinkle well with the songs from Riverdance. Voila…Howard Shore’s crowd-pleasing, easy-to-swallow 'Lord of the Rings.'
Wed, May 13, 2009
It's that time of year again when big budget, commercial films explode across every multiplex screen. But if you look hard enough you can sometimes find something that’s a nice break from the typical “summer” fair. The new Michael Caine vehicle, 'Is Anybody There?', attempts to provide that with only limited success.
Tue, May 12, 2009
Fiona's personal favorites for the next 12 days include Sylvia Stoner's 'Concert of Swan Songs' on May 14th; Dr. Arnold Epley's Retirement Concert with the William Jewell College Concert Choir on May 15th...read more.
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 05, 2009
For one of your rare chances to hear a chorus sing in elf-speech, check out the Kansas City Symphony's performance of "Lord of the Rings" Symphony on May 7 and 8 at the Music Hall. Also check out the many other classical offerings over the next two weeks...
Mon, Apr 27, 2009
From high school to witches to prison cells, May has a variety of show-stopping and mind-blowing theatre entertainment for the metropolis to enjoy!
Tue, May 05, 2009
Kansas City Ballet "Nine Sinatra Songs," Kaico and Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company.
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Many exciting end-of-the-season concert offerings from a wide variety of local ensembles and vocalists.
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