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Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Kansas City Ballet's first performance of its 52nd season offered a mix of everything - two classical excerpts, a contemporary pas de deux and a local favorite. Audience members who did their homework knew they were in for a treat because three of the four pieces were Kansas City Ballet premieres.
Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Collaborating organizations Civic Opera Theater of Kansas City, Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, and Owen/Cox Dance Group made the fairy realm come to life in their impressive staging of Purcell's Fairy Queen. Primarily known for their contemporary repertoire, it was exciting to see the Civic Opera and Owen/Cox reach back into the catalogue to pursue this Baroque masterpiece. They handled the task admirably with accompaniment provided by the KC Chamber Orchestra under Bruce Sorrell's baton.
Tue, Oct 20, 2009
"Are you scared?" Those were not the last words, or screams, uttered by a hand-wringing teenage audience member at Coterie at Night's world premiere of "Maul of the Dead," a spoofy tale of apocalypse and hilarity with blood spatter a-plenty.
Tue, Oct 20, 2009
"Spring Awakening's" music - executed masterfully by the cast - is haunting and mesmerizing, drawing the viewer inexorably into the emotional turmoil. The more nuanced pieces evoke a Sondheim-esque aura, while other aspects reminded me, stylistically, of the great Neil Finn of Split Enz and Crowded House.
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
As I listened to the Palestrina performed by Musica Sacra - with my eyes closed - I could just as easily have been sitting in a church in the 16th century as in a modern one in the 21st century.
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
The echoes of a life that reverberates around the world haunts David Cale's monologue "Palomino." In this world première, which opened Friday night on the Kansas City Repertory Theatre's Copaken Stage, Cale, acting, writing and self-directing, provides a funny, at times sentimental, at times almost cinematic, ultimately indelible performance as several characters, both male and female, who find themselves connected by six degrees of separation and desires.
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Please help make KCM a sustainable voice for the performing arts for many years to come - help us meet our match goal. Every little bit helps. THANK YOU to those of you who have donated over the past month - we are getting there...
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, Oct 20, 2009
Classical music this week brings Anonymous 4 and the KC Symphony with concertmistress Kanako Ito as soloist. Theatre continues with “Goodnight Moon,” “Palamino,” “Curtain Up!,” “Maul of the Dead,” and “Altar Boyz.” Dance programs include Trey McIntyre and Rasta Thomas’ Bad Boys of Dance. The Ruel Joyce and Jazz series continues at JCCC and many performances at UMKC including instrumental and vocal recitals, as well as ensemble concerts… check it out!
Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Imagine living without your automobile, electricity, plastic bottles or anything else that might have an environmental impact. In an effort to inspire people to save the planet, Manhattan-based author Colin Beavan subjected his family to a spartan lifestyle for a year in the less than impactful documentary, No Impact Man. My question is: where is Al Gore when you need him?
Tue, Oct 20, 2009
After months of brainstorming, a feverish 17-hour film shoot, and masterful editing sessions to follow, the feature film revolving around Kansas City's own answer to German cabaret, Alacartoona, premiered this past Saturday at the Crossroad's Screenland Theater. While "Night is the Mirror" is certainly a visual and aural feast, it also acted as a testament to the current support system within Kansas City arts community.
Thu, Oct 15, 2009
Classical guitarist Beau Bledsoe takes part in the Kansas City Ballet's production of Carmen at the Lyric Theatre on October 15-18, 2009. He will perform short solo guitar interludes between scenes and accompany the Flamenco dancer when she is on stage. Before opening night, Bledsoe shared some background on his role and the production.
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Concertmistress of the Kansas City Symphony Kanako Ito is one of those hometown girls who didn't originally come from here. She is a native of Japan, but she chose Kansas City. And now this is home.
Tue, Oct 13, 2009
Kansas City’s arts organizations are in full gear now, and the next two weekends offer an overabundance of excellent performances. The 200th Mendelssohn anniversary brings us Symphony concert master Kanako Ito in the master’s Violin Concerto, and The Friends of Chamber Music presents the always entrancing group Anonymous 4, and the Harriman Jewell Series features British organist David Goode. And several community orchestras take the stage for ambitious programs of their own. Whew! Don’t complain about lack of choices, Kansas City!
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