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Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Last Saturday night, while streets were blocked to crowds watching the bonfires of WaterFire float down Brush Creek, an intimate crowd of ancient music lovers gathered at the Visitation Catholic Church for a journey within. There the serenely scintillating voices of Anonymous 4 imparted the cloistered incantations of 13th century royal Castilian nuns in a bonfire for the soul.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
There was a plethora of choral music concerts in the metro this past week with at least five major performances. Among those offerings were the concerts by the Kansas City Chorale and the Metropolitan Chorale of Kansas City.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Interaction with the audience and a strong technical foundation are what made Rasta Thomas; Bad Boys of Dance a hit. There were no outrageous costumes, lighting or props and no hidden meanings or over performed full-length ballets. It was just dance – new, distinctive and interesting.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Trey McIntyre frequently creates works meant to be ambiguous and open-ended so audience members can finish the story he began and create personal experiences.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Henry's adaptation of the classic children's book is being performed for the first time in this area. It was first produced at Manhattan Children's Theatre in New York in 2007. Now, the show is being performed by Theatre for Young America (TYA) at the H&R Block City Stage in Union Station. "Goodnight Moon", as well as being entertaining, encourages children to read. This is one of the major goals of TYA and is reflected in their productions.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Stern's lively interpretation of Bach's 3rd Brandenburg Concerto yielded an invigorating pulse. With that driving force he deftly led the musicians through nuanced dynamics that made the work shimmer. For technical execution, hats off to the cellos and basses for their remarkable precision and clarity in the lower register, a realm that does not often equate with dexterity and nimbleness.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
The title alone, "More Than a Game," says it all. This glorious, honest documentary is more than a film about basketball. It's more than the rise of LeBron James to superstar status in the NBA. Instead, it's a captivating glimpse into the formative years of five boys whose deep friendship, with the positive influence of their coaches, carries them through trials and tribulations and on into manhood.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Although "Amelia" is interspersed with flashes of her 1937 attempt to fly around the world, the story itself begins in 1928 when Amelia Earhart (Hilary Swank) meets publisher/publicist George Putnam (Richard Gere) in New York. As a result of their meeting, she becomes the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, but as a passenger.
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!
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
“Goodnight Moon,” “Curtain Up!” and “Maul of the Dead” end. Jazz offerings include the Jazz Series at JCCC, Station Street Jazz Ensemble, Folly Jazz Series, Jazz Combo at UMKC. Classical music this week brings the Cypress String Quartet, Deborah Voigt, Emma Kirkby, William Baker Singers and Chamber Music Society of KC. UMKC offers the Wind Symphony, Trombone Ensemble and the George Crumb Festival. And William Jewell Colleges presents their Symphonic Band and their Chapel Choir and much, much more… Check it out!
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
As part of its permanent collection, the American Jazz Museum is home to one of the world's largest and most comprehensive collections of early and rare jazz film. Originally amassed by John H. Baker, an Ohio attorney and collector, the collection is comprised of over 5,000 titles
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Staying true to its roots, Theatre for Young America has chosen a season rich in variety and highlighting some classic children's stories. When selecting the season, Gene Mackey, artistic director of TYA, says they try to offer a variety of experiences. They present musicals, comedies, drama, at least one historical piece and one or two new works.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Angela Hagenbach sits alone at the bar and leisurely sips her cocktail as her band warms up the audience. There is only a modest crowd in the club but she's unperturbed. It's early. She knows they'll show. It's this quiet confidence-and her velvet voice-that has made her a Kansas City favorite for nearly two decades. Hagenbach is the headliner for the Amercian Jazz Museum's "Vine Street Boogie."
Mon, Oct 26, 2009
Performances coming up this week include the Lyric Opera’s H.M.S. Pinafore opening on November 6 and two outstanding string quartet recitals, the Cypress String Quartet at the Lied Center in Lawrence and the St. Lawrence String Quartet with The Friends of Chamber Music at the Folly Theater. For fans of contemporary music this is the high season – the NewEar Contemporary Music Ensemble features the compositions of Steven Hartke, and the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance is presenting an entire festival devoted to the music of octogenarian composer George Crumb.
Tue, Oct 27, 2009
On November 6th, 1959, Catharine Crozier, one of America's great organists of her generation, gave the initial recital on the massive Aeolian-Skinner organ in the Community of Christ (then RLDS) Auditorium in Independence. Over 7,000 people attended that event!On November 6th, 2009, Jan Kraybill, current Director of Music and Principal Organist of the Community of Christ Church, will replicate that recital, playing the same music that Dr. Crozier played.
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