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Finale concert a rousing success

by Libby Hanssen

Finale concert a rousing success

Tue, Apr 27, 2010

With a record four year winning streak at the North American Brass Band Association Championship under their belts, I anticipated great things from the Fountain City Brass Band at their finale performance of the season last weekend. Intense musicality and determined devotion have made this homegrown ensemble an international tour de force, placing in both national and international competitions, including the Scottish Open and English Open.

KcEMA: Quadrivium Novum

by Megan Browne Helm

KcEMA: Quadrivium Novum

Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Quadrivium is a non-traditional quartet of top notch talent. Rebecca Ashe, flute, Cheryl Melfi, clarinet, Mark Stuaffer, cello and Kari Johnson on piano, mix it up with energy and attention to minute detail. Together just over a year, the ensemble plays everything "from Beethoven to Weber" but love collaborating with living composers.

KCM VID: Owen/Cox Dance Group

by KCM Staff

Tue, Oct 28, 2008

Brad Cox talks about an upcoming performance of the Owen/Cox Dance Group.

Italian favorites with the VBO

by Kristin Shafel Omiccioli

Italian favorites with the VBO

Tue, Apr 27, 2010

Both jovial and regal in its sound, the Venice Baroque Orchestra clearly takes pure pleasure in what it does and has a deep respect for Baroque music. They play with vigor and exuberance, sometimes to their detriment, yet there is no question that this is an exceedingly talented group of musicians.

"Don Giovanni."

by Don Dagenais

"Don Giovanni."

Tue, Apr 20, 2010

PREVIEW: As their final performance of the season, the Lyric Opera of Kansas City tackles one of opera's most imposing - but most rewarding pieces - Mozart's "Don Giovanni."

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