by Gayle G. Hathorne
Tue, Apr 28, 2009
The Friends of Chamber Music concluded its 2008-09 season in a blaze of beauty from the Australian Chamber Orchestra and pianist, Paul Lewis Friday night at the Folly Theatre. Although the ensemble was heard for the first time by Kansas City audiences, it has toured the United States for ten years and enjoys a near-cult following at home in Australia, where 15,000 subscription holders flock to its concerts.
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by Sarah Tyrrell
Tue, Apr 28, 2009
It must be true that people flock to movies, concerts and theater for escape during trying economic times, because more than 1,000 people came to Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" on a warm April evening, even as other spring activities competed for their attention.
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by R. Douglas Helvering
Mon, Apr 27, 2009
The main feature of the concert was a performance of Handel's "Funeral Anthem for Queen Caroline." Among Handel's choral repertoire, it is largely overlooked. However, in the composer's own time the piece was highly regarded for its expression and harmonic interest.
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by Scott Easterday
Mon, Apr 27, 2009
The Turtle Island Quartet and the KU Performing Arts department premierrd a large-scale performance at the Lied Center as the culminating event of a campus-wide multi-disciplinary program.
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by Megan Browne Helm
Sun, Apr 26, 2009
The Lawrence Chamber Orchestra champions a young hopeful and inspires a community of loyal subscribers.
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by Lee Goodman
Sun, Apr 26, 2009
It is always interesting to look at what a young soloist has recorded - and then see what they will choose to play in recital. Julia Fischer's recordings mark her as a "serious" artist who is choosing to pursue a "serious" career.
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