RSS 2.0 FeedKC artists make "Nutcracker" their own
Wed, Dec 16, 2009
Oh Hoffmann and Tchaikovsky, thank you for writing the basis for the Owen/Cox and People's Liberation Big Band to work their deranged magic upon.
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Classical
Tallis Scholars soar in sacred concert
Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Kansas City got a long affectionate look at Western music's rather distant past last Thursday night with the Tallis Scholars, perhaps the best Renaissance vocal polyphony performance ensemble in the world.
Taking holiday spirit to a new level
Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Straight No Chaser bounded onto the stage of the Lied Center in Lawrence, Saturday night with the energy of a spirit squad. With fingers snapping, knees bending, and backs arching, I half expected them to make a three person high pyramid complete with basket tosses. Hearing them at the University of Kansas somehow completed the College connection.
KC Chamber Orchestra's evening of Vivaldi
Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Giant snowflakes, the Plaza lights, and Unity Temple's holiday bunting chock full of tiny white lights all provided for a lovely backdrop for the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra's performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons last Tuesday.
KCM VID: Owen/Cox Dance Group
Tue, Oct 28, 2008
Brad Cox talks about an upcoming performance of the Owen/Cox Dance Group.
Lessons and Carols from No Man's Land
Tue, Dec 15, 2009
Christmas is the time of 'Lessons and Carols' - lessons coming from the Biblical tradition and carols first intoduced by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century, becoming popular throughout Europe in the 15th century. The male vocal ensemble, Cantus joined with Theater LatteDa of Minneapolis Friday night at Yardley Hall to teach a lesson of a different sort with carols from all over Europe.