by Gayle G. Hathorne
Wed, Dec 17, 2008
In what must be the most densely booked holiday concert weekend of the year, the William Baker Festival Singers drew a full house Friday night into the beautifully adorned Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral for an evening of yuletide inspiration at its 11th Annual Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral concert.
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by Sarah Tyrrell
Wed, Dec 17, 2008
The Kansas City Chorale holiday concert featured Ottorino Respighi’s Lauda per la Nativita per Signore but also brought to light a handful of other remarkable choral gems.
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by R. Douglas Helvering
Wed, Dec 10, 2008
Regular attendees of Heartland Men’s Chorus concerts knew just what to expect at the group’s annual holiday concert this weekend…the unexpected.
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by Gayle G. Hathorne
Wed, Dec 10, 2008
Opening humming chords introduced the Appalachian carol, I wonder as I wander, effectively changing the mood to match the next theme of the program that embraced the elements of nature in the following set of carols.
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by Gayle G. Hathorne
Wed, Dec 03, 2008
Kansas Citians filled the Lyric Theatre Friday night, lured in by a program featuring lush romantic favorites that included Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto performed by pianist Anton Nel and the Kansas City Symphony under the baton of guest conductor, Juanjo Mena.
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by Lee Goodman
Mon, Dec 08, 2008
After intermission, the concert concluded with the Music for the Royal Fireworks. It must be grand to be King and order your court composer to write 20 minutes or so of festive music to enjoy whilst fireworks go off overhead.
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