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Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Since being named the first American winner of the Chopin International Piano Competition in 1970, Garrick Ohlsson has delighted world-wide audiences with refined artistic performances. His recital of Chopin and Granados for The Friends of Chamber Music brought his mastery to the Folly Theater on Saturday evening.
Wed, Mar 23, 2011
In an equally familiar and thrilling performance, the Kansas City Symphony with guest violist Roberto Díaz filled the Lyric Theatre this past Friday night with mysterious and compelling twentieth-century works by Osvaldo Golijov, Krzysztof Penderecki, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Alberto Ginastera.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
New documentary seeks to give influential 1960s folksinger/songwriter his due respect. Exploring his passion for activism, "Phil Ochs: There But For Fortune" traces Ochs' rise in folk music and civil rights scenes.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Five local organists shared the chancel of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral with members of the Kansas City Baroque Consortium to unearth seldom-heard, eighteenth-century organ concertos.
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Egads! Theatre Company’s revival of William Finn’s “In Trousers” shows signs of life, but a talented cast struggles to make the overworked show a good fit for the audience.
Wed, Mar 23, 2011
Unicorn Theatre, under the artistic leadership of Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin, recently announced their 38th season of ‘bold new plays.’ The new season opens on September 10, 2011 and will include seven regular season shows including two musicals, two of the most recent Tony Award Winners, two additional Tony Nominees, a world premiere, a co-production with Kansas City Actors Theatre and one slot to be announced.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
The Kansas Senate voted, 24 to 13, to pass Senate Resolution #1819 opposing Governor Sam Brownback’s Executive Reorganization Order #39 and the directive to eliminate the Kansas Arts Commission.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Richard Bruening, president of the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, announced today that Evan Luskin, the Company’s general director since 1998, will be retiring on June 30, 2012. Mr. Luskin’s retirement will come at the conclusion of the Lyric’s first year of residence in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, which will open this fall.
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
UMKC piano alumni, Nick Phillips and Kristín Jónína Taylor, have recently released two CDs. Featuring the works of living composers Ethan Wickman and Þorkell Sigurbjörnsson, these releases are garnering much deserved attention.
Sat, Sep 22, 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!
Mon, Mar 14, 2011
In the Unicorn Theatre's "Two Jews Walk into a War," playwright Seth Rozin finds comic inspiration in a dismal situation, with plenty of punch lines and even a poignant moment or two.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Vocal music highlights dominate Kansas City’s classical music scene as March ends. The Friends of Chamber Music presents Trio Mediaeval, a group of a cappella women singers in ancient masterworks, the combined University of Kansas forces present Mendelssohn’s giant oratorio "Elijah." Also, you have an unusual chance to hear excerpts from Handel’s "Radamisto" at William Jewell College. On a lighter note, the Heartland Men’s Chorus sings jazz works with guest artist Marilyn Maye. On the instrumental side, the Kansas City Symphony performs Romantic favorites by Berlioz, Ravel, and Elgar under the baton of guest conductor Larry Rachleff and soloist Ingrid Fliter. Kanako Ito and Martin Storey return to town to play with Quartet Accorda at Park University. It will be great to hear these returning artists again.
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
“Two Jews Walk into a War…” at the Unicorn Theatre; “Look to the Rainbow: The Lyrics of Yip Harburg” at Quality Hill Playhouse; “In Trousers” by Egads! Theatre Company at Off Center Theatre; “Cabaret” at Kansas City Rep
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