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Wed, Nov 12, 2008
The dramatic story of the scriptural heroine, and Livljanić’s performance of the score, accompanied by a lirica (a traditional Croatian stringed instrument) and wooden flute, was dramatic and moving.
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Estonian Chamber Choir & Tallin Chamber Orchestra
Wed, Nov 12, 2008
Arvo Pärt’s Te Deum is a well-known work, and received as thrilling a performance as one is liable to hear.
Emanuel Ax - Yefim Bronfman duo recital
Wed, Nov 12, 2008
Pianists Emanuel Ax and Yefim Bronfman, both renowned soloists in their own right, have been performing as a piano duo for a number of years, and with good reason. Their sensitive pianism, robust style in attacking the keyboard, and fluid communication make for a well-matched pair.
Village Choir’s Faure feeds the body and the soul
Thu, Apr 16, 2009
In a society where many church music programs have abdicated their prior tasks of producing fine artistic content, or only pay it occasional lipservice, the music department at Village Presbyterian Church seems to really understand what it is to select fine pieces that have stood against the ebb and flow of trendy fads.
Jitro brings world-class singing
Mon, Nov 03, 2008
Kansas City is surely experiencing choral music concerts that would ennoble any concert hall anywhere.
Willam Baker Singers open 11th season
Wed, Nov 12, 2008
The centerpiece of the concert was Sir John Tavener’s Village Wedding. The music moved back and forth from tenor soloist to choir to treble choir and from lively text to chant-like responses.
Requiem for Broken Souls
Wed, Nov 05, 2008
Barbara Garrett’s work calls out to be taken seriously. The work began with heart-rending poetry and other texts, some written by her, interspersed throughout the standard requiem mass texts.
newEar's Kansas City Connections II
Wed, Nov 05, 2008
Much of 20th century music is based on process. The technical part of arranging the music takes precedence in producing the overall result. The composers at newEar conveyed a perspective that their own music and new music, in general, is making a shift toward reversing that trend.
KCM VID: Owen/Cox Dance Group
Tue, Oct 28, 2008
Brad Cox talks about an upcoming performance of the Owen/Cox Dance Group.
Quartet Accorda: Schubert, Mendelssohn and heart-wrenching beauty
Wed, Nov 19, 2008
Although the program began splendidly, nothing could have prepared us for the heart-wrenching beauty expressed by cellist Martin Storey and pianist Lolita Lisovskaya in Schubert’s “Arpeggione” Sonata in A minor, D. 821.
Julius Caesar delivers
Sat, Nov 08, 2008
Make no mistake about it: Kansas City opera-goers were ready, and based on their enthusiastic reception, I believe waiting, for Baroque opera.
Ars Nova II: The Carray Baroque Consort
Sat, Nov 01, 2008
More on the Metropolis' own Early Music movement. The Carray Baroque Consort, a small ensemble of Baroque players here in town, is gaining recognition of its skillful playing and educational agenda. I spoke with Trilla Ray-Carter, the group's organizer.