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Feltsman sets the bar high
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Vladimir Feltsman's program of contrasts displays equal amounts of sensitivity, technical prowess, and precision, culminating in an amazing concert experience.
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Quality Hill honors lyricist Sammy Cahn
Wed, Oct 06, 2010
Though his name may not be familiar, Sammy Cahn's songs certainly are. Quality Hill Playhouse paid tribute to this legendary American songwriter in their new cabaret revue, "Come Fly With Me."
Musical tribute to the late Richard Cass
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Organized by the UMKC Conservatory’s Alumni Association, 10 former students and associates of pianist Richard Cass pay tribute to his musical life. Former Professor of Piano, Cass passed away last November after a brief illness, having taught at UMKC for 29 years from 1975–2004.
Punch Brothers perform smashing show
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Bluegrass? Newgrass? Rockabilly honky-tonk? It doesn't matter what you call it because the Punch Brothers bludgeoned sonic convention to a pulp during their performance at the Lied Center.
Leaving love off the "Love List"
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Men behave badly and surprisingly actually get what they wish for in American Heartland Theatre's production of Norm Foster's "The Love List." Is that a good thing?
Sassy celebration with Heartland Men’s Chorus
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
Glitzy and glamorous, the Heartland Men's Chorus opens their 25th season with vocalist Ann Hampton Callaway. "The Nanny" crooner brings wit and pizazz to the Folly.
An evening of charming Baroque concertos
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
The Kansas City Chamber Orchestra presents an evening of Baroque concertos in the opener of their 24th season. Filled with counterpoint and gorgeous melodies, stalwart members of ensemble stood in the soloist spotlight throughout the evening.
Neil Berg gives his regards to Broadway
Fri, Oct 01, 2010
“Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” is perfect for the musical theatre fan and neophyte alike. Berg performs the greatest hits and the songs we know even if we haven’t seen the show.
FILM REVIEW: Raw, periscopic view of war
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
"Lebanon" is an emotionally raw, intense war film set entirely within a tank manned by four, untested Israeli soldiers who are pushed to the breaking point and beyond during an invasion.
“Saved” seeks to redeem
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 2010–11 season with the religious musical "Saved"— a musical take on the weighty social issues of teen pregnancy, homosexuality, fundamentalism and adultery.
Articles : KCM News
KCMetropolis.org writers selected for NEA Arts Journalism Institute
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
Just announced - KCM classical music writer and reviewer Libby Hanssen is one of a handful of journalists from across the country selected by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to attend its seventh Arts Journalism Institute in Classical Music and Opera.
Articles : Local Arts News
Dr. William Baker appointed Music Director
Wed, Oct 06, 2010
The Music Ministry of Faith Lutheran Church in Prairie Village, Kansas, recently announced the appointment of Dr. William Baker as Music Director. The 51-year-old Baker returns as music leader of the congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, having previously served as the congregation’s Music Director from 2003-2007.
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KC Events this week and beyond
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!
Rhythm & Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival announces lineup for October 9
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Kansas City’s premier jazz and blues event – Rhythm & Ribs - is just a week away, and it’s already creating good vibrations with Rhythm & Ribs Artist-in-Residence and jazz trumpeter Nicholas Payton; a Donny Hathaway Tribute band featuring Kirk Whalum and guest Lalah Hathaway; and the hard-hitting, old school soul sounds of Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players.
PREVIEW: Stravinsky’s Firebird, Plus Sibelius
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Don Dagenais previews the Kansas City Symphony's opener with pieces by Stravinsky, Sibelius, Ravel, and Leshnoff featuring violin virtuoso Hilary Hahn.
INTERVIEW: Hilary Hahn, violin
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Hilary Hahn, violin soloist for the Kansas City Symphony's 2010–11 opening night is interviewed by KCM's David Peironnet.
INTERVIEW: Jonathan Leshnoff, composer
Tue, Sep 28, 2010
KCM contributor David Peironnet talks with Jonathan Leshnoff, composer of "Starburst," the season opener for the Kansas City Symphony's 2010–11 season.
Columns : City Classics
Music and Dance through October 13
Mon, Oct 04, 2010
The Kansas City Symphony begins its classical series this weekend with the brilliant violinist Hilary Hahn, recently dubbed by BBC Music Magazine as the greatest American violinist since Fritz Kreisler. For those on tight budgets, there are several free or nearly-free performances by excellent local artists on offer. Opera aficionados are in for a special treat when superstar soprano Renee Fleming appears in recital with the Harriman Jewell Series. And dance fans will be thrilled when the Lied Center’s presents the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company and, of course, the beginning of the Kansas City Ballet’s season mid-month with "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" at the Lyric Theatre.
Columns : City Stage
Theatre through mid-October
Mon, Sep 20, 2010
"The Sunshine Boys" at New Theatre; "Hot L Baltimore" at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre; "Saved" at the Rep; "The Love List" at AHT; "Little Shop of Horrors" at Chestnut Fine Arts; "Assassins" at the Barn Players; "Come Fly with Me" at Quality Hill; "[title of show]" at the Unicorn; "Science Fiction Triple Feature" at the Coterie; "Evil Dead: The Musical" at Egads Theatre.
Columns : Auditions
Upcoming Auditions
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
“Six By Ten” with the Barn Players. Simon Carrington Chamber Singers (Due Dec. 31)