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Tue, Sep 22, 2009
The third movement of the Debussy quartet was without question the high point of the evening. The Quartet's gorgeous blend supported Ito's luminous muted violin solo that she passed seamlessly to cellist Storey, and Chung brought introspective genius to the viola part. The masterful interplay of nuance interwoven throughout revealed the Accorda at its scrumptious best.
Mon, Sep 28, 2009
Walking into the Unicorn Theatre, the set was lit with lamps and candles. A large bed was stage center with cushioned benches on either side, along with a few random bits of furniture. Each would be used in many different ways for many different stories. The mood was set. Runs through 10/18.
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
Spine-tingly sights and sounds kick off the Coterie Theatre's season opener "Tell-Tale Electric Poe." Upon entering the darkly lit theatre from the mid-day hustle and bustle of Crown Center, the atmosphere noticeably changes. Grim and ambient metallic music fills the room.
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Award-winning playwright, Peter Colley's, "I'll Be Back Before Midnight," currently running at the American Heartland Theatre, kept audience members on the edge of their seats and guessing right up until the end. Somewhere between an Agatha Christie mystery and an Alfred Hitchcock thriller, this fast-paced comedy thriller doesn't disappoint. Runs through 10/25.
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
With glimpses of brilliance, the Dave Stephens Band's rendition of "If I Had You" proved to be the tightest song of the evening, featuring solid stride-piano work from Bryant, tight vocals, and a nuanced, unmuted trumpet solo from Springer. The best song of the evening, this was an aptly subtle, subdued arrangement.
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre's presentation of "Into the Woods" under guest director Moisés Kaufman's God-like execution, brings to light the show's bedazzling interplay between the story and the songs. It is not too high praise to say that the intermission is needed so the audience can catch its breath for the second act which builds to its famous finale. (Held over thru October 11)
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
A player of undeniable technical skill, Lang Lang attacks the piano as if it were an opponent to be conquered. Thumping the bass keys, pounding at the treble keys, and taking every advantage to emphasize rhythm and syncopation, he has a mannered, almost violent interpretation of every piece.
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
KCMetropolis.org was recently awarded a Capacity Building grant from the Missouri Arts Council to develop and grow a new section of the online journal called theSTEADY. This new section will feature articles on generative performing arts coming from the community including independent classical music, jazz, cabaret, alternative dance and performance art.
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Please help make KCM a sustainable voice for the performing arts for many years to come - help us meet our match goal. Every little bit helps. THANK YOU to those of you who have donated over the past month - we are getting there...
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
The American Jazz Museum and Charlotte Street Foundation's Urban Cultural Project present : CALL and RESPONSE. Two collaborative, performative evenings mixing words, sounds, genres, communities.
Wed, Sep 01, 2010
Check out the KC Events calendar for theatre, classical music, dance and jazz events for the upcoming week and beyond through 2010. Highlights of this week's classical music and dance offerings are in Don Dagenais' "City Classics." For current Theatre listings visit "City Stage." Enjoy!
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
This week: The KC Symphony classical kick-off with "Bronfman Plays Brahms;" Stephan Jackiw in recital at Harriman-Jewell; Hymn Fest at the Gold Dome; the Rep’s “Into the Woods” and MET’s “Seascape” continue, and the Unicorns begins with “My First Time.” Ruel Jewell Recital Series at JCCC, KC Wind Symphony with pianist James Cockman and much more.
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Arriving at a Lonnie McFadden show is to enter into a veritable feast of smiles - and if the singer/dancer/trumpeter has his own way - plenty of mingling with the dance floor. His infectious personality is only matched by his obvious passion for his music.
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
They say that silence is golden, but there is nothing golden about the Belgian drama "Lorna's Silence." Even though it received a best screenplay win at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, it is a tremendously slow-paced work that left at least yours truly wondering why he had wasted a small part of his life.
Mon, Sep 14, 2009
Yefim Bronfman appears with the Kansas City Symphony, Jane Solose solos with the UMKC Conservatory Orchestra, and James Cockman tickles the keyboard for the Kansas City Wind Symphony. Perhaps the most spectacular musician appearing on a Kansas City stage these weeks, however, is the brilliant young violinist Stefan Jackiw with the Harriman Jewell Series. His is a talent that must be heard to be believed.
Tue, Sep 22, 2009
Giggin' on theSTEADY through the end of September. A short list of local talent 'giggin' around the metropolis.
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