Libby Hanssen

November 13, 2024

A Bach Celebration: Bach Aria Soloists at 25 years

Bach Aria Soloists, currently celebrating its 25th season, gave tribute to their namesake composer with an all Johann Sebastian Bach concert in “Bach Unlocked” on Friday evening.

November 6, 2024

Concert to Come | NAVO celebrates 10 years of artistic excellence

The classical music ensemble specializes in concerts with an international flair – and they're free.

October 30, 2024

Keep listening and see what happens

Scene from a recent performance of Stacy Busch’s opera “She Breathes Fire” (photo by Lindsay Clipner) Diving into Kansas City’s new music scene The new..

October 14, 2024

Kansas City Ballet Takes a Whimsical Journey with “Alice (in wonderland)”

Part dreamland, part party, Kansas City Ballet opened their 67th season with Septime Webre’s ballet fantasy “Alice (in wonderland)."

September 29, 2024

Lyric Opera Opens Season with Star Power

Soprano Renée Fleming was the big draw for many at Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s opening performance of the season.

September 17, 2024

In the Kansas City Symphony’s new era, the music speaks for itself

Much has been made of the Kansas City Symphony’s new music director and the organization’s first European tour.

September 4, 2024

Concert to Come | Spire presents ‘My Lord, What a Morning: Reginald Mobley, countertenor’

The lauded ensemble opens its 15th-anniversary season with a performance highlighting traditional African American spirituals.

September 3, 2024

Fall Season Preview: Music and Dance Top 10 | Popular favorites and the return of old friends

There’s a lot of love about the upcoming classical music and dance season.

August 27, 2024

Summer Singers of Kansas City celebrate 25th anniversary with seldom heard masterwork

The Summer Singers of Kansas City performed Ernest Bloch's "Avodath Hokadesh" with power and excitement.

Author: Libby Hanssen