Category: Music and Dance Reviews

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December 14, 2024

Owen/Cox and People’s Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City Mount a Cracking “Nutcracker & Mouse King”

“The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” a collaboration of the Owen/Cox Dance Group and the People’s Liberation Big Band of Kansas City, may be the rum-soaked fruitcake for you.
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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.
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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)."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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July 12, 2024

A Force for Good: Kansas City Artists Perform for National Association of Pastoral Musicians’ National Convention

Some of the best musicians in Kansas City were brought together for a national audience in a special concert in Helzberg Hall.
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June 22, 2024

Michael Stern Concludes Tenure as Music Director of the Kansas City Symphony with Thoughtful and Expansive Program

Michael Stern leads a gratifying and uplifting performance of the Kansas City Symphony in his last concerts as music director.
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