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March 28, 2022

Kansas City Ballet Showcases All-Female Choreographers in “New Moves”

The tenth anniversary presentation of the Kansas City Ballet’s New Moves program was a thrilling return to live performance, not only for many in the audience, but for New Moves itself.
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March 7, 2022

Friends of Chamber Music Beethoven Festival with the Morgenstern Trio

The Friends of Chamber Music Kansas City was finally able to present its long-delayed first annual Beethoven Festival, featuring the Morgenstern Trio.
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February 8, 2022

Exploring Identity with newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble

newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble's concert "Tell Me Where You're From" examines identity and origin with a broad range of works.
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December 21, 2021

Anthony Roth Costanzo Charms in Kansas City Debut

In his Kansas City debut, Anthony Roth Costanzo was as charming and personable a performer as one would hope to enjoy, with breathtaking skill as one of the world’s leading countertenors. 
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December 21, 2021

Kansas City Chorale performs Britten’s “Saint Nicolas”

Along with all that is holly and jolly, you can rely on the Kansas City Chorale to share a nuanced selection of seasonal work that bring a different perspective to the season.
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November 16, 2021

A Golden-Age Evening with “Lyric Opera Goes to Hollywood”

The Lyric Opera of Kansas City celebrated the connection between opera and film for their return-to-the-stage performance in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre with a concert of popular pieces from the golden years of opera.
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October 13, 2021

Community and Sharing in “Protest + Hope = Healing”

In “Protest + Hope = Healing,” choreographer and organizer Tyrone Aiken brought together a multi-disciplinary cadre of artists for an intimate event that explored how these artists have challenged injustice, offering models for others. 
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October 4, 2021

Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company Celebrates 30 Years of Modern Dance in Kansas City

With a bold, exciting program, Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company celebrated its 30th anniversary, presenting some of the very best of their repertory from the last three decades and, for the audience, an expertly-guided journey in American choreography. 
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September 25, 2021

Kansas City Symphony Presents Exuberant Mahler and Kahane World Premiere

With a megawatt Mahler, a tuneful world premiere piano concerto, and a healthy dose of excitement, the Kansas City Symphony was back in Helzberg Hall for an exuberant opening concert.
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