Fall Classical Music & Dance: A Piquant Mix of Old and New
From common joys to psychological breaking points, Kansas City’s classical music and dance scene presents eclectic, exceptional programming that looks back at the traditions we love while leaping in unexpected directions.
The Harriman-Jewell Series’ 59th season is chock-full of longtime favorites like Emanuel Ax, as well as exciting new offerings, including a collaboration with the Mark Morris Dance Group celebrating the late, great Kansas City native Burt Bacharach.
In describing his own work, the great American dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey once wrote, “Its roots are in American Negro culture, which is part of the whole country’s heritage, but the dance speaks to everyone.”
Rubin Kodheli (US), Dennis Russell Davies (US AT), Laurie Anderson (US), Filharmonie Brno (CZ) (photo by Andreas H. Tom Mesic) Czech Orchestra to Celebrate Local..
Voices and Vision: Celebrating Black Classical Music Artists in “Our Song, Our Story”
“Our Song, Our Story: The New Generation of Black Voices” was more than a recital of arias and art songs. It was a tribute to the legacy of Black excellence.
