writing by Libby Hanssen
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony's world premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff's Symphony no. 3 for The Kansas City Star. The program also included first KCS performances of Magnard's "Hymne a la justice" and Tchaik 3. It was a great show. For a brief time read the review here.
I reviewed the Kansas City Ballet's "Rite of Spring" season finale for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time read the review here. During Viktor Plotnikov's "Vesna" (a world premiere) the man behind me began to hum along with the Largo'sĀ primary melody. At first it annoyed me, but then he stopped, elbowed, I... Continue Reading →
In this issue, I wrote a profile on countertenor Jay Carter and a piece about the Bach Aria Soloists upcoming trip to Thailand for the Thailand International Composition FestivalĀ in July. The entire issue can be read here, with Carter on page 26 and BAS on page 75.
I reviewed theater - I know, I know, it's been awhile - with a write up about Spinning Tree Theatre's "Amadeus" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time read the review here.
I reviewed the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time read the review here.
I had the pleasure of talking with Eric Rosen and Marissa Wolf about their OriginKC: New Works Festival and observing a rehearsal of "Fire in Dreamland." Those are two of my all time favorite activities: watching the process of creating work and talking to people about their art. And then, bonus, I get to write... Continue Reading →
I reviewed the Lyric Opera of Kansas City's "Carmen" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here. I found this great flamenco version: min :51 and 1:24 are phenomenal.
I rarely cry on the job, but that dang "UP" montage gets me every time. Pixar does not fight fair with the emotions. I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony's "Pixar in Concert" (part of their Screenland at the Symphony series) for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time read the review here.
I reviewed Jonah Bokaer's "Replica" for The Kansas City Star.Ā This was the first collaboration between the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art and JCCC's Performing Arts Series. For a short time, read the review here.
Proust Eats a Sandwich 