writing by Libby Hanssen
I reviewed newEar's "Dimensions of Time" concert for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here. The audience for these sorts of events is usually on the small side, to say the least, but I had to laugh, though, when I saw the review squeezed into the sidebar between bigger stories... Continue Reading →
I reviewed Te Deum Antiqua and the Kansas City Baroque Consortium performance of Buxtehude's "Membra Nostri Jesu" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.
I reviewed the Kansas City Ballet's first-ever "Swan Lake" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time you can read the review here.
I reviewed A Modern Night at the Folly, a choreographic showcase presented by City in Motion Dance Theater, for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, you can read the review here.
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony, with guest violinist Vadim Gluzman, for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, you can read the review here.
2015 was supposed to be about poetry and friendship. But the joys and responsibilities of being a mother, as well as $writing$ (not going to get rich, but I can afford nicer shoes), took precedence. Friendships fell slack, too, and we're 1/12 into 2016. (I am reminded it’s time to renew my membership to the... Continue Reading →
"....succinct authenticity and blend of pure voice...." I reviewed New York Polyphony, presented by Friends of Chamber Music, for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, you can read the review here.
"...will leave a thousand people breathless." I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony with guest artist Jeremy Denk for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, you can read the review here.
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony with guest conductor Michael Krajewski for The Kansas City Star. They performed a concert of John Williams' music, with laser light show and costumed Star Wars characters. For a brief time, read the review here.
I wrote a piece about the Kansas City Symphony's Happy Hour Concerts for KCStudio. Read it online here. Or check out the full magazine layout here (page 48-49).
Proust Eats a Sandwich 