Author: Libby Hanssen

Review: KCBallet’s “The Nutcracker”

I reviewed Kansas City Ballet's "The Nutcracker" for The Kansas City Star. This is the last year for Todd Bolender's choreography. For a brief time, read the review here. I think I will miss, most of all, the little knock-knee bunny drummer.

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New Ink: Winston Churchill

In lieu of any pertinent personal writing, here are a few musings from Winston Churchill's Painting As A Pastime, a slim book that is saving my sanity. Concerning the overwhelming need to read, read, read and the daily inability to satiate: "What shall I do with all my books?" was the question; and the answer,... Continue Reading →

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Review: KCSymphony “The Planets” with Bramwell Tovey

I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony for The Kansas City Star. They performed with guest conductor Bramwell Tovey. For a brief time, you can read the review here. An editing error, though, unintentionally ignored the back stage chorus, who sounded just as ethereal as one would wish. Nicely down, women of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus.

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Review: San Francisco Symphony

I reviewed the San Francisco Symphony, directed by Michael Tilson Thomas, for The Kansas City Star. They performed in Helzberg Hall in Kansas City as part of their national tour. For a brief time, you can read the review here.

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