I reviewed the third program for Summerfest's 23rd season, "Reflecting Forward," for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.

I reviewed the second program for Summerfest's "Reflecting Forward" series for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.

I reviewed the first Summerfest program for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.

I reviewed the first annual Kansas City Dance Festival for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, you can read the review here.

I reviewed the Simon Carrington Chamber Singers for The Kansas City Star. Carrington mentioned at the start of the performance that they would not be turning off the air conditioning unit, as he has requested in past years, due to complaints. He made apologies if their pianissimos where affected by the sound of the AC hum.... Continue Reading →

I reviewed the Owen/Cox Dance Group, with pianist Kairy Koshoeva, on their world premiere of "The Goldberg Variations" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, you can read the review here.

I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony's performance for The Kansas City Star. Guest artist Gil Shaham performed the Berg Violin Concerto. For a short time, the review can be read here.

I reviewed the Kansas City Chorale's concert in Helzberg Hall for The Kansas City Star. For a short time, you can read the review here.

I reviewed the Kansas City Ballet's final program of the season, "Hey-Hay, Going to Kansas City," for The Kansas City Star. This was artistic director William Whitener's final show, after 17 years with the company. They performed the world premiere of Karole Armitage's "Energy Made Visible," with live improvisation from the legendary Bobby Watson, the... Continue Reading →