I reviewed two programs of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
A mixed bag
Forgive him - he just flew in from Moscow. Paul D. Miller, AKA DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid, presented an eclectic performance/lecture loosely connected to the work of Romare Bearden, whose work and process are currently exhibited at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Friday evening’s lecture was disjointed, jumping from topic to topic, making narrative... Continue Reading →
PROFILE for Kansas City Star: Behzod Abduraimov
I wrote about the young pianist Behzod Abduraimov, a student of Stanislav Ioudenitch at the International Center for Music at Park University in Parkville, MO. His debut with the Kansas City Symphony is this coming weekend, in Helzberg Hall.
REVIEW for KCMetropolis.org: “Seussical” at Coterie Theatre
Uncle Ted drew pictures on pages/ with messages that have transcended the ages/a master of language he used words nonsensical/this musical, folks, is tremawesomefantastical. I reviewed the Coterie Theatre's young audiences version of Seussical. Read it here.
REVIEW for KCStar: Chanticleer
I reviewed Chanticleer's Helzberg Hall debut performance for the Kansas City Star. The all-male a cappela ensemble is a favorite touring group of Kansas City audiences.
REVIEW: Midori and Özgür Aydin at the Folly Theater
I reviewed violinst Midori and pianist Özgür Aydin in recital for the Kansas City Star. They performed at the Folly Theater and were presented by the Harriman-Jewell Series.
REVIEW for KCStar: Steve Lippia with Kansas City Symphony
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony's opening show for their 2011-2012 Pops Series for The Kansas City Star. The featured artist was Vegas entertainer Steve Lippia, who sang modern classics from the American songbook in a show titled, "Simply Swingin' with Sinatra and Friends."
REVIEW for KCMetropolis.org: “The Darwin Project”
I reviewed "The Darwin Project," an ambitious production put on by the Friends of Chamber Music and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts for KCMetropolis.org. Read it here.
REVIEW for KCMetropolis.org: Kansas City Ballet’s “Tom Sawyer”
I reviewed the music for Maury Yeston's ballet "Tom Sawyer - A Ballet in Three Acts." It was performed as the Kansas City Ballet's inaugural event in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Read it here.
There’s more than corned beef in Indiana
Shapiro's Delicatessen may be the reason I love Jews. Sure, the Jewish people have a rich and complicated history, sure they themselves are interesting, funny and intelligent, sure they have a long and honorable tradition of art and music and cultural prowess. But it's really about the hearty comfort foods served in behemothic portions of creamy/salty/fatty abundance. Long... Continue Reading →
Proust Eats a Sandwich 