I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony for The Kansas City Star. Pianist Joyce Yang performed Rach 3. For a brief time, read the review here.
Review: Russian National Ballet Theatre with “Giselle”
I reviewed the Russian National Ballet Theatre's performance of "Giselle" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.
Review: Kansas City Symphony
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony for The Kansas City Star. They performed the Kansas City premiere of Andre' Previn's Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra. For a brief time, read the review here.
Mirror, Mirror: Reflections for 2014
2014 is very nearly the past and it is imperative I take a little time to reflect. The community of art makers here in Kansas City don’t really give a girl much time to breath if she wants to see all the many, many fantastic offerings - not that I’m complaining. So let’s pause a... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: King’s Singers
I reviewed the King's Singers' holiday show for The Kansas City Star, my last review for the year. For a brief time, read the review here.
Review: Anonymous 4
I reviewed Anonymous 4's performance for The Kansas City Star. This was their last Kansas City appearance. For a brief time, read the review here.
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.
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 →
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.
Review: KCSymphony and Philippe Quint
I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony with violinist Philippe Quint for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.
Proust Eats a Sandwich 