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.

I reviewed the Lyric Opera of Kansas City's production of Rossini's "The Italian Girl in Algiers" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, you can read the review here.

I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony's all German concert for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.

I reviewed the Kronos Quartet with the Kansas City premiere of "Beyond Zero: 1914-1918" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.

I reviewed cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott in recital in Helzberg Hall for The Kansas City Star. I love when seeing someone live for the first time exceeds their hype. For a brief time, read the review here.

I reviewed Kansas City Ballet's production of Septime Webre's "Alice (in wonderland)" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.

I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony's "A Special Evening with Marilyn Maye" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, you can read the review here.

I reviewed Lyric Opera's "La Traviata" for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the review here.

It's a palindromic year - 5775 - and that seems auspicious. This blog has been neglected, also auspicious: I've got things - non-computer things - to do. Here are some of those things: Have a baby: Miss Zellie entered the world in a bit of a rush on July 19. Went to the zoo, ate ice cream,... Continue Reading →

In only a year and a half, the founders of the Kansas City Dance Festival have made good on a promise: it is officially annual. Last weekend was the second year, and the growth between the two is impressive. While no handsome percussionists took the stage this year (all pre-recorded music, alas), the programming and... Continue Reading →