I reviewed two excellent local ensembles this weekend for The Kansas City Star. Vine Street Rumble Jazz Orchestra played a hot, hip set at the Blue Room. Kansas City Chamber Orchestra debuted at Helzberg Hall. For a brief time, you can read the reviews here and here.

I interviewed Devon Carney, new artistic director of Kansas City Ballet, for The Kansas City Star's A+E Fall Arts Special cover story. The season dance round-up also included interviews with choreographers Jodie Gates, Autumn Eckman and KT Nelson. They are collaborating with local dance groups (KCB, Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company and Owen/Cox Dance Group) to create three world... Continue Reading →

This past week I reviewed the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra's opening concert for their 2013-1014 season and Summerfest's closing concert for their 2013 season for The Kansas City Star. For a brief time, read the reviews linked here and here.  

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.