I reviewed the Kansas City Choral for The Kansas City Star. This was their first performance after their Grammy Award win for their 2012 album "Life and Breath: Choral Works by René Clausen."

I reviewed pianist Jonathan Biss's second recital for his project "Schumann: Under the Influence" for The Kansas City Star.

I reviewed the Lyric Opera's production of Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman" for The Kansas City Star.

I reviewed the Kansas City Symphony, with guest vocalist Christine Brewer, for The Kansas City Star.

I reviewed the Kansa City Symphony with saxophonist Bobby Watson and his All Star Big Band for The Kansas City Star.

I reviewed soprano Danielle de Niese and pianist Cameron Stowe in recital at the Folly Theater for The Kansas City Star. They performed as part of the Harrimon-Jewell Series. I can't help it - every time I see a singer touch a piano I think of this:

I reviewed the Russian National Ballet Theatre's "Swan Lake" for The Kansas City Star.

Last weekend was New York's Winter JazzFest. Being in Kansas City, though,  I, needless to say but nevertheless, missed it. We spent our time in a separate spectrum of music, celebrating my husband's birthday with a snow-speckled night out on the town. The Grand Marquis played the stylish Kill Devil Club, then we headed to... Continue Reading →

I reviewed the Haitian modern dance ensemble Compagnie de Danse Jean-René Delsoin for The Kansas City Star.