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THE ENTERTAINERS: Balanchine piece shows that ballet can be as fun as Broadway
Backstage And Beyond
JUST TO DANCE WITH YOU: Houston Ballet II brings Beatles-inspired choreography to town
Backstage And Beyond
IN REVIEW: KC Chorale finds spiritual center of complex new Clausen Mass
In Review
IN REVIEW: Youthful Houston Ballet II impresses in classical, contemporary repertoire
In Review
BORIS AT THE MULTIPLEX: Met’s stellar production of Mussorgsky classic is a must-see
Backstage And Beyond
DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES: Lyric Opera presents classic tale of love, politics, betrayal and friendship
Backstage And Beyond
IN REVIEW: Lyric Opera finds chemistry in company premiere of Bellini classic
In Review
IN REVIEW: Cello-piano duo offers frustrating night at the Folly
In Review
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Pianist takes less obvious routes to career, music-making
Backstage And Beyond
IN REVIEW: Musical giants collaborate in a night of conversations with the masters
In Review
AN AMERICAN FABLE: Kansas City Ballet to open inaugural Kauffman Center season with historic ‘first’
Backstage And Beyond
IN REVIEW: Kansas City Ballet’s freshened-up ‘Nutcracker’ looking long in the tooth but still rock solid
In Review
BIG TWELVE: Top dozen moments in music and dance for 2010
Paul's Perspective
25 MOST WANTED: Spring 2011 highlights in music, dance and theater
Paul's Perspective
WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE (12th-CENTURY) PARIS: Sequentia program explores Medieval melting-pot on Friends series
Backstage And Beyond
DO TELL: KC Rep’s one-man show is a thought-provoking, at times wrenching hit
Backstage And Beyond
MATCHED SET: Violin-piano team delivers up fine recital
Backstage And Beyond
SYMPHONY WILL DAZZLE: Stern announces bold new season for Kauffman Center’s Helzberg Hall
Backstage And Beyond
REALLY GRAND OPERA: Lyric’s first Kauffman Center season will be its biggest ever
Backstage And Beyond
THAT’S OUR JOYCE: Globe-trotting DiDonato brings her vocal mastery to the Harriman-Jewell Series
Backstage And Beyond
IN REVIEW: Chanticleer brings music by an early master we should all know more about
In Review
LOVE THAT WAR: Actors Theatre teams with UMKC, World War I Museum for classic British musical
Backstage And Beyond
PAT AND DICK AND CHIANG AND MAO: The First ‘CNN Opera’ Finally Appears on Met Gala
Backstage And Beyond
IN REVIEW: The prime of Ms. DiDonato – Hometown mezzo shows rich range of abilities
In Review
IN REVIEW: Actors Theatre and UMKC Theatre collaborate for “Oh, What a Lovely War!”
In Review
IN REVIEW: Lyric Opera takes on comedy of romance, duty and intrigue
In Review
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER DEBUT: Harriman series presents top tenor in his recital debut
Backstage And Beyond
IN REVIEW: Kansas City Symphony presents premiere of appealing new work
In Review
IN REVIEW: After variable start, tenor impresses in second half of American recital debut
In Review
HOMAGE TO HENRY: Orchestras, League commission top composer to honor visionary leader
Backstage And Beyond
IN REVIEW: KC Ballet dancers demonstrate mastery of classical idiom, with roots showing
In Review
IN REVIEW: German ensemble brings authenticity to Baroque masters
In Review
BACH RETUNED: Local harpsichordists launch potentially revelatory Bach project
Backstage And Beyond
PASSAGES: Luskin will step down from top Lyric Opera post at end of first Kauffman Center season
Backstage And Beyond
REMINISCENCES OF MUSIC PAST: Symphony offers world premiere by promising newcomer
Backstage And Beyond
CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE BEAT AT A TIME: Percussionist joins KC Chorale for unique program
Backstage And Beyond
ROUSE IN THE HOUSE: American’s piece scores with audience at Symphony season opener
Backstage And Beyond
ROCK ON: New Parsons work tells love story using dance, visuals, rock music and — opera
Backstage And Beyond
WHITMAN SAMPLER: Choreographer confirms his place in pantheon of American heroes
Backstage And Beyond
EIGHT THAT STOOD AT THE GATE: In its seventh season, Octarium continues to refine and grow
Backstage And Beyond
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Young dancers talk about The Nutcracker and their roles in local production
Backstage And Beyond
JITTERS AND GENIUS: Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker remains a local holiday favorite
Backstage And Beyond
TICKLE, FIDDLE AND TAP: The KC spring culture-feast begins
Backstage And Beyond
QUINK AND A NOD: Dutch vocal quintet slated for Venue Visitation sings music from nine centuries
Backstage And Beyond
CONCERTO WITH CONSCIENCE: Italian composer creates new work for Symphony, mega-flutist
Backstage And Beyond
UNEARTHLY VIRTUOSO: Pianist persuades through imagination, intelligence, muscle
Backstage And Beyond
BACH TO AFRICA: KC Ballet takes up choreographer’s daring fusion of ballet, African dance
Backstage And Beyond
IN REVIEW: Kansas City Ballet goes one for three in winter performances
In Review
IN REVIEW: Russian National Orchestra shows strengths but performance lacks personality
In Review
TASHKENT DREAMIN’: Student-teacher piano duo headlines busy KC concert calendar
Backstage And Beyond
PYOTR, WE HARDLY KNEW YE: Musicianly conductor, spotty players present all-Tchaikovsky concert at the Folly
Backstage And Beyond
GET THEE TO A NUNNERY: Lyric Opera of KC presents star-studded production of Verdi’s tragic ‘Rigoletto’
Backstage And Beyond
JOSEPH’S MANY COLORS: UMKC Flummerfelt residency will culminate in performance of Brahms’ choral masterpiece
Backstage And Beyond
STILL BEATING: In Harriman-Jewell recital, Ma continues his quest to the heart of music
Backstage And Beyond
COULROPHOBE’S DELIGHT: Lyric Opera’s ‘Rigoletto’ offers world-class lead
Backstage And Beyond
STANDING ROOM ONLY: Choral guru whips students into near-professional-sounding ensemble
Backstage And Beyond
THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: KC’s world-famous chamber music series, is strongest among local seasons
Backstage And Beyond
MUSICIANS LOVE MAHLER: Symphony’s performance thrives on excellence of players
Backstage And Beyond
WHEN OLD IS NEW: Choir from Oxford’s not-so-new college to perform at Venue Visitation
Backstage And Beyond
ALL DOLLED UP: Harriman series presents Russian troupe in classic tale of love and dolls
Backstage And Beyond
DON’ BEDEVILLED: Lyric Opera production of Mozart classic falters
Backstage And Beyond
DOLLS ‘R’ US: Russian company brings classic to Harriman series
Backstage And Beyond
JUST DANCE: Ballet presents premieres by leading choreographers who just happen to be women
Backstage And Beyond
CONCERTO ROYALE: Kansas City Ballet reaches high with brilliant new work by British-born Oregonian
Backstage And Beyond
SOULS ON FIRE: Choreographer reenacts racial tensions of ’60s childhood
Backstage And Beyond
GREEN IN THEM THAR’ HILLS: Symphony in the Flint Hills
Backstage And Beyond
WOLFIE, WE HARDLY KNEW YE: KC Chamber Orchestra to finish season with Mozart classic
Backstage And Beyond
THE LIED CENTER: 2010-2011 season
Paul's Perspective
FAREWELL, AND HELLO: Ballet pays tribute to Barksdale, welcomes Lawrence native Armitage
Backstage And Beyond
PIRATES AT THE LYRIC: Gilbert & Sullivan standard keeps ‘em laughing
Backstage And Beyond
THE LONG GOODBYE: Guarneri and Johannes Quartets present engaging program for farewell tour
Backstage And Beyond
TB BLUES: Dunleavy’s Violetta makes Lyric Traviata worth the trouble
Backstage And Beyond
ANCIENT WINE IN NEW BOTTLES: Bagby makes medieval epic into rich cinematic drama
Backstage And Beyond
NO RESTRAINTS PLEASE, WE’RE BRITISH: Esteemed chamber orchestra devours Sir William whole
Backstage And Beyond
TALE OF TWO YURIS: Kansas City Ballet presents shimmering, sincere version of classic Firebird
Backstage And Beyond
PATHS OF BEAUTY: Kaleidoscopic new Chen Yi composition gets auspicious local premiere
Backstage And Beyond
Best Dozen 2008 Moments in Local Music and Dance
Backstage And Beyond
ELEGANT, SUMPTOUS, ECLECTIC TO A FAULT: Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker opens to acclaim
Backstage And Beyond
RECITAL AS SEANCE: Ukrainian Pianist Seeks New Paths For Old Music
Backstage And Beyond
SUBTLY… NOT SO MUCH: Lyric Opera embraces Puccini’s most sensationalistic opera
Backstage And Beyond
AMENABLE TO THE ECUMENICAL: Summer Music at the Cathedrals uses music to bring faith groups together
Backstage And Beyond
BLOOD, THUNDER AND HIGH C’s: Lyric Opera opens season with a vocally arresting Tosca
Backstage And Beyond
GROWTH HAPPENS: Pianist shows he is moving in a more serious direction
Backstage And Beyond
ROOM AT THE TOP: Violinist again displays gifts that are winning over the classical world
Backstage And Beyond
THE INCREDIBLE LIGHTNESS OF BEL CANTO: Tenor builds dream
Backstage And Beyond
MEET ME AT THE STATION: Kansas City Ballet will have its own home downtown, at last
Backstage And Beyond
SKIRTING DANGER: Choreographer uses odd sartorial prop for striking duet
Backstage And Beyond
TITANIA VS CARMEN: Two feisty ladies make for fascinating weekend of dance and music
Backstage And Beyond
TOUGH CHOICES: Concerts feature two celebrated sopranos on the same night
Backstage And Beyond
VIVACIOUS VALKYRIE: Wagnerian soprano shows personal side in Harriman-Jewell recital
Backstage And Beyond
SHTICK TO THE BASICS: Lyric Opera’s Pinafore is best when it honors the authors
Backstage And Beyond
HEAD OF THE CLASS: Lyric presents timeless Gilbert & Sullivan satire of social order
Backstage And Beyond
EIGHT SINGERS, NINE COMPOSERS, ONE CD: Octarium sports ingenious new project
Backstage And Beyond
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