Patrick NeasOne of ballet's greatest works has never been performed in KC. That changes nowMay 22May 22
Patrick NeasJessie Montgomery: Composing a Colorful America — Classical PostThe name Jessie Montgomery is becoming more and more familiar to classical music lovers. The 40-year-old is making her mark as a composer…Feb 8Feb 8
Patrick Neas4 Reasons You Should Be Talking About Víkingur Ólafsson — Classical PostIceland calls itself “The Land of Fire and Ice.” It’s an apt description. Although Iceland’s landscapes can be barren and austere, they’re…Jan 31Jan 31
Patrick NeasThe Kansas City Ballet explores pure evil in a new ‘Jekyll & Hyde’Ballet isn’t all dancing sugar plums. Dance can also convey horror. Think of the recent ballet version of “Dracula,” or “Giselle,” the…Oct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023
Patrick NeasDies Irae: Medieval Hymn for the 21st Century — Guarneri HallThe medieval chant Dies Irae resonates more than everAug 17, 2022Aug 17, 2022
Patrick NeasDebussy and Symbolism — Guarneri HallClaude Debussy’s suggestive and evocative works are usually labeled as Impressionism. Debussy (1862–1918) was able to give his music the…Jan 13, 2022Jan 13, 2022