Dolls 'R' Us: Coppelia danced by Moscow Festival Ballet on Saturday, May 1, 2010
Dolls that come to life, a village love story, iconic ballet moves: Coppélia is hard to resist even in a so-so production. The version by the Moscow Festival Ballet, presented here on May 1st by the Harriman-Jewell Series, was a considerable cut above the average, with youthful dancers, faux-naïve set designs, and fine dancing in the Russian tradition. ...
Paul Horsley | The Independent
From Art Songs to Opera: Tenor Michael Schade and Baritone Russell Braun in duo recital on Saturday, April 10, 2010
It's been a long time since I've heard two great artists share a recital stage, but Saturday night the Harriman-Jewell Series with assistance from Mrs. Beth Ingram, brought three of Canada's finest musicians together. Tenor Michael Schade, baritone Russell Braun and his wife, pianist Carolyn Maule presented a program full of poetry, prayer and pent up passion. ...
Megan Browne Helm | kcmetropolis.org