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STARS OF THE SEASON
Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage, Nov. 9 Natalie Merchant, Nov. 15
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Pinchas Zukerman, May 29-31
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Joyce DiDonato, Sept. 12-14
Jim Brickman, Feb. 13-14
“Singin’ in the Rain,” April 10-12
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2014-2015 Classical Series schedule at a glance
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2014-2015 Pops Series
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2014-2015 Family Series
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2014 Holiday Concerts
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2014-2015 Special Concerts
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CLASSICAL SERIES
The Kansas City Symphony Classical Series features 14 concerts programmed by award-winning Music Director Michael Stern. From timeless masterworks to hidden gems of the repertoire, every Symphony season offers an impressive range of music by great composers. Classical Series concertgoers experience performances by today’s leading guest artists and conductors in the superb acoustics of Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
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Classical Series concert subscriptions are divided into three categories:
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1. MASTERWORKS A full subscription with tickets to all 14 Classical Series concerts of the season.
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2. BRAVO A subscription with tickets to seven select Classical Series concerts of the season. 3. OVATION Another seven-concert subscription option with tickets to the other half of the Classical Series concert season. The 2014-2015 season not only pays tribute to the WWI centennial by presenting pieces from a century ago, but also beloved masterworks by Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn, as well as Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Brahms and Strauss. Come experience the power and magic of the Kansas City Symphony as we embark on another season of inspirational and essential music of our time.
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Joyce DiDonato. Photo by Sheila Rock. OPENING WEEKEND: JOYCE DiDONATO RETURNS! Friday & Saturday, Sept. 12-13 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano GRIFFES RAVEL TCHAIKOVSKY
Bacchanale Shéhérazade Symphony No. 5
Kansas City native and international opera star Joyce DiDonato and the Symphony begin the 2014-2015 season with a spectacular program. DiDonato sings Ravel’s provocative and mysterious Shéhérazade along with other beautiful songs. Music Director Michael Stern’s exuberance combined with the Symphony’s dramatic flair brings the concert to a rousing finish with Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, a monumental work with shocking climaxes, vivid orchestral colors and a feverish, exulting finale.
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MENDELSSOHN’S “SCOTTISH,” WITH BRAHMS & WAGNER Friday & Saturday, Oct. 24-25 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director Kansas City Symphony Chorus Charles Bruffy, chorus director WAGNER ZEMLINSKY BRAHMS MENDELSSOHN
Overture to Der fliegende Holländer Psalm 23 Schicksalslied Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”
After a powerful Wagner overture, the Chorus joins the orchestra for Zemlinsky’s Psalm 23, the composer’s own cry of despair after being forced to leave Berlin during the Nazis’ rise to power. Also featured is Brahms’ romantic Schicksalslied, considered one of his most perfect smaller choral works. Capping off this program is Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony, a work born of the composer’s visit to the ruined Holyrood Chapel in Edinburgh.
LA VALSE AND STRAUSS Friday & Saturday, Nov. 21-22 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director Philippe Quint, violin RAVEL BERNSTEIN SIBELIUS R. STRAUSS
La valse, poème chorégraphique Serenade (after Plato’s “Symposium”) Symphony No. 3 “Salome’s Dance” from Salome
Though Ravel denied it, his ever-popular and vigorous La valse has been described as depicting the birth, decay and destruction of a musical genre: the waltz. Award-winning American violinist Philippe Quint takes the stage with what Gramophone magazine calls “a radiant tone and brilliant technique” to perform Bernstein’s Serenade. The program closes with the dramatic “Dance of the Seven Veils” from Strauss’ opera Salome.
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Michael Stern. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
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“Having music in our lives is essential and transformational. Our great orchestra is proud to provide the soundtrack for a shared future in a great city.”
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Helzberg Hall. Photo by Todd Rosenberg.
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—MICHAEL STERN, MUSIC DIRECTOR
THE PLANETS AND THE MOON Friday & Saturday, Nov. 28-29 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. Bramwell Tovey, conductor Orion Weiss, piano Women of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus DEBUSSY W.A. MOZART HOLST
Clair de lune Piano Concerto No. 23 The Planets
Clair de lune, one of the most famous piano works, comes to life in this orchestral transcription. Then, American pianist Orion Weiss performs Mozart in his effortless style. Exploring the cosmos, perhaps no other classical work takes us deeper into our solar system than The Planets. You’ll leave feeling suspended in space after “Neptune,” as the Kansas City Symphony Chorus women send you off into the dark and mystic unknown.
THE RITE OF SPRING, PLUS BRONFMAN PLAYS BRAHMS Friday & Saturday, Jan. 9-10 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director Yefim Bronfman, piano DEBUSSY BRAHMS STRAVINSKY
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Piano Concerto No. 1 The Rite of Spring
This concert opens with the familiar Debussy favorite, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, a serene mythological work. Next, the Symphony welcomes back Yefim Bronfman to perform Brahms’ sweeping First Piano Concerto. In the second half, hear the work that nearly caused a riot after its premiere just more than 100 years ago, Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring.
“The Rite of Spring is an event that can only be truly appreciated in live concert, and with this orchestra in a space like Helzberg Hall, there is no better place to experience its raw emotions and jagged rhythms!” —CHRISTOPHER McLAURIN, PRINCIPAL PERCUSSION
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STERN CONDUCTS MOZART AND BRAHMS Friday & Saturday, Jan. 16-17 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director Jaime Laredo, violin Sharon Robinson, cello W. A. MOZART Symphony No. 35, “Haffner” ANDRÉ PREVIN Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra (KCS co-commission) BRAHMS Symphony No. 1 Brahms waited longer than most composers to write his first symphony but many would agree that the work is nothing but pure beauty and intensity. Longtime colleagues Jaime Laredo and Sharon Robinson come together to tackle André Previn’s newest work, a double concerto that Kansas City Symphony co-commissioned. Mozart’s 35th Symphony has a majestic opening and closes with a finale to be played, according to the composer’s own words, “as fast as possible.”
LA MER, AND YANG PLAYS RACHMANINOFF Friday & Saturday, Jan. 23-24 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Joyce Yang, piano RAVEL DEBUSSY RACHMANINOFF
Rapsodie espagnole La mer Piano Concerto No. 3
Associate Conductor Aram Demirjian opens the concert with Ravel’s Rapsodie espagnole, feauturing seductive dances that progress to pulsating rhythms and competing melodies. Then hear Debussy’s incandescent seascape, La mer, which speaks to man’s irresistible attraction to the vast seas. Finally, pianist Joyce Yang tackles Rachmaninoff’s technically demanding and emotional Third Piano Concerto.
MAHLER AND HAYDN Friday & Saturday, Feb. 6-7 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director F. J. HAYDN MAHLER
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Symphony No. 22, “The Philosopher” Symphony No. 5
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Mahler’s epic Fifth Symphony ranges from darkly sonorous and lamenting to the enduring brightness and complete triumph of the human spirit. Nestled between movements is the indescribably beautiful “Adagietto.” Some say this was Mahler’s declaration of love for his wife Alma, presented to her without a word of explanation. Also, hear one of Haydn’s most popular early symphonies, “The Philosopher.” The nickname is thought to have been inspired by a musical question and answer within the first movement.
BEETHOVEN’S LEONORE, AND SCHUMANN’S “RHENISH” Friday & Saturday, March 6-7 at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director Anthony McGill, clarinet BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No.3 RICHARD DANIELPOUR From the Mountaintop for Clarinet and Orchestra (KCS co-commission) SCHUMANN Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish” Reminiscent of a symphonic poem, Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 is a comprehensive drama in its own right and a fitting opening for a concert of energetic and beautiful music. Richard Danielpour’s expressive music comes to light as the Metropolitan Opera’s principal clarinetist makes his Kansas City Symphony debut. Music Director Michael Stern’s passion on the podium shines forth in Schumann’s spirited Third Symphony.
VÄNSKÄ CONDUCTS DVOŘÁK AND BEETHOVEN Friday & Saturday, March 27-28 at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. Osmo Vänskä, conductor Yevgeny Sudbin, piano GRIEG BEETHOVEN DVOŘÁK
Suite from Peer Gynt Piano Concerto No. 2 Symphony No.7
Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä returns to Helzberg Hall to present another impeccable program. In need of music for his adaption of the play “Peer Gynt,” dramatist Henrik Ibsen approached Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg to create this descriptive portrait. Dvořák’s Seventh Symphony reflects the late 19th-century Czech political struggles while representing some of the composer’s best work. Russian pianist Yevgeny Sudbin also appears on this program, showcasing what Beethoven considered his own breakthrough piece.
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DON JUAN, PLUS MOZART’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 20 Friday & Saturday, May 1-2 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director Stephen Lin, piano (sponsored by the Almy Legacy Fund) R. STRAUSS W. A. MOZART NIELSEN
Don Juan Piano Concerto No. 20 Symphony No. 4, “Inextinguishable”
Don Juan, a passionate tone poem about the famous fictional libertine, marked Strauss’ discovery of his preferred compositional style. For Nielsen’s WWIinspired “Inextinguishable,” he wrote that he sought to express “the elemental will to live.” It includes a musical battle between timpanists, and after a tumultuous journey, ends in glorious triumph. Between these two grand works, hear pianist Stephen Lin perform a light, refreshing Mozart concerto.
ZUKERMAN, GELLER, BEETHOVEN AND BACH Friday & Saturday, May 29-30 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. Pinchas Zukerman, conductor, violin and viola Noah Geller, violin Kansas City Symphony Chorus Charles Bruffy, chorus director J. S. BACH Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins and String Orchestra FORSYTH A Ballad of Canada HINDEMITH Trauermusik BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2 Israeli-born conductor, violinist and violist Pinchas Zukerman is one of the world’s great musical geniuses. He returns to Helzberg Hall to one of Bach’s most famous works, the Double Concerto, with Concertmaster Noah Geller. Zukerman also performs Hindemith’s Trauermusik, a touching work for viola and string orchestra. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Second Symphony, one of his most energetic and cheerful works.
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“Art changes us. It deepens our world experiences and profoundly connects us to our senses and our emotions. Music can accomplish this more fully than any other art form. That conviction is at the heart of everything we work for at the Kansas City Symphony.”
Michael Stern. Photo by Chris Lee.
— MICHAEL STERN, MUSIC DIRECTOR
DAPHNIS AND CHLOÉ Friday & Saturday, June 5-6 at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director Augustin Hadelich, violin WAGNER BRUCH SCHOENBERG RAVEL
Prelude and “Liebestod” from Tristan und Isolde Violin Concerto No. 1 Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloé
Music Director Michael Stern is back on the podium to begin these concerts with Wagner’s Prelude to Tristan und Isolde. Then, German violinist Augustin Hadelich takes the stage to perform the popular Bruch concerto. Schoenberg’s strikingly beautiful Verklärte Nacht is a highly tonal reflection of finding redemption, which sets the stage for Ravel’s passionate and flowing music for the ballet Daphnis et Chloé.
SEASON FINALE: A HERO’S LIFE Friday & Saturday, June 19-20 at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Michael Stern, music director Vadym Kholodenko, piano CHRISTOPHER THEOFANIDIS TCHAIKOVSKY R. STRAUSS
Rainbow Body Piano Concerto No. 1 Ein Heldenleben
Tchaikovsky’s famous First Piano Concerto has it all: gorgeous melodies and technically demanding piano lines that only Tchaikovsky could write. Aptly matched for this Russian masterpiece is Ukrainian pianist Vadym Kholodenko. Arguably autobiographical in nature, Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben includes quotations from his earlier works. Convinced that French horns best expressed heroism, this masterwork calls for eight to complement the large orchestra. Hear the hero’s theme, his battles, ensuing peace, and finally, his retirement from the mortal world.
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CALENDAR JOYCE DIDONATO RETURNS!
GRIFFES RAVEL TCHAIKOVSKY
Bacchanale Shéhérazade Symphony No. 5
MENDELSSOHN’S “SCOTTISH,” WITH BRAHMS AND WAGNER
WAGNER ZEMLINSKY BRAHMS MENDELSSOHN
Overture to Der fliegende Holländer Psalm 23 Schicksalslied Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”
LA VALSE AND STRAUSS
RAVEL BERNSTEIN SIBELIUS R. STRAUSS
La valse, poème chorégraphique Serenade (After Plato’s “Symposium”) Symphony No. 3 “Salome’s Dance” from Salome
THE PLANETS AND THE MOON
DEBUSSY W.A. MOZART HOLST
Clair de lune Piano Concerto No. 23 The Planets
THE RITE OF SPRING, PLUS BRONFMAN PLAYS BRAHMS
DEBUSSY BRAHMS STRAVINSKY
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Piano Concerto No. 1 The Rite of Spring
STERN CONDUCTS MOZART AND BRAHMS
W. A. MOZART ANDRÉ PREVIN BRAHMS
Symphony No. 35, “Haffner” Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra Symphony No. 1
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Rapsodie espagnole La mer Piano Concerto No. 3
F. J. HAYDN MAHLER
Symphony No. 22, “The Philosopher” Symphony No. 5
LA MER, AND YANG DEBUSSY PLAYS RACHMANINOFF RACHMANINOFF
MAHLER AND HAYDN
BEETHOVEN’S Leonore Overture No. 3 BEETHOVEN RICHARD DANIELPOUR From the Mountaintop for Clarinet and Orchestra LEONORE, AND Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish” SCHUMANN’S “RHENISH” SCHUMANN VÄNSKÄ CONDUCTS DVOŘÁK AND BEETHOVEN
GRIEG BEETHOVEN DVOŘÁK
Suite from Peer Gynt Piano Concerto No. 2 Symphony No.7
DON JUAN, PLUS MOZART’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 20
R. STRAUSS W. A. MOZART NIELSEN
Don Juan Piano Concerto No. 20 Symphony No. 4, “Inextinguishable”
J. S. BACH
Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins, String Orchestra
ZUKERMAN, GELLER, FORSYTH BEETHOVEN AND BACH HINDEMITH
BEETHOVEN
A Ballad of Canada Trauermusik Symphony No. 2
DAPHNIS AND CHLOÉ
WAGNER BRUCH SCHOENBERG RAVEL
Prelude and “Liebestod” from Tristan und Isolde Violin Concerto No. 1 Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) Suite No. 2 from Daphnis et Chloé
SEASON FINALE: A HERO’S LIFE
C. THEOFANIDIS TCHAIKOVSKY R. STRAUSS
Rainbow Body Piano Concerto No. 1 Ein Heldenleben
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Michael Stern, music director Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano
Sept. 12-14
Sept. 12-14
Michael Stern, music director Kansas City Symphony Chorus Charles Bruffy, chorus director
Oct. 24-26
Oct. 24-26
Michael Stern, music director Philippe Quint, violin
Nov. 21-23
Nov. 21-23
Bramwell Tovey, conductor Orion Weiss, piano Women of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus
Nov. 28-30
CLASSICAL SERIES AT A GLANCE
Michael Stern, music director Yefim Bronfman, piano
Jan. 9-11
Michael Stern, music director Jaime Laredo, violin Sharon Robinson, cello
Jan. 16-18
Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Joyce Yang, piano
Jan. 23-25
Nov. 28-30
Jan. 9-11
Jan. 16-18
Jan. 23-25
Michael Stern, music director
Feb. 6-8
Feb. 6-8
Michael Stern, music director Anthony McGill, clarinet
March 6-8
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Osmo V채nsk채, conductor Yevgeny Sudbin, piano Michael Stern, music director Stephen Lin, piano (sponsored by the Almy Legacy Fund) Pinchas Zukerman, conductor, violin & viola Noah Geller, violin Kansas City Symphony Chorus Charles Bruffy, chorus director
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March 27-29
March 27-29
May 1-3
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May 29-31
Michael Stern, music director Augustin Hadelich, violin
June 5-7
Michael Stern, music director Vadym Kholodenko, piano
June 19-21
May 29-31
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Jim Brickman. Photo by Rob Wayman.
POPS SERIES
The Kansas City Symphony Pops Series is a four-concert season programmed to accommodate a range of tastes in symphonic pops and contemporary music. Pops subscribers can select either a Friday or Saturday evening package.
tunes, a mysterious Halloween night magic show, Grammy-nominated pianist Jim Brickman for Valentine’s Day, and Screenland at the Symphony’s “Singin’ in the Rain.” Those who subscribe to the Pops Series have access to the best seats, secure the best deals and can look The 2014-2015 season is brimming forward to fun, fancy-free nights out with entertaining acts and feel-good with the Kansas City Symphony all music, featuring retro cocktail hour season long!
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MUSIC OF THE MAD MEN ERA Friday & Saturday, Sept. 19-20 at 8 p.m. Steven Reineke, conductor Snap your fingers and tap your toes to the cool, swingin’ tunes of the ’50s and ’60s, a time when bossa nova was new, the smoky lounges of Vegas were hip and groovy dance music spun on every hi-fi. Loosen your tie and pour yourself a highball. A few ounces of Paul Anka, a shot of Brenda Lee and even a splash of Bacharach, all mixed into one boss Mad Men musical cocktail. MYSTERIOSO: A MAGICAL NIGHT Friday & Saturday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. Jack Everly, conductor Celebrate Halloween weekend with an elaborate mix of music, magic, mayhem and mirth. This program is part Vegas and part old school variety show with illusionist, comedy and magic acts. Enjoy music from the iconic television themes of “I Dream of Jeannie” and “Bewitched,” plus “Supercalifragilisticexpealidocious” from “Mary Poppins” and much more! JIM BRICKMAN WITH THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Friday & Saturday, Feb. 13-14 at 8 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman brings entertaining and romantic music to Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for Valentine’s Day. In a spectacular concert, Brickman and the Kansas City Symphony will perform chart-toppers including “Valentine,” “The Gift,” “Love of My Life,” “Simple Things” and “Peace.” SCREENLAND AT THE SYMPHONY: “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” Friday & Saturday, April 10-11 at 8 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Get ready to twirl your umbrella as legendary Hollywood musical “Singin’ in the Rain” is shown on a huge screen in Helzberg Hall while your Symphony performs the soundtrack live on stage, transforming your visit into pure movie magic. Filled with iconic music it’s no wonder this is the American Film Institute’s No. 1 movie musical to ever grace the silver screen.
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Mozart’s Magnificent Vayage.
FAMILY SERIES
The Kansas City Symphony Family Series is a four-concert package designed for families with children ages 4 and up. Roughly 60 minutes in length, the concerts are designed to be a fun outing as well as an educational experience. During the season, audiences will hear wellknown music from classical composers
presented in entertaining formats as well as unique concert offerings. Family Series concerts occur on Sundays at 2:30 p.m. throughout the season. Family Series subscribers also enjoy the perk of being able to purchase a $10 child subscription with adult subscription purchased.
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THE COMPOSER IS DEAD Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Nathaniel Stookey, composer and narrator There’s dreadful news from the Symphony hall — the composer is dead! Where exactly were the violins on the night in question? Did anyone see the harp? In this perplexing Lemony Snicket mystery, everyone seems to have a motive, everyone has an alibi, and nearly everyone is a musical instrument! Join the inspector as he interrogates all the usual suspects. MOZART’S MAGNIFICENT VOYAGE Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s son, Karl, feels isolated and neglected after his time at boarding school. Wolfgang is experiencing his own pressures from family and fame. Their struggles act as a catalyst for adventure and mutual understanding. Ride along on an enchanting journey into the world of The Magic Flute and 23 excerpts of Mozart’s music in this Classical Kids production. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Delight in this festive holiday concert, as unique arrangements of cherished Christmas carols and songs of the season are presented. We welcome many exciting special guests, including Santa, for a healthy dose of Christmas cheer! Family Series audiences will enjoy the full-length version of this concert as part of their subscription package, making this family outing an even better value. PETER AND THE WOLF, LIVE! Sunday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Prokofiev’s timeless musical tale of boy vs. wolf comes to life through music and comedy in this unique production featuring mascots from local professional sports teams and universities. Wear your favorite team gear and cheer on your favorite “character” — the wolf, the bird, the tiger!
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Christmas Festival in Helzberg Hall. Photo by David Bickley.
HOLIDAY CONCERTS
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH Friday & Saturday, Dec. 5-6 at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus Charles Bruffy, chorus director Independence Messiah Choir The Messiah performance of the year! More than 250 powerful voices brings Handel’s choral masterpiece to life. The Independence Messiah Choir joins with the Symphony and Symphony Chorus to continue the 98-year tradition of performing Handel’s glorious Messiah, bigger and better than ever in the acoustically marvelous Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center. From “The Passion of the Christ” to the “Hallelujah” chorus, this is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus Charles Bruffy, chorus director Kansas City’s favorite Christmas concert tradition returns for six joyous performances with the Symphony and Symphony Chorus. Cherished Christmas carols and Yuletide songs, talented special guests and one jolly visitor from the North Pole are sure to fill you with holiday spirit. Your family and friends will love this special concert experience, capturing the true essence of season. At each performance, we’ll give away a dazzling jewelry prize from Helzberg Diamonds, no purchase necessary. “Kansas City Symphony’s Christmas Festival is an engaging celebration of Christmas cheer with new and old faces and songs alike; [it’s] an experience not to be missed for anyone who finds themselves full of cheer and young at heart at this time of year.” —KAREN HAUGE, KC METROPOLIS
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Marilyn Maye.
SPECIAL CONCERTS
AN EVENING WITH MARILYN MAYE AND THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Kansas City’s own musical icon Marilyn Maye brings her sparkle and panache to Helzberg Hall, lighting up the Kauffman Center with American Songbook standards such as “Luck Be a Lady,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Put on a Happy Face” and many more. Maye’s show-stopping performances of jazz, cabaret, Broadway and everything in between earned her the highest praise from Johnny Carson, who once said, “And that, young singers, is the way it’s done.” Be here for one unforgettable night, indeed! Tickets start at $30.* 28
SCREENLAND AT THE SYMPHONY: “NOSFERATU” Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Nearly all copies of the 1922 unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” “Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror,” were destroyed under court order at one point, but one print survived and came to be regarded as a masterpiece. Celebrate Halloween with this bizarre and chilling silent film classic on the giant Helzberg Hall screen, with thundering accompaniment on the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ. If you liked last season’s soldout “Phantom of the Opera,” you’ll love “Nosferatu.” Costumes encouraged! Tickets start at $20.* NATALIE MERCHANT WITH THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor A unique voice. A singular talent. In a rare appearance, Natalie Merchant joins the Kansas City Symphony, performing songs that have captivated for more than three decades. As lead vocalist and lyricist of the band 10,000 Maniacs, she released two platinum and four gold records before enjoying huge success as a solo artist. Merchant has embarked on a new, highly acclaimed artistic path, creating songs from literary inspiration that are arranged for expanded musical ensembles and orchestra. Tickets start at $30.* SCREENLAND AT THE SYMPHONY: “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” Sunday, April 12 at 7 p.m. Aram Demirjian, associate conductor Twirl your umbrellas and dance through the puddles at this presentation of the legendary Hollywood musical “Singin’ in the Rain,” starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Filled with iconic music, such as the title track, it’s no wonder this is the American Film Institute’s No. 1 movie musical to ever grace the silver screen. Your Symphony performs the soundtrack live on stage as the entire film is shown on a huge screen, transforming your visit into pure movie magic. Tickets start at $20.* *Ticket prices reflect subscriber discounts.
“...one of the greatest performing arts centers in the world and one of the greatest symphonies and all of these wonderful films with these scores written by truly gifted composers. We have an opportunity to bring audiences a movie-viewing experience like it’s never been seen before.” —BUTCH RIGBY, SCREENLAND THEATRE, OF SCREENLAND AT THE SYMPHONY
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“I love the Symphony. I can’t think of a better way to spend my Saturday [nights].”
—SYMPHONY PATRON
ORDERING
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SUBSCRIPTION ORDER CHECKLIST: Classical subscribers: choose from the 14-concert Masterworks package, 7-concert Bravo package or 7-concert Ovation package. Then choose to attend Friday, Saturday or Sunday concerts. Pops subscribers: choose to attend either Friday or Saturday evening concerts. Decide on the number of tickets you would like to order, then choose your preferred seating section (circle your choice on the order form). Contact the Symphony box office for specific seating requests. Order your tickets for holiday or special concerts with your subscription order. You’ll receive a discount on tickets AND service charges when you order these tickets now. Order your parking passes for all concerts in your season package. Make sure both sides of the subscription order form are filled out completely. Submit your order by April 15 (see options below for submitting).
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FAX
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IN PERSON
The Symphony box office is located at 1703 Wyandotte, Suite 200, in downtown Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call us to schedule an appointment, and we can discuss all available concert and seating options.
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PARKING
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ARTS DISTRICT GARAGE Parking is available for $7 in the 1,000-car Arts District Garage at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, offering convenience and shelter from inclement weather. Charging stations for electric cars are available in the garage on level three, located on the north wall of the garage. Accessible parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. We advise patrons needing an accessible parking space to arrive early. Purchase your parking in advance by submitting your order with your season subscription ticket order, visiting www.kcsymphony.org or by calling the box office at (816) 471-0400. VALET Valet parking at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is available for $15. For your convenience, the drop-off lane is located on the south side of the Kauffman Center, accessed from Broadway. Purchase valet parking in advance by submitting your order with your season subscription ticket order, visiting www.kcsymphony.org or by calling the box office at (816) 471-0400. STREET PARKING In the Crossroads Arts District, where the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is located, there are numerous surface parking lots available for Symphony events. Parking spaces also are available throughout the area, including free street parking along Central, Wyandotte and Baltimore Streets, plus 17th, 18th and 19th Streets.
PARKING ORDER FORM Circle your parking pass selection(s). ARTS DISTRICT GARAGE
VALET
$98 $49 $49
$210 $105 $105
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POPS SERIES
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$60
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FAMILY SERIES
$28
$60
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HOLIDAY CONCERTS Messiah Christmas Festival
$7 $7
$15 $15
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SPECIAL CONCERTS Marilyn Maye “Nosferatu” Natalie Merchant “Singin’ in the Rain”
$7 $7 $7 $7
$15 $15 $15 $15
= ____________ = ____________ = ____________ = ____________
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BRAVO Friday Saturday Sunday OVATION Friday Saturday Sunday
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“Singin’ in the Rain” ____ x (youth)
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TICKETING/FACILITY FEES There is a $2 per ticket ticketing and facility fee added to every order. For example, for each Masterworks subscription, a $28 ticketing/facility fee would apply; for each Pops or Family subscription, an $8 ticketing/facility fee would apply, etc. TICKETING/FACILITY FEE = ______
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SPECIAL CONCERT ADD-ONS
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$2 per ticket
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PARKING SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGE HOLIDAY CONCERTS
MESSIAH
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SPECIAL CONCERTS MARILYN MAYE
NATALIE MERCHANT
“NOSFERATU” “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN”
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