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  MICHAEL STERN, music director
CLASSICAL CONCERTS
POPS CONCERTS
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KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY 2016/17 COMPLETE CONCERT GUIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION BOX OFFICE
HOURS:
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Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (Concert days only) Noon to 5 p.m.
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The ticket office is open through intermission at all concerts. HELPFUL INFORMATION FREE TICKET EXCHANGES
You’re busy — we understand! We are happy to make last-minute ticket exchanges based on seat availability. Subscribers may exchange tickets prior to a performance at no cost. Single ticket buyers may exchange tickets for a small fee. Simply call our Box Office at (816) 471-0400 at least 24 hours prior to any performance you cannot attend and we’ll take care of it.
SIT with YOUR FRIENDS
Kansas City Symphony concerts offer a great night out with friends. To be seated with your friends, please call the Symphony Box Office. Share your friends’ names and home phone numbers, and we’ll seat you as close together as possible.
SPECIAL SEATING NEEDS
Accessible seating for patrons using wheelchairs and walkers is available in all areas of Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts except the Grand Tier sections. We strongly suggest that you call the Symphony Box Office at (816) 471-0400 to determine your best and most accessible seating options.
CHILDREN at the SYMPHONY
Our Symphony Family Series concerts are perfect for children ages 4 and older, and youth pricing is offered. Children ages 8 and older are also welcome to attend our Classical and Pops Series performances. Regrettably, infants, toddlers and children without a ticketed seat assignment will not be admitted into Symphony concerts. Call (816) 471-0400 for details. We ask that parents immediately remove children creating a disturbance during the performance. No refunds will be available. 2
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Some companies pay a portion of Symphony subscriptions. If your company participates in the Limelight KC Employer Share program, indicate your company, the subsidy amount and your employee I.D. number when you call the Symphony Box Office. To learn if your company participates, contact your company’s human resources department.
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STUDENTS, SENIORS, SUBSCRIBERS and GROUPS
$10 student tickets are available for most Classical Series concerts, in advance and at the Kauffman Center ticket desk two hours prior to scheduled concerts, subject to availability. Our $25 Student Season Pass is also available and allows students to attend most Symphony Classical Series concerts throughout the season. Call the Symphony Box Office for details. Certain concerts are excluded from these offers. Students age 30 and younger must present a valid student I.D. Seniors and season subscribers may request a $5 discount on regularly priced tickets to individual Symphony concerts, subject to availability. Certain concerts are excluded from this offer. Groups of 10 or more may receive a wide range of discounts when purchasing in advance for all Classical, Pops and Family concerts, plus Christmas Festival and Handel’s Messiah. Contact our Box Office at (816) 471-0400 and ask about special group rates. Subject to availability. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
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KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY 2016/17 COMPLETE CONCERT GUIDE
FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT
POPS in the PARK
Monday, September 5 at 7 p.m.
The Theatre in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
Be here for the debut of the Kansas City Symphony’s new Assistant Conductor Jason Seber as he leads this FREE Labor Day concert program filled with familiar classics and fun movie music. Bring your family and friends, plus blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner. The parking lot opens at 4:30 p.m. Gates and the Symphony’s Bush and Jamie Helzberg Instrument Petting Zoo open at 5 p.m. Pre-concert entertainment provided by the Youth Symphony of Kansas City begins at 6 p.m. Sponsors include Kansas Gas Service. Media support from 99.7 The Point and 106.5 The Wolf. Visit kcsymphony.org for more information.
THE MUSIC of LED ZEPPELIN with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Friday, September 9 at 8 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Richard Carsey, guest conductor Randy Jackson, vocals >
Don’t miss this spectacular tribute to rock legends Led Zeppelin, with the help of a blazing hot band, vocalist Randy Jackson, the Kansas City Symphony and an incredible light show. Audiences will rock out to classic hits such as “Whole Lotta Love,” “Heartbreaker,” and of course, “Stairway to Heaven.” Tickets start at $40. 4
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SEPTEMBER 2016
KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY LEAGUE PRESENTS
EVENING OVERTURES:
SYMPHONY BALL 2016
Saturday, September 10 at 6 p.m.
Grand Ballroom, Kansas City Convention Center Michael Stern, conductor >
Experience a truly memorable evening as you enjoy a magnificent performance by your Kansas City Symphony, together with cocktails, gourmet dining, a silent auction, dancing and so much more. Visit kcsymphonyball.org or call (816) 218-2616 for tickets and details. Family Series Begins
BUCKETS N BOARDS Sunday, September 18 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
A hilarious and high-energy show handcrafted by Matt Levingston and Gareth Sever is chock-full of precise percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, inventive instrumentation and unique musical talent. A Branson sensation, Buckets N Boards with the Kansas City Symphony is an experience sure to entertain the entire family. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for children.
PRE-PAID PARKING.
Symphony ticket buyers may now purchase parking vouchers for $8 per event in advance to the Arts District Parking garage, adjacent to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Order online or call the Symphony Box Office at (816) 471-0400. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
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DAVID BOWIE: A MUSICAL ODYSSEY with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY
Saturday, September 24 at 8 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Richard Carsey, guest conductor Brody Dolyniuk, vocals >
Embark on a symphonic odyssey as you explore the incredible range of David Bowie’s music. A full rock band and guest conductor Richard Carsey join your Kansas City Symphony to perform Bowie’s greatest hits, such as “Space Oddity,” “Changes,” “Under Pressure,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Fame,” “China Girl” and many more. Tickets start at $40. Classical Series Begins!
TCHAIKOVSKY’S FOURTH
Friday and Saturday, September 30-October 1 at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 2 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Stefan Jackiw, violin
PATRICK HARLIN Rapture KORNGOLD Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 Thrills, chills and passion abound in the opening weekend concerts featuring Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony — a blazing depiction of humanity’s struggle with fate. Kicking off the program is American composer Patrick Harlin’s Rapture, a work inspired by a history-making expedition into Earth’s deepest cave. Captivating violinist Stefan Jackiw also returns as soloist in a lush, romantic concerto, based on melodies from some of Korngold’s greatest film scores. Tickets start at $30.
THANK YOU.
THE 2016/17 SYMPHONY SEASON IS SPONSORED BY SHIRLEY and BARNETT C. HELZBERG, JR.
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OCTOBER 2016 FREE SYMPHONY HAPPY HOUR CONCERT
MAD ABOUT MOD
Thursday, October 13 at 6 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Musicians of the Kansas City Symphony perform a wonderful, one-hour program of chamber music that will add joy to the middle of your week. Enjoy Stravinsky’s Ragtime and JanáČek Quartet No. 1. Arrive early or stay late to enjoy drinks from our cash bar in the Kauffman Center’s stunning Brandmeyer Great Hall lobby. Reserve your free general admission tickets in advance starting July 25 by visiting kcsymphony.org. Sponsored by Lead Bank and The Pitch.
CLASSICAL CONCERT
STERN CONDUCTS MOZART’S REQUIEM
Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, October 21-22 at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Paul Jacobs, organ Kansas City Symphony Chorus | Charles Bruffy, chorus director Joélle Harvey, soprano | Aleksandra Romano, mezzo-soprano Andrew Stenson, tenor | Wei Wu, bass
GUILMANT Symphony No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra W.A. MOZART Requiem Mozart’s final composition — the Requiem — is a work of surpassing eloquence, beauty and power. Bask in its grace as Michael Stern leads the Kansas City Symphony, Chorus and soloists through this transformative masterpiece. Organ Symphony No. 1 by 19th-century French composer Alexandre Guilmant is the ideal showcase for renowned American virtuoso Paul Jacobs and the majestic Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ. G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Concert Comments will not be presented in Helzberg Hall prior to this performance. Tickets start at $30. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
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CHARLES AND VIRGINIA CLARK INSIDE MUSIC SERIES
ORGANIST PAUL JACOBS
Saturday, October 22 at 11 a.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Celebrated American virtuoso organist Paul Jacobs coaches two area students as they perform on the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ in Helzberg Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this majestic instrument and Jacobs himself, in town to perform Guilmant’s Symphony No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra with the Kansas City Symphony. Students interested in performing should submit a nomination form no later than Monday, October 3. This event is free and open to the public. Please visit kcsymphony.org for more information and free tickets.
Screenland at the Symphony:
THE PHANTOM of the OPERA Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Dorothy Papadakos, organ
Spend a frightful yet delightful Halloween night in Helzberg Hall. With live organ accompaniment, this classic 1929 silent film starring Lon Chaney tells the creepy tale of a demented organist lurking in the catacombs beneath the opera house. The entire movie is shown on the giant Helzberg Hall screen, with acclaimed organist Dorothy Papadakos providing the spooky soundtrack on the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ. Tickets start at $25. 8
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Pops Series Begins
BOYZ II MEN
with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Friday and Saturday, October 28-29 at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 30 at 7 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
One of the most iconic R&B groups of all time debuts with the Kansas City Symphony. The four-time Grammy® Award winners have thrilled audiences around the world for more than two decades with their smooth harmonies and enduring themes. Count on them for favorites like “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day,” “Motownphilly” and many others. Tickets start at $60. BILL AND PEGGY LYONS
SUPPORT SCHOOL MUSIC CONCERT
Tuesday, November 1, 7:30 p.m. Blue Valley Honors Orchestra concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Kansas City Symphony performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Blue Valley Northwest High School Performing Arts Center 13260 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
The Kansas City Symphony performs a concert to benefit the Blue Valley School District’s instrumental music program. The concert, open to the public, is presented as part of the Kansas City Symphony’s Support School Music program. Established in 2003, this initiative provides area school districts the opportunity to host the Symphony and raise funding in support of their district music program. Since its inception, area school music programs have raised more than $152,000 in revenue as a direct result of Support School Music. Visit kcsymphony.org for concert details and tickets. Tickets will be available starting September 9. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
NOVEMBER 2016
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SYMPHONY GUILD SPECIAL EVENT
HOMES of NOTE HOLIDAY TOUR:
AN OVERTURE OF HOMES Friday and Saturday, November 11-12
The Kansas City Symphony Guild presents this annual tour featuring beautiful homes at Shoal Creek in the Northland that are lavishly decorated for the holidays. The event benefits the Kansas City Symphony. For additional details or to purchase tickets, please visit kcsymphonyguild.org.
Screenland at the Symphony:
RAIDERS of the LOST ARK
Special 35th Anniversary Celebration in 2016! Thursday, November 10 and Saturday, November 12 at 7 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
The film that produced one of the world’s greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever. Relive the original, ultimate adventure, “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” on the silver screen as your Kansas City Symphony performs John Williams’ epic score live. Tickets start at $40 for adults and $25 for children. © 1981 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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NOVEMBER 2016 CLASSICAL CONCERT
A VIVID AUTUMN: BEETHOVEN and BRAHMS
Friday and Saturday, November 18-19 at 8 p.m. Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano >
BEETHOVEN Overture to Egmont DANIIL TRIFONOV Piano Concerto in E-Flat Minor BRAHMS Symphony No. 2 Like a vibrant display of fall color, this program combines intense soundscapes with timeless appeal. Beethoven’s Egmont Overture is a stirring portrayal of one Dutch nobleman’s heroic life and death. Brahms’ radiant Second Symphony overflows with memorable melodies and familiar lullabies, culminating in one of the grandest, most uninhibited and thrilling finales the German composer ever wrote. In the tradition of such legendary pianist-composers as Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt and Rachmaninoff, Daniil Trifonov’s Piano Concerto reveals both his staggering technical talent and lyrical gifts. Tickets start at $25. CHARLES AND VIRGINIA CLARK INSIDE MUSIC SERIES
PIANIST DANIIL TRIFONOV Saturday, November 19 at 11 a.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Watch as two area students perform on stage in Helzberg Hall and receive invaluable feedback from acclaimed pianist Daniil Trifonov. This free event is perfect for musicians and music-appreciators alike. Students interested in performing should submit a nomination form no later than Monday, October 31. Please visit kcsymphony.org for more information and free tickets.
THANK YOU.
2016/17 CLASSICAL SERIES IS SPONSORED BY MURIEL MCBRIEN KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
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CLASSICAL CONCERT
MOZART, BEETHOVEN and HAYDN Friday and Saturday, November 25-26 at 8 p.m. Sunday, November 27 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Bernard Labadie, guest conductor > Robert Levin, piano
W.A. MOZART Overture to Don Giovanni BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 W.A. MOZART Overture to La clemenza di Tito F.J. HAYDN Symphony No. 98 Two great Classical-era repertoire champions, conductor Bernard Labadie and pianist Robert Levin, join forces for a truly impressive concert. The program features two rousing overtures from Mozart operas — Don Giovanni and La clemenza di Tito. Set in C minor, Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto foreshadows his great Fifth Symphony and showcases the soloist’s virtuosity and expressiveness. Haydn’s Symphony No. 98 is part of a series of 12 that he wrote for his two London visits. One Londoner deemed it “one of the grandest compositions we ever heard.” Tickets start at $25.
100 wonderful years! CELEBRATING 100 WONDERFUL YEARS!
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Thursday, December 1 at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, December 2-3 at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Laurence Cummings, guest conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus | Charles Bruffy, chorus director Independence Messiah Choir Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Benjamin Butterfield, tenor Jennifer Rivera, mezzo-soprano John Brancy, baritone
Hallelujah! The power of more than 250 voices combined with the impeccable acoustics of Helzberg Hall provides a triumphant experience of Handel’s majestic choral masterpiece. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir to celebrate 100 glorious years of performing Handel’s Messiah — the perfect way to kick off your holiday season. Tickets start at $25. 12
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HOLIDAY 2016
TUBACHRISTMAS
Friday, December 2 at Noon Monday, December 12 at Noon
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Celebrate TubaChristmas on Friday, December 2 AND Monday December 12! All area tuba and euphonium players are invited to join in the festivities. Family, friends and the general public are encouraged to attend the FREE lunch hour concert to listen to the sounds of the season, tuba-style! Advance registration and a small fee required to ensure performance participation. Please visit kcsymphony.org or call (816) 218-2639 for more information. TubaChristmas is generously underwritten by Janet M. Stallmeyer and Donald L. Flora. CHARLES AND VIRGINIA CLARK INSIDE MUSIC SERIES
CELLIST MARK GIBBS
Saturday, December 3 at 11 a.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
The Symphony’s Robert A. Kipp Principal Cello Mark Gibbs shifts his role from performer to teacher in this master class, part of the Inside Music Series. Gibbs will share his musical insights with two area cello students on stage in Helzberg Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Students interested in performing should submit a nomination form no later than Monday, November 14. Please visit kcsymphony.org for more information and free tickets.
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Celebrate the seaso n
CLASSICS UNCORKED:
VIVALDI’S “WINTER” and GREENSLEEVES
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Wednesday, December 7 at 7 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor Stirling Trent, violin
Featuring some of the best music ever written for string orchestra, your Kansas City Symphony will transport you across wintery soundscapes and warm your soul. Savor Mozart’s elegant Divertimento in F Major, shiver in the icy winds of Vivaldi’s “Winter,” and bask in the warmth of Vaughan Williams’ beloved Fantasia on Greensleeves. After the concert, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or champagne and mingle with Symphony musicians in Kauffman Center’s Brandmeyer Great Hall lobby. Most tickets $25. SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT!
JIM BRICKMAN
with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor Jim Brickman, vocals/piano
Jim Brickman brings us the sounds of the season in a one-of-a-kind concert event filled with lush instrumentals and soaring vocals. Hear new music, holiday favorites and hits like “Valentine,” “If You Believe,” and “Sending You a Little Christmas,” that made him the most charted Billboard® Adult Contemporary artist, earning him two Grammy® nods and four gold albums. With featured musical guests and your Kansas City Symphony, feelings of comfort and joy will remind you of what we cherish during the most wonderful time of year. Tickets start at $40.
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HOLIDAY 2016
your Kans as City Symphony CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Friday, December 16 at 8 p.m. Saturday, December 17 at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 20 at 7 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus | Charles Bruffy, chorus director Lisa Vroman, guest vocals Allegro Choirs of Kansas City | Rezound! Handbell Ensemble
Kansas City’s grandest holiday concert returns for seven performances. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus present stunning arrangements of cherished Christmas carols, songs of the season, exciting guest vocalists and musicians for a healthy dose of Christmas cheer. Plus, an early visit from Santa! At each performance, we’ll give away a dazzling jewelry prize from Helzberg Diamonds, no purchase necessary. Tickets start at $30 for adults and $15 for children.
Screenland at the Symphony:
HOME ALONE
Wednesday and Thursday, December 21-22 at 7 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus Charles Bruffy, chorus director
A true holiday favorite, this adored comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live by your Kansas City Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, “Home Alone” is holiday fun for the entire family! Tickets start at $40 for adults and $25 for children. © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
JANUARY 2017
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POPS CONCERT
SIMPLY SWINGIN’ with SINATRA and FRIENDS — starring STEVE LIPPIA Friday and Saturday, January 6-7 at 8 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor Steve Lippia, vocals >
See and hear pops phenomenon Steve Lippia sing songs from the American Songbook made famous by Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone and Sammy Davis, Jr. in this sensational new concert. Steve will serenade you with great hits such as “Beyond the Sea,” “Unforgettable,” “Mack the Knife,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “What Kind of Fool Am I,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” plus many all-time Sinatra favorites, together with your Kansas City Symphony. Tickets start at $40. FAMILY CONCERT
PRESTO, MAMBO! Sunday, January 8 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Platypus Theatre Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
A concert about the music of the Americas takes an unexpected turn when Max, an energetic and impulsive young boy, makes his way onto the stage to “help” the orchestra. Soon Max is on a whirlwind adventure that takes him from the concert hall to the vibrant lands of Latin America. Max learns the magic of Latin rhythms and how to “dance” with the music with help from his new friend, Mambo the Dog, the orchestra and the audience. A Platypus Theatre production. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for children.
THANK YOU.
UNDERWRITING FOR CLASSICAL GUEST ARTISTS DURING THE 2016/17 SEASON IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE BEBE AND CROSBY KEMPER FUND FOR CLASSICAL GUEST ARTISTS.
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JANUARY 2017 CLASSICAL CONCERT
GELLER plays BARTÓK plus DVOŘÁK’S FIFTH
Friday and Saturday, January 13-14 at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 15 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Cristian Măcelaru, guest conductor Noah Geller, violin
KODÁLY Concerto for Orchestra BARTÓK Violin Concerto No. 2 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 5 Back by popular demand! Miller Nichols Concertmaster Noah Geller returns to center stage for Bartók’s Second Violin Concerto — a work of austere beauty, emotional depth and spirit. Lyricism flows freely in the first three movements of Czech composer Dvořák’s Fifth Symphony. By contrast, the bring-down-the-house finale teems with energy and fire. Bartók’s friend and compatriot, Zoltán Kodály, composed his Concerto for Orchestra for the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This compelling piece melds Baroque structure with Hungarian folk melodies. Tickets start at $25. CLASSICAL CONCERT
CHOPIN, BRAHMS and WAGNER
Friday and Saturday, January 20-21 at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Asher Fisch, guest conductor > George Li, piano
CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 BRAHMS Variations on a Theme by Haydn WAGNER Suite from Die Meistersinger Chopin’s compositions capture the sensitivity and self-expression of the Romantic era while upholding a sense of classic purity. His First Piano Concerto highlights the soloist’s elegant and virtuosic technique, all capped by a lively Polish folk dance. Composed three years before his First Symphony, Brahms’ glowing Haydn Variations is an early work of an orchestral master. The concert closes with a jubilant jaunt from Wagner’s comic opera, The Mastersingers of Nuremberg, which is bursting with melody and high spirits from first note to last. Tickets start at $25. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
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CLASSICAL CONCERT
SCHUMANN’S “SPRING” and GORDON plays MOZART
Friday and Saturday, January 27-28 at 8 p.m. Sunday, January 29 at 2 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Michael Gordon, flute
MICHAEL GANDOLFI Suite from The Garden of Cosmic Speculation W.A. MOZART Flute Concerto in G Major SCHUMANN Symphony No. 1, “Spring” Schumann composed his “Spring” Symphony during one of the happiest periods in his life, shortly after marrying his cherished Clara Wieck. With music as enticing and life-affirming as its subject, the “Spring” Symphony remains one of his most treasured compositions. Keeping with a cheery disposition, Kansas City Symphony Principal Flute Michael Gordon performs Mozart’s delightful G-Major Flute Concerto. American composer Michael Gandolfi’s The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is a magical tribute to the remarkable Scottish garden created by architect and critic, Charles Jencks. Tickets start at $25. CHARLES AND VIRGINIA CLARK INSIDE MUSIC SERIES
CHAMBER MUSIC with MICHAEL STERN Saturday, January 28 at 11 a.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Music Director Michael Stern hosts a special chamber music workshop for two student groups in Helzberg Hall. Throughout the session, Stern will share feedback and ideas with these young artists and the audience. College and high school chamber groups are invited to apply. Nominations must be received by Wednesday, January 11. This event is free and open to the public. Please visit kcsymphony.org for more information and free tickets.
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FEBRUARY 2017 FREE SYMPHONY HAPPY HOUR CONCERT
STEAMPUNK!
Wednesday, February 1 at 6 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Join your friends in the Kauffman Center lobby for a drink after work, followed with an inspired performance by members of the Kansas City Symphony. This program includes David Bruce’s Steampunk and Judd Greenstein’s Clearing, Dawn, Dance. Cash bars open at 5 p.m. with a one-hour casual concert in Helzberg Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Reserve your free general admission tickets in advance starting November 14 by visiting kcsymphony.org. Sponsored by Lead Bank and The Pitch.
Screenland at the Symphony:
E.T. the EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL Friday and Saturday, February 3-4 at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 5 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece about a boy and his newfound alien friend captured the imagination of the world. Experience “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” as never before, with the Kansas City Symphony performing John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score in sync with the full feature film projected on a huge HD screen. Join Elliott and E.T. as they soar past the moon and beyond, and relive the magic once more. Tickets start at $40 for adults and $25 for children. TM & © Universal Studios. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
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ELATION and REFORMATION: SAINT-SAËNS plus MENDELSSOHN Friday and Saturday, February 10-11 at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jun Märkl, guest conductor > Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello
WEBERN Passacaglia, op. 1 DEBUSSY En blanc et noir SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1 MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 5, “Reformation” Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto, a longtime favorite of distinguished soloists, is a taut, unified work, with numerous opportunities for both lyrical expression and bravura fireworks. In the “Reformation” Symphony, Mendelssohn weaves such liturgical music as the “Dresden Amen” and “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” into a moving and spiritual orchestral work. Austrian composer Webern’s first published composition, Passacaglia, is a brilliant combination of Baroque structure and Romantic expression. Debussy’s colorful and evocative work for two pianos, En blanc et noir, glistens in this orchestration. Tickets start at $25. CLASSICAL CONCERT
BEETHOVEN’S EIGHTH and PROKOFIEV’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3 Friday and Saturday, February 17-18 at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 19 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Wei Luo, piano (Curtis student underwritten by Almy Legacy Fund)
HINDEMITH Ragtime PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 DAVID HERTZBERG for none shall gaze upon the Father and live BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8 In his Eighth Symphony, Beethoven brilliantly combines humor with his trademark manipulation of themes and an irrepressible momentum. Hindemith’s Ragtime spotlights the 20th-century German composer’s more playful, jazzy side. Russian composer Prokofiev, a superb pianist, was soloist in the 1921 world premiere of his Third Concerto. Prokofiev described the work as “devilishly difficult,” and without a doubt, it demands an astounding demonstration of skill by the piano soloist. Tickets start at $25. 22
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WOMAN’S CITY CLUB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION FINALS Saturday, February 18 at 11 a.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Hear Kansas City’s future stars in the Symphony’s 2017 Woman’s City Club Charitable Foundation Young Artist Competition finals. Several young musicians will compete on stage in Helzberg Hall for the opportunity to perform with the Kansas City Symphony. This event is free and open to the public. Cash prizes nearing $2,000, including an “Audience Favorite” prize, will be awarded. The preliminary round will take place on Saturday, February 4 at the Bell Cultural Events Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kan., and is open to students ages 13-18. Applications must be received by Wednesday, January 25 at 5 p.m. Please visit kcsymphony.org for more information and free tickets. FREE SYMPHONY HAPPY HOUR CONCERT
BRANDENBURG and BEYOND Wednesday, February 22 at 6 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
A great way to begin your date night! Join us in the beautiful Kauffman Center lobby for a drink after work, followed by a delightful one-hour casual chamber music concert featuring musicians of the Kansas City Symphony. The program includes Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 and Debussy’s String Quartet. Cash bars open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Reserve your free general admission tickets in advance starting December 12 by visiting kcsymphony.org. Sponsored by Lead Bank and The Pitch. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
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SCHUBERT’S “UNFINISHED” SYMPHONY with MAHLER
Friday and Saturday, February 24-25 at 8 p.m. Sunday, February 26 at 2 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano | Joseph Kaiser, tenor
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished” MAHLER Das Lied von der Erde (Song of the Earth) No one is certain why Schubert completed only two movements of what, by tradition, would have been a four-movement symphony. Nevertheless, the surviving movements of the “Unfinished” Symphony stand proudly together and comprise one of the most eloquent orchestral works of all time. Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth) is Mahler’s setting for tenor, mezzo-soprano and orchestra of 8th-century Chinese poems, translated into German. The Song of the Earth features some of the most stunning and evocative music ever written by its landmark composer, and its great depth offers listeners an incredibly moving and powerful symphonic experience. Tickets start at $25. CHARLES AND VIRGINIA CLARK INSIDE MUSIC SERIES
JULIAN KAPLAN, TRUMPET
Saturday, February 25 at 11 a.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
It’s all about the trumpet as the Kansas City Symphony’s very own James B. and Annabel Nutter Principal Trumpet Julian Kaplan shares his musical insights with two area students on stage in Helzberg Hall. This event is perfect for performers and non-performers alike! Students interested in performing should submit a nomination form no later than Monday, February 6. Please visit kcsymphony.org for more information and free tickets. 24
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MARCH 2017 CHARLES AND VIRGINIA CLARK INSIDE MUSIC SERIES
SIDE by SIDE
with the YOUTH SYMPHONY of KANSAS CITY Wednesday, March 1 at 10 a.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
Join the Kansas City Symphony and the Youth Symphony of Kansas City as they rehearse side by side on stage in Helzberg Hall. Assistant Conductor Jason Seber will lead this open rehearsal. This event is free and open to the public. Please visit kcsymphony.org for more information and free tickets. FAMILY CONCERT
AROUND the WORLD in 80 DAYS Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
Join Phileas Fogg as he sets sail on massive steamer ships, boards lightning fast locomotives and hops on an elephant for a frantic race to the finish line in this near impossible challenge. The Kansas City Symphony and local theatre artist Alex Espy present this world premiere adaptation, bringing Jules Verne’s enduring classic to life through inventive staging and storytelling, puppetry and a specially curated collection of symphonic favorites. Join us for the adventure of a lifetime! Tickets start at $20 for adults and $10 for children.
BEN FOLDS
with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
Multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter/ producer Ben Folds returns to join forces with the Kansas City Symphony. First as the leader of critically-acclaimed band Ben Folds Five and now as a solo artist, his career includes multiple studio and live albums, a remix record, music for television and film, plus numerous collaborations with artists from Sara Bareilles to William Shatner. Don’t miss this one-night-only performance with Ben Folds and your Kansas City Symphony! Tickets start at $50. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
MARCH 2017
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HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL: SIBELIUS’ SECOND
Friday and Saturday, March 24-25 at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Anne Akiko Meyers, violin >
NIELSEN Overture to Maskarade EINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA Fantasia (world premiere) RAVEL Tzigane SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2 At a time when Finland was under Russian domination, Sibelius’ Second Symphony was viewed as a message of hope. Today, the fiercely dramatic and ultimately triumphant work is one of Sibelius’ most-loved compositions. The sparkling overture to Danish composer Nielsen’s opera, Maskarade, sets the stage for a tale of romance and mistaken identity. American virtuoso Anne Akiko Meyers stars in not one, but two works for violin and orchestra — the world premiere of Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara’s violin concerto, Fantasia, and Ravel’s Tzigane, inspired by vibrant Gypsy music. Tickets start at $25. CHARLES AND VIRGINIA CLARK INSIDE MUSIC SERIES
VIOLINIST ANNE AKIKO MEYERS Saturday, March 25 at 11 a.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Witness incredible coaching as virtuoso violinist Anne Akiko Meyers welcomes two students to perform on stage in Helzberg Hall. This event will also feature a Q&A with Meyers and Music Director Michael Stern. Students interested in performing should submit a nomination form no later than Monday, March 6. Please visit kcsymphony.org for more information and free tickets.
G. Kenneth & Ann Baum
CONCERT COMMENTS.
Enjoy a lively conversation about our Classical Series programs, frequently featuring the conductor and guest artist, starting one hour prior to most classical concerts. Concert Comments are not presented prior to the following concerts: Stern Conducts Mozart’s Requiem, October 20-23, and War and Rememberance with Britten, May 5-7. 26
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MAR/APRIL 2017 FREE SYMPHONY HAPPY HOUR CONCERT
YOU HAD ME at CELLO Wednesday, March 29 at 6 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Bring your friends and co-workers to the Kansas City Symphony for a delightful FREE chamber music performance by our musicians. This programs features two Piazzolla tangos arranged for cello quartet, plus Schubert’s String Quintet, coined the “Cello Quintet” for its extra cello part. Cash bars open at 5 p.m., followed by the casual one-hour concert at 6 p.m. Reserve your free general admission tickets in advance starting January 9 by visiting kcsymphony.org. Sponsored by Lead Bank and The Pitch.
CLASSICS UNCORKED:
SHAKESPEARE in MUSIC
Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
As Shakespeare wrote, “All the world’s a stage!” This Kansas City Symphony concert, produced in conjunction with the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival’s 25th anniversary, features timeless music inspired by the Bard’s greatest comedies, tragedies and histories. From Mendelssohn’s classic Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Tchaikovsky’s epic Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy — this concert is sure to awaken the poet in you. After the concert, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or champagne and mingle with Symphony musicians in Kauffman Center’s Brandmeyer Great Hall lobby. Most tickets $25.
SWING FLING
Saturday, April 8
The Armacost Museum 4200 E. 135th St., Grandview Missouri
Symphony Women’s Association presents the Annual Swing Fling on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at The Armacost Museum. Enjoy dinner and dancing to the sounds of Big Band music! Visit kcsymphony.org/swingfling for details. (816) 471-0400 / kcsymphony.org
APRIL 2017
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POPS CONCERT
BOND and BEYOND: 50 YEARS of 007
Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 14-15 at 8 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Krajewski, guest conductor Debbie Gravitte, vocals
Bond. James Bond. Celebrate the world’s most famous spy with the music you know and love from “Casino Royale,” “Goldfinger,” “From Russia with Love,” “Diamonds Are Forever,” “Skyfall” and more, plus tributes to other spies and detectives from around the world including music from “The Pink Panther,” “Austin Powers” and “Dick Tracy.” Tickets start at $40.
KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY ALLIANCE’S 48TH ANNUAL SPECIAL EVENT
SYMPHONY DESIGNERS’ SHOWHOUSE
Mid-April through Mid-May
Location to be announced soon.
Step inside a magnificent home transformed by top area interior designers and retailers. Be inspired by the latest colors, styles, trends and furnishings. Kansas City Symphony Alliance auxiliary members coordinate the Showhouse each year as a fundraiser for the Symphony. It’s one of the longest running and most successful Showhouse projects in the country. Visit showhouse.org for more information, including ticket details and a list of special events. KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY GUILD SPECIAL EVENT
CABARET CONCERT
Sunday, April 23
Embassy Suites Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
Sponsored by the Kansas City Symphony Guild, this event benefitting the Symphony includes a fun cabaret-style themed concert featuring the orchestra. Bid on many silent auction items during the cocktail hour prior to dinner. Visit kcsymphony.org for tickets or contact the Symphony office at (816) 471-1100 for more information. 28
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APRIL/MAY 2017 FREE SYMPHONY HAPPY HOUR CONCERT
20th CENTURY TREASURES
Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Who couldn’t use a happy hour to brighten the week? Savor this FREE performance of William Bolcom’s Three Rags for String Quartet, Dutilleux’s Ainsi la Nuit and Eric Ewazen’s Colchester Fantasy. Presented by the Kansas City Symphony, cash bars open at 5 p.m., followed by the casual one-hour concert at 6 p.m. Reserve your free general admission tickets in advance starting February 20 by visiting kcsymphony.org. Sponsored by Lead Bank and The Pitch. CLASSICAL CONCERT
WAR and REMEMBRANCE with BRITTEN Friday and Saturday, May 5-6 at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus | Charles Bruffy, chorus director Christine Brewer, soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor | Stephen Powell, baritone Allegro Choirs of Kansas City
BRITTEN War Requiem In Britten’s War Requiem, the English composer combines musical settings of the traditional Latin Mass for the Dead with searing, graphic World War I poems by Wilfred Owen. Britten’s condemnation of the horrors of war leaves an impact long after the haunting final notes have sounded. Michael Stern, the Kansas City Symphony, Chorus and a trio of superb international vocal soloists join together for this unforgettable concert experience. G. Kenneth & Ann Baum Concert Comments will not be presented in Helzberg Hall prior to this performance. Tickets start at $25.
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CHARLES AND VIRGINIA CLARK INSIDE MUSIC SERIES
SOPRANO CHRISTINE BREWER
Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center
Helzberg Hall will be filled with song as celebrated soprano Christine Brewer welcomes two area students to perform. Brewer will share her expertise and answer audience questions as part of this free Inside Music event. Students interested in performing should submit a nomination form no later than Monday, April 17. Please visit kcsymphony.org for more information and free tickets.
CLASSICS UNCORKED:
SHALL WE DANCE?
Thursday, May 18 at 7 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
Tap your toes, twirl your partner and sway through the evening with symphonic dance music! Soar through the sky with Stravinsky’s Firebird, revel in Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, celebrate Americana with Copland’s “Hoe-Down” from Rodeo, and even sample some techno with Mason Bates’ “Warehouse Medicine” from The B-Sides. After the concert, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or champagne and mingle with Symphony musicians in Kauffman Center’s Brandmeyer Great Hall lobby. Most tickets $25.
CONTRIBUTORS’ CONCERTS
Wednesday and Thursday, May 24-25 at 7 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor
This special concert is presented to show the Symphony’s deep appreciation for our volunteers and contributors who share in our success. This concert is by invitation only. Call the Symphony offices at (816) 471-1100 or visit kcsymphony.org to learn how to contribute.
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MAY/JUNE 2017 KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY’S
BANK of AMERICA CELEBRATION at the STATION Sunday, May 28 at 8 p.m. (Rain or shine)
Union Station Kansas City Michael Stern, conductor
The Kansas City Symphony’s 15th annual patriotic concert event is the largest FREE Memorial Day weekend festival in the Midwest. From a moving Symphony concert to the city’s grandest fireworks display, nothing celebrates our military and veterans quite like Bank of America Celebration at the Station. Make it an all-day family affair with pre-concert musical acts, food trucks, the Lee Jeans Family Zone plus activities inside Union Station and the National World War I Museum and Memorial. At dusk, swell with pride as your Symphony builds to a grand finale featuring Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with live cannons and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. The event site opens at 3 p.m. Additional support provided by KCPT Channel 19 and Fox 4. Visit kcsymphony.org for event details and parking information. CLASSICAL CONCERT
AX plays MOZART and STRAUSS’ MERRY PRANKS Friday and Saturday, June 2-3 at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano >
DEBUSSY Jeux W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 19, K. 459 W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 16, K. 451 R. STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegel’s lustige Streiche Legendary pianist Emanuel Ax performs two superb Mozart works — the intricate Piano Concerto No. 16 and his 19th piano concerto, which was played at the coronation of the Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II in 1790. Strauss’ Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks, a composition recounting the tomfoolery and mischief of a famous German folklore rascal, is an orchestral tour-de-force from start to finish. Tickets start at $30.
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CLASSICS UNCORKED:
The ARCHITECTURE of MUSIC Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor Justine Lamb-Budge, violin
Famed German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe said, “Music is liquid architecture; architecture is frozen music.” Come explore the blueprints of towering symphonies, concertos and more. Compelling movements from Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony and Brahms’ Fourth Symphony balance Ives’ rowdy Variations on “America” and the colorful Rondeau from Mozart’s “Turkish” Violin Concerto. After the concert, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or champagne and mingle with Symphony musicians in Kauffman Center’s Brandmeyer Great Hall lobby. Most tickets $25.
TONIGHT SHOW BANDLEADER
DOC SEVERINSEN
with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Thursday, June 8th at 7 p.m. Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Doc Severinsen, guest conductor/trumpet
Celebrate Doc Severinsen’s 90th birthday in this tour-de-force concert. Doc pays tribute to the American Songbook and Big Band eras, while sharing favorite stories of his incredible 70 year career. Doc’s masterful trumpet playing and connection to the music makes this an evening you’ll remember forever. Enjoy hits such as “Summertime,” “September Song,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “I’ll Be Seeing You” and “I Got it Bad (And That Ain’t Good),” plus many special surprises! Tickets start at $40. 32
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JUNE 2017
SYMPHONY in the FLINT HILLS
Saturday, June 10 at 6:45 p.m.
Location to be announced Jason Seber, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor
Produced by Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc., the Kansas City Symphony performs classical works against a backdrop of the breathtaking Flint Hills of Kansas, home to the largest expanse of tallgrass prairie in North America. Experience the wide open prairie and endless sky as you enjoy educational exhibits, nature activities, great food and, of course, the Kansas City Symphony program filled with inspiring classics. This uniquely Kansas tradition that now attracts approximately 7,000 attendees from all over the world. Tickets available Spring 2017. Complete event information is available at SymphonyInTheFlintHills.org. Season Finale:
RACHMANINOFF’S SECOND and BARBER’S VIOLIN CONCERTO Friday and Saturday, June 16-17 at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 18 at 2 p.m.
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center Michael Stern, conductor Philippe Quint, violin
NARONG PRANGCHAROEN Phenomenon BARBER Violin Concerto RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2 A sizzling season finale! Let the passionate melodies and lush orchestration of Rachmaninoff wash over you as Michael Stern and the Kansas City Symphony bring the 2016-17 season to a glorious close with the Russian composer’s Second Symphony. Witness Philippe Quint soar as he delivers technical fireworks and gorgeous melodies in Barber’s Violin Concerto. Phenomenon, by Thai composer and doctoral graduate of University of Missouri-Kansas City, Narong Prangcharoen, “was inspired by mysterious and unexplainable natural phenomena, such as the Aurora Borealis, the Bolides, and, especially, the Naga Fireballs.” Tickets start at $25.
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DOWNTOWN PARKING 2016/17 SE ASON
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KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Symphony ticket buyers may now pre-purchase parking in the 1,000-car Arts District Parking garage, adjacent to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The parking structure, connected to the Kauffman Center, offers convenience and shelter from inclement weather. Parking is safe and affordable, and you can purchase parking vouchers in advance for paid Symphony concert events. The only way you can be assured of a parking space in the Arts District garage is to purchase parking in advance. To purchase or for more information on parking options in the Crossroads area, call (816) 471-0400 or visit kcsymphony.org. Street parking is also available and marked in red on the map. P
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