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Friday and Saturday, September 30-October 1 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 2 at 2 p.m.

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 historymaking 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.

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MOZART, BEETHOVEN and HAYDN Friday and Saturday, November 25-26 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 27 at 2 p.m.

Bernard Labadie, guest conductor Robert Levin, piano

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.”

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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

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GELLER plays BARTÓK plus DVOŘÁK'S FIFTH

Friday and Saturday, January 13-14, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Cristian Măcelaru, guest conductor Noah Geller, violin

Back by popular demand! 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 bringdown-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.

NOAH GELLER, concertmaster

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KODÁLY Concerto for Orchestra BARTÓK Violin Concerto No. 2 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 5

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SCHUMANN’S “SPRING” and GORDON plays MOZART

Friday and Saturday, January 27-28, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 2 p.m.

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”

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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 lifeaffirming 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.

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BEETHOVEN’S EIGHTH and PROKOFIEV’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3

Friday and Saturday, February 17-18, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Michael Stern, conductor Wei Luo, piano (Curtis student underwritten by Almy Legacy Fund)

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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.

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HINDEMITH Ragtime PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 DAVID HERTZBERG for none shall gaze upon the Father and live BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8

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WAR and REMEMBRANCE with BRITTEN

Friday and Saturday, May 5-6, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Michael Stern, conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director Christine Brewer, soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Stephen Powell, baritone

BRITTEN War Requiem

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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.

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Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 2 p.m.

DEBUSSY Jeux W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 19, K. 459 W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 16, K. 451 R. STRAUSS Till Eulenspiegels 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.

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STERN CONDUCTS MOZART’S REQUIEM

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

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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. The Organ Symphony No. 1, by 19th-century French composer Alexandre Guilmant, is the ideal showcase for the renowned American virtuoso Paul Jacobs and the majestic Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ in Helzberg Hall.

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Friday and Saturday, October 21-22 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m.

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A VIVID AUTUMN: BEETHOVEN and BRAHMS

Friday and Saturday, November 18-19 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m.

Michael Stern, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano

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.

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BEETHOVEN Overture to Egmont DANIIL TRIFONOV Piano Concerto in E-Flat Minor BRAHMS Symphony No. 2

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CHOPIN, BRAHMS and WAGNER

Friday and Saturday, January 20-21, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Asher Fisch, guest conductor George Li, piano

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Chopin’s compositions capture the sensitivity and self-expression of the Romantic era while upholding a sense of classic purity. His First Piano Concerto, which highlights the soloist’s elegant and virtuosic technique, is 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.

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CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 BRAHMS Variations on a Theme by Haydn WAGNER Suite from Die Meistersinger

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ELATION and REFORMATION: SAINT-SAËNS plus MENDELSSOHN Friday and Saturday, February 10-11, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 2 p.m.

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.

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SCHUBERT’S “UNFINISHED” SYMPHONY with MAHLER

Friday and Saturday, February 24-25, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 2 p.m.

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)

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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.

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HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL: SIBELIUS’ SECOND Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Michael Stern, conductor Anne Akiko Meyers, violin

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’ mostloved 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.

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NIELSEN Overture to Maskarade EINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA Fantasia (world premiere) RAVEL Tzigane SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2

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RACHMANINOFF’S SECOND and BARBER’S VIOLIN CONCERTO Friday and Saturday June 16-17, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 2 p.m.

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.”

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PATRICK HARLIN Rapture KORNGOLD Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4

STERN CONDUCTS MOZART’S REQUIEM

GUILMANT Symphony No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra W.A. MOZART Requiem

A VIVID AUTUMN: BEETHOVEN and BRAHMS

BEETHOVEN Overture to Egmont DANIIL TRIFONOV Piano Concerto in E-Flat Minor BRAHMS Symphony No. 2

MOZART, BEETHOVEN and HAYDN

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

GELLER PLAYS BARTÓK plus DVOŘÁK’S FIFTH

KODÁLY Concerto for Orchestra BARTÓK Violin Concerto No. 2 DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 5

CHOPIN, BRAHMS and WAGNER

CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 BRAHMS Variations on a Theme by Haydn WAGNER Suite from Die Meistersinger

SCHUMANN’S “SPRING” and GORDON plays MOZART

MICHAEL GANDOLFI Suite from The Garden of Cosmic Speculation W.A. MOZART Flute Concerto in G Major SCHUMANN Symphony No. 1, “Spring”

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WEBERN Passacaglia op. 1 DEBUSSY En blanc et noir SAINT-SAËNS Cello Concerto No. 1 MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 5, “Reformation”

BEETHOVEN’S EIGHTH and PROKOFIEV’S PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3

HINDEMITH Ragtime PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 DAVID HERTZBERG for none shall gaze upon the Father and live BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8

SCHUBERT’S “UNFINISHED” SYMPHONY with MAHLER

SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished” MAHLER Das Lied von der Erde (Song of the Earth)

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL: SIBELIUS’ SECOND

NIELSEN Overture to Maskarade EINOJUHANI RAUTAVAARA Fantasia (world premiere) RAVEL Tzigane SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2

WAR and REMEMBRANCE with BRITTEN

BRITTEN War Requiem

AX plays MOZART and STRAUSS’ MERRY PRANKS

DEBUSSY Jeux W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 19, K. 459 W. A. MOZART Piano Concerto No. 16, K. 451 R. STRAUSS Till Eulenspi egels lustige Streiche

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RACHMANINOFF’S SECOND and BARBER’S VIOLIN CONCERTO

NARONG PRANGCHAROEN Phenomenon BARBER Violin Concerto RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2

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OCT. 21-23

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Michael Stern, conductor Daniil Trifonov, piano

NOV. 18-20

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Bernard Labadie, guest conductor Robert Levin, piano

NOV. 25-27

NOV. 25-27

Cristian Măcelaru, guest conductor Noah Geller, violin

JAN. 13-15, 2017

JAN. 13-15, 2017

Asher Fisch, guest conductor George Li, piano

Michael Stern, conductor Michael Gordon, flute

JAN. 20-22, 2017

JAN. 27-29, 2017

Jun Märkl, guest conductor Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello

Michael Stern, conductor Wei Luo, piano

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FEB. 10-12, 2017

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Michael Stern, conductor Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano Joseph Kaiser, tenor

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Michael Stern, conductor Anne Akiko Meyers, violin

MAR. 24-26, 2017

MAR. 24-26, 2017

Michael Stern, conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director Christine Brewer, soprano Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor Stephen Powell, baritone Michael Stern, conductor Emanuel Ax, piano

Michael Stern, conductor Philippe Quint, violin

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BOYZ II MEN with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

Friday and Saturday, October 28-29 at 8 p.m.

Jason Seber, assistant conductor

One of the most iconic R&B groups in music history makes its debut with the Kansas City Symphony. The fourtime 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.

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SIMPLY SWINGIN’ with SINATRA and FRIENDS — starring STEVE LIPPIA

Friday and Saturday, January 6-7, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Jason Seber, assistant conductor

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.

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Screenland at the Symphony:

E.T. The EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL Friday and Saturday, February 3-4, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Jason Seber, assistant conductor

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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.

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BOND and BEYOND: 50 YEARS of 007 Friday and Saturday, April 14-15, 2017 at 8 p.m.

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.”

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Michael Krajewski, guest conductor Debbie Gravitte, vocals

FAMILY

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

2016/17 SEASON

FAMILY SERIES

Four concerts for one low price.

Four musical adventures for you and your favorite young person.

1

BUCKETS ’N BOARDS Sunday, September 18 at 2 p.m.

Jason Seber, 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 is an experience sure to entertain the entire family.

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CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m.

Jason Seber, assistant conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director

It’s a family tradition in Kansas City! The Symphony and Symphony Chorus present stunning musical arrangements of cherished Christmas carols and songs of the season, and welcome exciting special guests. Even Jolly Old St. Nick joins us for the fun! Family Series audiences will enjoy the full-length version of Christmas Festival as part of their subscription package.

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PRESTO, MAMBO!

Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Jason Seber, 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.

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AROUND the WORLD in 80 DAYS Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Jason Seber, assistant conductor

2016/17 SYMPHONY FAMILY SERIES PRICING Subscribe before July 15 for the best seats available at the lowest price. 4 concerts for one low price.

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Kansas City Symphony

2016/17 FAMILY SERIES

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!

HOLIDAY

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

2016/17 SEASON

HOLIDAY CONCERTS Four ways to make this season merry and bright.

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.

Laurence Cummings, guest conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director Independence Messiah Choir Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Jennifer Rivera, mezzo-soprano Benjamin Butterfield, tenor 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.

JIM BRICKMAN with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m.

Jason Seber, assistant conductor

Jim Brickman brings us the sounds of the season in a oneof-a-kind concert event filled with lush instrumentals and soaring vocals. Hear new music, along with 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 the year.

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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.

Kansas City’s grandest holiday concert returns for seven performances. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus present stunning musical 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.

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2016/17 HOLIDAY

Jason Seber, assistant conductor Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director

HOLIDAY

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

2016/17 SEASON

HOLIDAY CONCERTS Screenland at the Symphony:

HOME ALONE

Wednesday and Thursday, December 21-22 at 7 p.m.

Jason Seber, assistant conductor

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-yearold 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 heartwarming, “Home Alone” is holiday fun for the entire family! © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox

2016/2017 HOLIDAY CONCERT PRICING

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SPECIALS

2016/17 SEASON

SPECIAL CONCERTS

Prepare to be on the edge of your seat.

THE MUSIC of LED ZEPPELIN with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Friday, September 9 at 8 p.m.

Brent Havens, guest conductor

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,” “Heartbreakers,” and of course, “Stairway to Heaven.”

JUST ADDED

DAVID BOWIE: A MUSICAL ODYSSEY with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Saturday, September 24 at 8 p.m.

Take a symphonic musical odyssey and explore the incredible range of David Bowie’s music. A full rock band and guest conductor Martin Herman 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.

Kansas City Symphony

2016/17 SPECIALS

Martin Herman, guest conductor Brody Dolyniuk, vocals

SPECIALS

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

2016/17 SEASON

SPECIAL CONCERTS

Thrills, suspense and magical moments.

SPECIAL CL ASSICAL PERFORMANCE:

STERN CONDUCTS MOZART’S REQUIEM

Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m.

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. The Organ Symphony No. 1, by 19th-century French composer Alexandre Guilmant, is the ideal showcase for the renowned American virtuoso Paul Jacobs and the majestic Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant Organ in Helzberg Hall.

Screenland at the Symphony:

THE PHANTOM of the OPERA Thursday, October 27 at 7 p.m.

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.

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BOYZ II MEN with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Sunday, October 30 at 7 p.m.

Jason Seber, assistant conductor

One of the most iconic R&B groups in music history makes its debut with the Kansas City Symphony. The fourtime 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.

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.

The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever.

Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original great adventure, Raiders of the Lost Ark, featuring John Williams’ epic score performed live by the Kansas City Symphony. The year is 1936, and professor of archeology and “obtainer of rare antiquities” Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is tasked by U.S. Army Intelligence to recover the legendary Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of the Nazis. Indy’s quest takes him to Nepal and Egypt, reuniting him with an old friend (John Rhys-Davies), an old foe (Paul Freeman), and an ex-flame (Karen Allen) who falls somewhere in between. Armed with his hat, whip and wits, our intrepid hero must face formidable enemies – and impossible odds — to save the day and the world.

Kansas City Symphony

2016/17 SPECIALS

Jason Seber, assistant conductor

SPECIALS

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

2016/17 SEASON

SPECIAL CONCERTS Screenland at the Symphony:

E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 2 p.m.

Jason Seber, 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.

TM & © Universal Studios.

JUST ADDED

BEN FOLDS with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Jason Seber, assistant conductor

Multi-platinum-selling singer/ songwriter/producer Ben Folds returns to join forces with the Kansas City Symphony. First as the leader of the critically acclaimed 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!

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BOND and BEYOND: 50 YEARS of 007

Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 7 p.m.

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.”

TONIGHT SHOW BANDLEADER

DOC SEVERINSEN with the KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY

Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Celebrate Doc Severinsen’s 90th birthday in this tour-de-force CEL E concert. Doc pays tribute to DOC'SBR ATE 90 T H BIR T the American Songbook the K AHDAY with N and Big Band eras, while SY MPSAS CIT Y HON Y 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!

Kansas City Symphony

2016/17 SPECIALS

Doc Severinsen, guest conductor/trumpet

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ORCHESTRA

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SEC. 2

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C 1

D

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X

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X

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X

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X

“E.T.”

X

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X

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X

X

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SEC. 2

SEC. 3

SEC. 4

SEC. 5

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$55 $55 $57 $30 $18 $50 $50 $30 $50 $75 $30 $50 $69

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Mozart's Requiem (Thursday)

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Ben Folds

Boyz II Men (Sunday)

Bond and Beyond (Thursday)

Led Zeppelin

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