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Ravel’s Boléro, with Foley’s Soul Bass

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An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in Concert

Experience the epic final battle >> April 11-14

KC Symphony to Embark on Inaugural European Tour

With New Music Director, Matthias Pintscher

April in Paris

A Cabaret Concert Celebrating the KC Symphony

Jeffrey Kahane Plays Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto

Be swept away by luscious melody > April 19-21

Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner

A celebration of Tina's iconic legacy >> April 25

Tech N9ne with the KC Symphony

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A season of Classical Fireworks

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Experience

What to Expect at the Symphony

Experience

What to Expect at the Symphony

Expect to enjoy yourself! There’s no need to study, but we do have notes, podcasts and playlists and more for your enjoyment.

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Community

Learning Through Orchestral Music

Community

Learning Through Orchestral Music

From programming in Helzberg Hall to community outreach, we have programs for people throughout the community to experience hands-on access to the symphonic music.

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Spotlight | Second Violin

James Zabawa-Martinez

Spotlight | Second Violin

James Zabawa-Martinez

A native of Austin, Texas, violinist James Zabawa-Martinez has performed concerts and recitals throughout the US and Europe. Before joining Kansas City Symphony in 2023, James was a violin fellow at the New World Symphony for two years, where he performed frequently as concertmaster under the baton of Michael Tilson Thomas. James has performed with orchestras such as The Cleveland Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Utah Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, and Buffalo Philharmonic.


James’ primary teachers include Sally O’Reilly, Brian Lewis, and Zoya Leybin. James began his violin studies with Sally O’Reilly in high school, and continued his doctoral studies with O’Reilly at the University of Minnesota. During this time, he had the privilege of recording Eugène Ysaÿe’s Six Sonatas for Solo Violin, op. 27. James also obtained a degree from the University of Texas-Austin.


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