Symphony Ball - Sept. 11
Hosted
by the Symphony League, this annual fund-raising event features a
magnificent performance by the Symphony with special guests - The
Broadway Tenors. Click here for details.
Jonathan Leshnoff,
one of America's most gifted young composers, will speak at the Jewish Community Center on Wednesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. The New Jersey-born composer will be here for the Kansas City premiere of his new work, Starburst, which was co-commissioned by the Kansas City Symphony. Click here for details.
Britten's Orchestra CD
The Kansas City Symphony's latest CD project, Britten's Orchestra, is now released in Super Audio CD (SACD) 5.1 channel surround sound, the first multi-channel release from audiophile label Reference Recordings and HDCD version. Click here to purchase.
John Tesh - Sept. 17 One of the world's most-renowned composers and entertainers, John Tesh has established himself as a charismatic and engaging musician, providing his audiences with a dazzling evening of music, comedy and inspiration.
Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery - Sept. 26 Aided by the famous composer Antonio Vivaldi, gifted young orphan Katrina travels through the thrilling but mysterious atmosphere of an island looking for clues to her past and a vanishing Stradivarius violin. More than 24 excerpts from Vivaldi's most popular and important works, including the Four Seasons, fill this acclaimed Classical Kids production.
Stravinsky's Firebird, Plus Sibelius - Oct. 8-10 The Symphony kicks off its classical season with world-renowned violinist and Grammy®-award winner Hilary Hahn. Hahn brings her stunning virtuosity to Sibelius' expansive and dramatic Violin Concerto. Stravinsky, Ravel and the Kansas City premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff's Starburst are also featured.
Roman Festivals: Respighi & Verdi - Oct. 22-24 Guest conductor Roberto Minczuk joins the Kansas City Symphony and Chorus for an evening of Italian delights overflowing with lyricism and drama. Enjoy Verdi, Respighi and Busoni.
Spectrum: A Tribute to Motown and R&B - Oct. 29 Savor the brilliant voices, angelic harmonies and exciting choreography of Spectrum. Spectrum has developed the versatility to credibly perform stirring renditions of Motown music by The Platters, The Temptations, Boyz2Men and many other favorites.
Stern Conducts Barber & Berlioz - Nov. 19-21 Music Director Michael Stern welcomes pianist James Tocco as he performs Barber's taut, polished Piano Concerto. Berlioz's Harold in Italy was commissioned by the illustrious virtuoso Niccoló Paganini to showcase his recently acquired Stradivarius viola. Harold in Italy is performed by violist Christine Grossman.
