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Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony

May 15-17, 2026

Ben Rector with the Kansas City Symphony

Experience pop songs reimagined with orchestra.

On Stage with Gil Shaham

May 28, 2026

Gil Shaham Plays Brahms

May 29-31, 2026

On Stage with Yefim Bronfman

June 4, 2026

Steve Hackman Conducts His “Taylor Swift: The Symphony Era”

June 11-12, 2026

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What to Expect at the Symphony

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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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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 | Acting Principal Horn, Landon and Sarah Rowland Chair

David Sullivan

David Sullivan

Spotlight | Acting Principal Horn, Landon and Sarah Rowland Chair

David Sullivan

David Sullivan was appointed associate principal horn of the Kansas City Symphony in June 2009. A native of Kentucky, he received his bachelor’s degree in horn performance from the University of Kentucky and his master’s degree in Orchestral Performance from the Manhattan School of Music, earning both with Summa Cum Laude distinction. He has performed as soloist with the Kansas City Symphony and the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, the latter of which he is also co-principal horn. In the summer he performs orchestral and chamber music as co-principal horn of the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra in Verbier, Switzerland.

He has performed with the Seattle Symphony and Tonhalle Orchestra of Zurich, and has served as guest Principal Horn with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Omaha Symphony, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. His major teachers include Erik Ralske and David G. Elliott.


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