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Ravel’s Boléro, with Foley’s Soul Bass

See this double bass double threat in action!

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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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 | Assistant Principal Cello

Alexander East

Alexander East

Spotlight | Assistant Principal Cello

Alexander East

Alexander East serves as the Assistant Principal Cello of the Kansas City Symphony. In addition to duties with the Symphony, which often include leading the section as principal for opera, ballet and chamber orchestra performances, East is also heard frequently in recitals and chamber music concerts throughout the Kansas City region and beyond. He has also performed with the Sun Valley (Idaho) Summer Symphony every summer since 1992. In the Kansas City area, he has performed regularly in groups including Summerfest Chamber Music Concerts (also serving as an Artistic Advisor), the Boulevard String Quartet and newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble. Before settling in Kansas City, East spent two seasons as a member of the New World Symphony under the direction of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, and he was also re-invited to coach the NWS cello section as a guest alumnus. East has been featured as soloist with the Kansas City Symphony, the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, the Sedalia Symphony, the Erie (PA) Chamber Orchestra and the Fredonia Chamber Players. East received his training at Indiana University where he received a bachelor’s degree and performer diploma, and he earned his master’s degree at the New England Conservatory of Music. His teachers have included Tsuyushi Tsutsumi, Janos Starker, Laurence Lesser and Colin Carr. He performs on either an English cello made in London ca. 1800-10 by John Betts or a contemporary cello made in 2016 by Kenneth Beckmann.


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