Press Releases

KANSAS CITY | March 5, 2012 – The Kansas City Symphony announced today that Noah Geller has been selected as Concertmaster beginning with the 2012-13 season. As the leader of the string section, the concertmaster plays a crucial role as facilitator between conductor and musicians in guiding the orchestra toward its ideal sound.

Kansas City, MO | February 23, 2012 – After an intensive audition process, Aram Demirjian has been selected as the Assistant Conductor for the Kansas City Symphony beginning with the 2012-13 season. Demirjian’s primary role will be conducting the Family and Pops Series concerts, as well as select Classical performances including the popular Symphony in the Flint Hills. He will succeed Steven Jarvi, an audience favorite for four seasons in Kansas City.

Legendary soloists Leon Fleisher, Joshua Bell and André Watts join Music Director Michael Stern and the Symphony.

The Summer season will include a performance documentary about the Kansas City Symphony’s March show with mezzo-soprano, Joyce DiDonato and will be produced by KCPT, Kansas City Public Television.