A dazzling Ball highlighting a brilliant new star and a bright future for our Symphony!
The 2024 Symphony Ball will launch the tenure of Matthias Pintscher by presenting his Kansas City premiere public performance as Maestro of our Kansas City Symphony on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
This momentous occasion will be celebrated at a spectacular inaugural Ball at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in the starlight of September 7, 2024. Our stellar evening will include a cocktail reception, exclusive silent auction, sumptuous dinner, and will feature Maestro Pintscher’s debut performance from the Symphony’s home stage in Helzberg Hall. Then on to a dazzling afterparty. Prepare yourself for out of this world hospitality and sensational surprises!
Proceeds from the Ball support our wonderful Symphony here at home in Kansas City, their inspired music-making, community outreach and educational efforts for our entire region.
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… to celebrate our magnificent Symphony’s achievements and potential
… to launch a new era in Kansas City’s cultural sphere
… to revel in the Symphony’s triumphant tour of Europe’s most prestigious concert halls
… and to champion our wonderful Symphony here at home in Kansas City, their inspired music-making, community outreach and educational efforts for our entire region.
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Also, as a Benefactor, you will enjoy stellar treatment and mingle with our galaxy of stars at an exclusive Benefactor Party at the stunning home of Christy and Bill Gautreaux.
Thank you so much for affirming your commitment to the Kansas City Symphony and its very bright future.
Please respond by AUGUST 7, 2024 to be acknowledged in the Ball program.
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Thank you to our Honorary Chairs & Committee
Our generous Benefactors continue to invest in the Kansas City Symphony and its very bright future. Please join us in thanking our Benefactors for their commitment!
2024 Nova Symphony Ball Gifts to Date:
Shirley and Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr.
Paul and Linda DeBruce / The DeBruce Foundation
Helzberg Diamonds
Kao Family Foundation
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
The Haverty Family Foundation
Ford and Christine Maurer
Walz Tetrick Advertising
Bill and Christy Gautreaux
Mary and John M. Edgar / Edgar Law Firm LLC
Sue Ann and Richard Fagerberg
Barbara and Charles Haviland
Irv and Ellen Hockaday
Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. / Carol and John Kornitzer
Bill and Peggy Lyons
Virginia Merrill
Jackie and John Middelkamp
Edward P. Milbank
Lt. Col. and Mrs. John W. Perkowski, US Army Ret.
Betty C. Scott
Linda and Steve Taylor
Mrs. John D. Turner
Ann Baum / G. Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
Dr. Valerie Chow and Judge Jon Gray, Ret.
Jenny and Warren Erdman Charitable Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fenske
Dr. Roger and Sandy Jackson
Dr. Ron and Donna Patton
James and Katherine Schorgl
Spencer Fane LLP
Linda S. Stevens
Greg and Barbara Storm
Ann and John Sundeen
Sven and Julie Sykes
Melanie and Wayne Thompson
Susan and Ho Anthony Ahn
Emily and Dick Ballentine
Dr. Robert and Pam Bruce
Troy and Wendy Burgess
Martha Comment
Dr. Bradley and Theresa Freilich
Cindy and Barry Mayhew
Julie and Mike McCann
Chris and Barbara Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Penner
Dr. and Mrs. Nelson R. Sabates
Susan and Glen Sands
Lisa and Charles Schellhorn
Suzanne Shank and John Lohmeyer
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Sirridge
Louis and Sharon Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Sternberg
UMB Financial Corporation
Brian Weith and Michele Hamlett-Weith
Dr. and Mrs. John Yungmeyer
Julie Anderson / Anderson and Associates
Peggy and Andrew Beal
Rob and Silvy Brookby
Mrs. John M. Burgess
Tim and Deanna Diebolt
Peggy and Terry Dunn
Susan and Bob Ellis
David and Amy Embry
Bonnie Frederick
Mr. and Mrs. James K Gentry
Verna Granger
Amy and Jeff Hargroves
Lisa Merrill Hickok and Brian McCallister
Jenny Manka
Elaine and Benjamin Mann
Wendy and Patrick Melland
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen G. Mos
Randy and Mary Ann St. Clair
Patricia Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence D. Smith
Geoff and Krista Tolsdorf
Mike and Chasitie Walden
Angela and John Walker
Daniel Walker
Christopher Elbow Chocolates
Echoland Winery
Pam Fleischer’s Twirl