Holiday Concerts
Handel’s Messiah
Friday and Saturday, December 1-2 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m.
Aram Demirjian, guest conductor
Amanda Woodbury, soprano
Sofia Selowsky, mezzo-soprano
Miles Mykkanen, tenor
Christian Pursell, bass-baritone
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
Hallelujah! The power of more than 150 musicians and voices combined with the impeccable acoustics of Helzberg Hall provides a triumphant experience of Handel’s majestic choral masterpiece. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus welcome glorious soloists for the Messiah performance of the season — the perfect way to kick off the holidays.
Holiday Film + Live Orchestra Concert
The Muppet Christmas Carol™ in Concert
Friday, December 8 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 9 at 1 p.m.
Your Kansas City Symphony presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol™ in Concert featuring a screening of the complete film with the musical score performed live to the film. Join The Muppets for this classic Charles Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Gonzo, as Dickens, narrates the story with the help of Rizzo the Rat. The film also features Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim. Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.
Christmas Festival
Thursday and Friday, December 14-15 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 at 1 and 7 p.m. (Sponsored by FORVIS)
Sunday, December 17 at 2 and 7 p.m.
Kansas City Symphony Chorus, Charles Bruffy, chorus director
Kansas City’s grandest holiday concert returns for six magical performances. The Symphony and Symphony Chorus present stunning musical arrangements of cherished Christmas carols, festive songs of the season, exciting guest vocalists and a healthy dose of Christmas cheer. Plus, an early visit from Santa!
Holiday Film + Live Orchestra Concert
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Thursday and Friday, December 21-22 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 23 at 7 p.m.
Sunday, December 24 at 1:30 p.m.
Jason Seber, guest conductor
See one of Tim Burton’s most celebrated films like never before! The full feature film, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” will be projected in its entirety on a giant screen in Helzberg Hall with dialogue, singing and effects, accompanied by Danny Elfman’s darkly charming score played live by your Kansas City Symphony.
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. © Disney. All rights reserved. MPAA Rating: PG