Press Releases

August 14, 2012

Symphony Classical Season Begins September 28-30

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“Symphonic Pictures” season theme and Composer in Residence introduced; violinist Vadim Gluzman debuts

August 7, 2012

Charles Bruffy extends contract with Kansas City Symphony

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The Kansas City Symphony is pleased to announce that Kansas City Symphony Chorus Artistic Director Charles Bruffy’s contract has been extended by three years, through June 2015.

August 2, 2012

John Lithgow narrates Kansas City Symphony family concert September 16th

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The Kansas City Symphony’s Family Series begins September 16th with “Farkle & Friends.” Based on John Lithgow’s spellbinding children’s book of the same title, the remarkable Farkle McBride is a musical genius who plays the violin, flute, trombone and drums with incredible skill. But something is missing. The orchestra serves both to accompany young Farkle on his musical journeys as well as underscore McBride’s emotional experiences as he struggles to find his musical passion. This concert also features Carnival of the Animals with Lithgow’s own narration.

August 2, 2012

Symphony Presents Free Labor Day Concert

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The Kansas City Symphony will present its 29^th annual Labor Day Pops in the Park concert on Monday, September 3, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Under the evening sky, and the baton of assistant conductor Aram Demirjian in his KCS debut, the full symphony orchestra will perform a program designed to delight family audiences.

July 10, 2012

Symphony concert to air nationally on PBS on Friday, July 20

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The Kansas City Symphony will be featured in the documentary Homecoming: the Kansas City Symphony Presents Joyce DiDonato, premiering nationally on PBS stations on Friday, July 20, including KCPT Channel 19.1 in Kansas City.

March 5, 2012

Kansas City Symphony Announces New Concertmaster

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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.

February 23, 2012

Aram Demirjian Chosen as Symphony Assistant Conductor

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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.

January 20, 2012

Kansas City Symphony Announces 2013-14 Season

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

January 4, 2012

KC Symphony Performance to be broadcast on PBS nationwide

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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.

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