Press Releases

Tickets for all individual concerts, such as Boyz II Men, Mozart’s Requiem, Ben Folds, movie concerts and more, available Monday, July 25 at 10 a.m…

Symphony musicians, management buck national trends by ratifying new 4-year contract without attorneys and more than a year ahead of schedule…

The Kansas City Symphony has just announced local jazz stars, saxophonist Bobby Watson and vocalist Kevin Mahogany, will join the Kansas City Symphony in concert on Sunday, May 29 at 8 p.m. for the 14th annual Bank of America Celebration at the Station, held at Union Station.

Legendary trumpet player and former bandleader of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” Doc Severinsen returns for his second appearance in back-to-back seasons with the Kansas City Symphony. In celebration of his 90th birthday, he will perform with the Symphony at 7 p.m. on June 8, 2017, in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Highlights include Mozart’s Requiem, pianist Emanuel Ax, Boyz II Men, classic films featuring John Williams’ scores, and Choral Loft seat upgrades occurring this summer… 

The Kansas City Symphony knows how to guarantee a smooth baton handoff. Following a demanding audition process, the Symphony has selected a new assistant conductor for the 2016-17 season. Jason Seber will succeed Aram Demirjian, who has served as Kansas City Symphony associate conductor since the 2012-13 season and will continue his duties with the Symphony through June 2016. Seber will begin his duties in September 2016…

Kansas City Symphony Board Chair William M. Lyons and Executive Director Frank Byrne today announced Music Director Michael Stern has renewed his contract through the 2019-2020 season.

With uncompromising artistic standards, rock-solid financials and inspired leadership, the Kansas City Symphony is a powerful role model as a highly successful, engaged American symphony orchestra…

For the first time ever, the full Kansas City Symphony will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Red Thursday, Sept. 17, in conjunction with the 2015 home opener versus the Denver Broncos on CBS’ Thursday Night Football. Music Director Michael Stern will not only conduct the Symphony but also lead the Arrowhead Stadium crowd in singing the national anthem.

The Kansas City Symphony is squeezing more fizz and sparkle into its already-brimming 2015-16 schedule. The popular Classics Uncorked Series returns for a fourth season, plus the Symphony has found creative ways to add more exciting concerts featuring big-name performers and unique programs into its increasingly full schedule.