SPECIAL Concert Events . . New Season 2022/2023!
VIOLENT FEMMES WITH THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY
Saturday, October 1, 2022 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
The Violent Femmes formed in 1981 as an acoustic punk-rock band playing on the streets of Milwaukee, influenced by The Velvet Underground. Original members Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie and others join your KC Symphony for a full orchestra experience. Get set for a long list of cult classics such as “Add It Up,” “Blister in the Sun,” “Kiss Off,” “Gone Daddy Gone,” “American Song” and “Gimme the Car.”
Saturday, October 1, 2022 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
The Violent Femmes formed in 1981 as an acoustic punk-rock band playing on the streets of Milwaukee, influenced by The Velvet Underground. Original members Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie and others join your KC Symphony for a full orchestra experience. Get set for a long list of cult classics such as “Add It Up,” “Blister in the Sun,” “Kiss Off,” “Gone Daddy Gone,” “American Song” and “Gimme the Car.”
OH WHAT A WORLD OF RUFUS:
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT WITH THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY
Saturday, November 12, 2022 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Rufus Wainwright's music is larger than pop. It is symphonic. Growing up in a folk music household with his mother, Canadian folk legend Kate McGarrigle, Rufus discovered opera at the age of 12. He always described classical music and opera in particular as his "secret sauce" for his pop music, something that makes him sound unique. At the beginning of his career Elton John hailed him as “the best songwriter on the planet," The New York Times praised his "genuine originality", and the London Times recently wrote "“when he unleashes that velvety truffle of a voice…you want it to go on and on.” For his debut with the KC Symphony he goes deep into his vast catalogue from his eponymous debut album to his latest Grammy® nominated "Unfollow the Rules," from lush orchestral arrangement of classics such as "Going to a Town" to "Oh What a World" to solo renditions of new material and covers. This concert will take you on an emotional, uplifting and entertaining journey with one of the great and most original singer songwriters and composers of our time.
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT WITH THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY
Saturday, November 12, 2022 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Rufus Wainwright's music is larger than pop. It is symphonic. Growing up in a folk music household with his mother, Canadian folk legend Kate McGarrigle, Rufus discovered opera at the age of 12. He always described classical music and opera in particular as his "secret sauce" for his pop music, something that makes him sound unique. At the beginning of his career Elton John hailed him as “the best songwriter on the planet," The New York Times praised his "genuine originality", and the London Times recently wrote "“when he unleashes that velvety truffle of a voice…you want it to go on and on.” For his debut with the KC Symphony he goes deep into his vast catalogue from his eponymous debut album to his latest Grammy® nominated "Unfollow the Rules," from lush orchestral arrangement of classics such as "Going to a Town" to "Oh What a World" to solo renditions of new material and covers. This concert will take you on an emotional, uplifting and entertaining journey with one of the great and most original singer songwriters and composers of our time.
KENNY G WITH THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY
Friday, November 18, 2022 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Grammy Award®-winning saxophonist Kenny G is the top selling instrumental musician of our time. His easy style and smooth sounds will transport you to Havana and beyond. Hear “Songbird,” “Forever in Love,” “Heart and Soul,” “Silhouette” and “My Heart Will Go On.” Kenny G will captivate and carry you away.
Friday, November 18, 2022 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Grammy Award®-winning saxophonist Kenny G is the top selling instrumental musician of our time. His easy style and smooth sounds will transport you to Havana and beyond. Hear “Songbird,” “Forever in Love,” “Heart and Soul,” “Silhouette” and “My Heart Will Go On.” Kenny G will captivate and carry you away.
THE DOO WOP PROJECT CHRISTMAS
Friday, December 2, 2022 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Ring in the holiday season with The Doo Wop Project’s brand new ‘Holiday Pops’ concert with the Kansas City Symphony! Featuring Broadway stars of Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and A Bronx Tale, this new symphony experience combines The Doo Wop Project’s celebration of one of America’s most beloved music genres with everyone’s favorite holiday hits, sung in true “Doo Wop style.” Touring non-stop for nearly a decade, The Doo Wop Project have delighted audiences across North America tracing the evolution of Doo Wop’s origins from classic street-corner singing…to “Doo-Wop-ified” versions of today’s hits. In this holiday concert, symphony audiences will enjoy the harmonies of holiday favorites like “Please Come Home For Christmas,” “All I Want for Christmas,” and their original, “Doo Wop Christmas” PLUS familiar Doo Wop classics by legends like The Crests, The Del Vikings, The Belmonts, Smokey Robinson, Frankie Valli and more! The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—the greatest holiday, pop and rock music in history.
Friday, December 2, 2022 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Ring in the holiday season with The Doo Wop Project’s brand new ‘Holiday Pops’ concert with the Kansas City Symphony! Featuring Broadway stars of Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and A Bronx Tale, this new symphony experience combines The Doo Wop Project’s celebration of one of America’s most beloved music genres with everyone’s favorite holiday hits, sung in true “Doo Wop style.” Touring non-stop for nearly a decade, The Doo Wop Project have delighted audiences across North America tracing the evolution of Doo Wop’s origins from classic street-corner singing…to “Doo-Wop-ified” versions of today’s hits. In this holiday concert, symphony audiences will enjoy the harmonies of holiday favorites like “Please Come Home For Christmas,” “All I Want for Christmas,” and their original, “Doo Wop Christmas” PLUS familiar Doo Wop classics by legends like The Crests, The Del Vikings, The Belmonts, Smokey Robinson, Frankie Valli and more! The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—the greatest holiday, pop and rock music in history.
INDIGO GIRLS WITH THE KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY
Saturday, March 18, 2023 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Known for their folk-rock music, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, the two halves of the dynamic duo, bring their energetic and captivating music to Helzberg Hall, performing with your KC Symphony. Celebrating their successful four-decade-long career, the program features Indigo Girls’ popular hits like “Galileo,” “Kid Fears,” “Closer to Fine,” and “Making Promises.” Don’t miss this incredible concert that blurs the lines between folk, rock, pop, and classical genres.
Saturday, March 18, 2023 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T. Beals III Associate Conductor
Known for their folk-rock music, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, the two halves of the dynamic duo, bring their energetic and captivating music to Helzberg Hall, performing with your KC Symphony. Celebrating their successful four-decade-long career, the program features Indigo Girls’ popular hits like “Galileo,” “Kid Fears,” “Closer to Fine,” and “Making Promises.” Don’t miss this incredible concert that blurs the lines between folk, rock, pop, and classical genres.
GET HAPPY: A JUDY GARLAND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WITH MICHAEL FEINSTEIN
Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T Beals III Associate Conductor
Michael Feinstein, vocalist and piano
Join Michael Feinstein and your Kansas City Symphony as we travel through the life and songs of Judy Garland, celebrating her 100th birthday. This brand-new multimedia concert event features big screen film clips, never-before-seen photos, rare audio recordings, good humor and of course, great music.
Saturday, May 13, 2023 8:00 PM
Helzberg Hall | Kauffman Center
Gonzalo Farias, David T Beals III Associate Conductor
Michael Feinstein, vocalist and piano
Join Michael Feinstein and your Kansas City Symphony as we travel through the life and songs of Judy Garland, celebrating her 100th birthday. This brand-new multimedia concert event features big screen film clips, never-before-seen photos, rare audio recordings, good humor and of course, great music.
