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At the Movies: From Mao to Mozart — Isaac Stern in China

Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City MO

May 27 2020

In 1979, violinist Isaac Stern set off for a goodwill trip to China.

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Stern was the first American musician to tour China after the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), which forbade all Western influence. This Academy® Award-winning documentary captures the historic events as Stern performs with China’s national orchestra and renowned conductor Li Delun, who acted as his guide. The film also shows Stern coaching local students, including Jian Wang (only 10 years old at the time) before his rise to international stardom. After the screening, Wang joins Music ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Symphony season subscribers, plus Prelude and Symphony Society donors, may reserve FREE tickets beginning Monday, March 16, with general admission tickets for everyone available Monday, March 30 at kcsymphony.org.

Phone: (816) 471-0400

Website: http://www.kcsymphony.org/

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

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Pre-purchase parking online or call (816) 471-0400. The cost is $10 per car for the Arts District garage or $18 for valet in advance ($20 cash at performances). Buying in advance guarantees a spot, even if the garage sells out. If the garage is full, those without a pre-paid pass will have to park elsewhere.

Additional garage parking is also available at the Webster Garage located at 17th and Wyandotte.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

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PARKING INFO

An experience at the Kauffman Center begins the moment you arrive, with a convenient, well-lit parking garage, owned and operated by the City of Kansas City, Missouri. The garage is directly attached to the Kauffman Center just south of the building with multiple access points to surrounding streets.

Garage parking passes and valet parking passes are available in advance for most events. Please note that if the garage is full patrons without a pre-paid pass will not be able to park in the Arts District Garage. Additional information about parking is available at kauffmancenter.org/the-center/directions-parking.