“Remembrance and Reconciliation” Opening Ceremony of the National AGO Convention followed by a performance of the KC Chorale.
We begin the 2018 National AGO Convention by honoring Bernstein’s call to action as we commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War One. The featured artists include speaker and narrator Dr. Matthew Naylor, president and CEO of the National World War I Museum and Memorial, Spire Chamber Ensemble, Festival Brass and Percussion, and Dr. Jan Kraybill playing the magnificent Casavant Frères Organ. Additionally, the world premiere of "Everyone Sang" by Sir James McMillan will be given.
Additional Participants:
Festival Brass and Percussion
James MacMillan Commission: Everyone Sang
"Blessed, How Blessed" New Hymn Text by Susan Palo Cherwien
Dr. Matt Naylor, President and CEO of the National World War I Museum and Memorial
General Admission Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online.
Email: dean@kcago.com
2018/07/02 - 2018/07/02
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
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.