Da-Da-Da-DUM. With its unmistakable four-note opening, Beethoven’s immortal Fifth Symphony has the most recognizable hook in all of classical music.
Michael Stern, conductor
Vadim Gluzman, violin
KENJI BUNCH Chorus Mysticus
BEETHOVEN Romance No. 2 in F Major
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5
Da-Da-Da-DUM. With its unmistakable four-note opening, Beethoven’s immortal Fifth Symphony has the most recognizable hook in all of classical music. Experience the purest form of triumph-over-adversity as Michael Stern conducts Beethoven’s iconic masterpiece. Renowned violinist Isaac Stern helped bring many up-and-comers into the spotlight, including Vadim Gluzman. Our guest violinist honors his mentor by performing two works Isaac Stern recorded — Prokofiev’s captivating Second Violin Concerto and Beethoven’s lovely Romance No. 2.
Tickets from $25.
Phone: (816) 471-0400
2020/04/17 - 2020/04/19
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G. Kenneth and Ann Baum Concert Comments
Lively and informative pre-show talks are held one hour before most Kansas City Symphony Classical Series performances, except those featuring the Symphony Chorus. A concert ticket is required to attend Concert Comments.
Parking
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.
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.