Beethoven often found inspiration from long walks in the Vienna countryside.
Michael Stern, conductor
Jian Wang, cello
KEVIN PUTS Inspiring Beethoven
ZHOU TIAN Cello Concerto, “Flowing Sleeves”
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
Beethoven often found inspiration from long walks in the Vienna countryside. In his “Pastoral” Symphony, you’ll hear the sounds of nature — a flowing brook, bird songs, a violent thunderstorm and the calm thereafter. The Academy® Award-winning film “From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China” documented the violinist’s 1979 tour where he met 10-year-old Jian Wang and encouraged him to study in the United States. Fast-forward four decades and the internationally acclaimed cellist visits Kansas City to perform Zhou Tian’s Cello Concerto. The concert opens with an imaginative Beethoven-inspired work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts.
Tickets from $25.
Phone: (816) 471-0400
2020/05/29 - 2020/05/31
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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.