A grand masterpiece of the classical canon, Beethoven’s “Emperor” Piano Concerto earned that nickname for its unmistakably grand and noble qualities.
A grand masterpiece of the classical canon, Beethoven’s “Emperor” Piano Concerto earned that nickname for its unmistakably grand and noble qualities. While Beethoven composed the work when he was confronting deafness, the concerto still exudes pride and heroism — expansive, powerful music refusing to surrender to the misery Beethoven suffered during its composition. Wagner’s four-opera cycle The Ring of the Nibelung is the pinnacle of operatic extravagance and indulgence. The Kansas City Symphony presents excerpts from Wagner’s Ring featuring some of the most thrilling and gargantuan episodes of instrumental music from the entire operatic repertoire.
Johannes Debus, guest conductor
Martin Helmchen, piano
WAGNER Selections from The Ring
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
Tickets from $25.
Phone: (816) 471-0400
2018/06/01 - 2018/06/03
Additional time info:
Concert Comments begin one hour prior to performance time. Hosted by Music Director Michael Stern, David T. Beals III Assistant Conductor Jason Seber or Executive Director Frank Byrne. Concert Comments often features the weekend’s guest artist. Underwritten by G. Kenneth and Ann Baum.
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.