As of April 4, 2022, the Kauffman Center in Kansas City has altered its COVID-19 restrictions. The organization noted that it is no longer requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend performances by the Kansas City Symphony concerts. Moreover, unless the artist requires the use of face masks, audiences will no longer have to wear masks. That said, the organization {…}
The Kansas City Symphony has announced its 2022-23 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances. Domingo Hindoyan will conduct a performance featuring music by Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Berlioz. The KC Symphony Orchestra Chorus will perform Brahms’ “Nänie” and “Schicksalslied.” Performance Dates: Oct. 28 – 30, 2022 Mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and {…}
Photo: R.R. Jones The Kansas City Symphony has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Farias as the David T. Beals III Associate Conductor. Farias will assume the role beginning with the 2022-23 season, replacing Jason Seber, who concludes his six-year tenure with the Symphony in June 2022. After an international search, Farias rose to the top of the candidate pool comprising {…}
Kansas City Symphony is following the footsteps of several U.S. organizations and asking that its audience members all show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination in order to attend performances. Per a new health regulation issued via the company’s official website, all audience members will be required to show proof of vaccination and will need to wear masks at all times {…}
Kansas City Symphony has hired John Roloff as its Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Roloff will create opportunities for the public to interact with the ensemble at its new headquarters. He will also help manage the Symphony’s return to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. “I am delighted to have John joining the KCS team,” said Executive {…}
On January 17, 2021, the Kansas City Symphony plans to return to the Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts to present its classical and pops series concerts for limited in-person audiences. The symphony has employed experts from the University of Kansas Health System to help with safety protocols for live audiences, including mandatory masks, temperature checks, {…}
(Credit: Greg McKay) The Kansas City Symphony has announced that Josh Jones has been appointed as the orchestra’s principal percussionist after having won a national audition for the role in Marc. Jones will be joining for the orchestra for its upcoming 2020-21 season. Jones has served as principal percussionist of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and has performed with the Detroit {…}
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City and the Kansas City Symphony have canceled the fall portion of their 2020-21 season. The companies announced the cancellation following the Kauffman Center’s decision to close in order to “address building occupancy restrictions and social distancing guidelines.” In a statement, the Kauffman Center President and CEO Paul Schofer said, “Collectively, The Kansas City Ballet, {…}
