kansas city symphony

908MaryM

The symphony is always awesome and now they play in the one of the best venues in the country, the Kauffman Performing Arts Center. You can even sit behind the symphony and hear perfectly. The members enjoy thier job and it shows in their performance.

WichitaStringQuartet

The whole experience at the Kauffman Center was state of the art. Kansas City has done themselves proud. My Husband was a professional violinist for 50 years, has played in very famous orchestras and with great stars. He agreed this was first class.

cheche32

Music was great. Debussy and Mozart in the first half and then the Planets. Great percussion and direction. Thanks for the memory

Sailorman9868

The KC Symphony is really a good medium size symphony orchestra. Their performance included a 120+ voice chorus; a choral work by Brahms and one by Zemlinsky, both really good pieces and well performed, The Orchestra opened with a Wagnerian overture and closed with Mendelsshon's "Scottish" Sympphony. A great program perfomed well.Also of note is the conductor of the KC Symphony. Symphony conductors all over the world should take a lesson from Michael Stern on how to warm up and audience. He seems to be a proficient conductor, but he is also a great PR person for the symphony.

167TimL

The Center has great seating, great acoustics, and is a great home for the Kansas City Symphony. We attended the opening weekend and this was to see Joyce Didanoto perform with the symphony. She blew us away but the bigger surprise was the outstanding sound that came from the symphony. It was so good we plan to return to KC just to hear them again. Looking for some culture and great entertainment? This should be considered!

AmandaM970

Beautiful building, beautiful theater. Acoustics are amazing, Maestro Stern is a joy to watch work. Came 7 hours for Joyce DiDonato and loved every minute!

lorien2013

What an amazing place to visit. You must take a tour they are given on Tues/Thurs for only $10 a person. Tour guide was awesome and very informative. Took her time and had a BLAST!You need to tour!

Grate1313

My family and I have gone on numerous occasions and even with a field trip for my daughters school! I have seen different types of performances and have thoroughly enjoyed every one! This is just an amazing place and the venue is top notch! Great performances of all types all throughout the year!

sidrichison

An afternoon or evening of music doesn't get any better than hearing the Kansas City Symphony perform in Helzberg Hall - or hearing them perform in front of Union Station Memorial Day weekend for their annual Celebration at the Station. In my opinion, this is the best run and best sounding symphony in the entire Midwest.

SharonS151

My daughter and I were visiting Kansas City on the week end of 4/12/2014. We love to go to the symphony and decided to give Kansas City a try. The music was wonderful and symphony hall is beautiful. It's fairly small, every seat has an excellent view. I would definitely attend another performance when we are in KC again.

RitaBrandley

If you are a symphony lover (I am once in awhile), and even if you are like me, this is an amazing talent and venue. I have been to many! Must see, even if you just do tours of the Kauffman!

Loriekirk

Came to see the Indigo girls with the KC Symphony… It sounded beautiful… The Symphony add a layer of beauty to an already fabulous sound. Really enjoyed it!

abdelgawad

It was my first time attending this venue and loved it. The interior is beautiful and the acoustics are very good. The only thing I didn't like is how crowded it is to get out. Once the event is over, it is not built to get people out quickly. That is a minor thing though and it shouldn't keep you from visiting.

SKLKCK

We enjoyed the holiday show, however we would have enjoyed more traditional holiday offerings. Regardless, the music was excellent!

saintlouisan

I wasn't sure what we would get with the orchestra performing with the Texas Tenors - who came out on the stage in cowboy boots and hats. What a pleasant surprise! These guys sang country, Broadway, pop and opera and did a nice job on all of it. The symphony was in more of a supporting role, but played beautifully. A great evening.