Classical Series Concert with Gil Shaham, Matthias Pintscher, and more

Oct 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO

Oct 5

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Gil Shaham

6 concerts

Violinist Gil Shaham, born in Illinois, raised in Israel, rose to fame in the 1990s with Grammy-winning works like Barber's Violin Concerto. He collaborated with André Previn, Eric Jacobsen, played a Stradivarius, and founded Canary Classics. Shaham was Avery Fisher Prize winner, and Instrumentalist of the Year (2012).

Matthias Pintscher

8 concerts

German composer Matthias Pintscher, known for modernist, French-influenced music and operas like *Thomas Chatterton*, has worked with top orchestras worldwide and is also a conductor.

Kansas City Symphony

21 concerts

The Kansas City Symphony, founded in the 1980s, performs classical concerts and collaborates with opera and ballet. Under Michael Stern, they've released acclaimed audiophile albums, earning Grammy nods. They’re known for innovative tech uses and perform at the Kauffman Center.