Kansas City Symphony Classical Series TCHAIKOVSKY’S THIRD SYMPHONY

Sunday May 22, 2016 • 2pm • Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Center • Varies

1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64108
2pm
8164710400

Michael Stern, conductor

Stephen Powell, baritone

MAGNARD Hymne à la justice

JONATHAN LESHNOFF Symphony No. 3 (KCS commission, world premiere)

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 3

Composed around the same time as Swan Lake, Tchaikovsky’s Third Symphony, “Polish,” celebrates the spirit of the dance, culminating in a brilliant Polonaise, the source of the work’s nickname. Hymne à la justice is French composer Magnard’s powerful and heartfelt musical protest of the conviction and imprisonment of Alfred Dreyfus. The Kansas City Symphony is pleased to present baritone Stephen Powell as soloist in the world premiere of a symphony by gifted American composer Jonathan Leshnoff. Tickets start at $25.