Beethoven with Emanuel Ax, Rite Of Spring, and more

Jun 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City, MO

Jun 16

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Emanuel Ax

4 concerts

Born in Lvov, Poland, Emanuel Ax is a celebrated pianist known for his classical repertoire and collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma. He won the Arthur Rubinstein Competition in 1974 and the Avery Fisher Prize in 1979. Ax's recordings have earned him multiple Grammy Awards, and he frequently performs with renowned orchestras and at prestigious festivals like Ravinia and Tanglewood. He has recorded for the Sony Classical label and teaches at Juilliard.

Kansas City Symphony

8 concerts

Founded in the 1980s, Kansas City Symphony, based at Kauffman Center, collaborates with the city's Opera & Ballet. Under Michael Stern, its recordings have achieved Grammy nods and critical acclaim.