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Kansas City Symphony Extends Musicians' Contract Through 2023

The Kansas City Symphony and its musicians have reached an early extension of their collective bargaining agreement. 

Kansas City Symphony Names Daniel E. Beckley as Next Executive Director

Kansas City Symphony Board Chair William M. Lyons announced today the Symphony Board has selected Daniel E. Beckley as the next Executive Director of the Kansas City Symphony to succeed Frank Byrne, who will complete his nearly 19-year tenure this year. Beckley will assume the role of Executive Director on July 29.

Kansas City Symphony Increases Endowment by $55 Million with Historic 5-Year Campaign

Thanks to many generous donors the Kansas City Symphony has completed the Masterpiece Endowment Campaign, its largest fundraising effort to date, raising just over $55 million in new endowment funds to strengthen and secure the future of the Symphony.

Kansas City Symphony Announces 2017-2018 Star Studded Season

From iconic stars to timeless music, there's never been a better time to be a subscriber to the Kansas City Symphony 2017-18 season.

Kansas City Symphony Sets All-Time Records for Attendance in 2015-16 Season

Five seasons after the opening of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the Kansas City Symphony's annual results show the organization is stronger than ever and consistently one of the hottest tickets around.