Friday, April 21

Despite the inherent rivalry between Kansas City and Missouri’s other thriving metropolis, there are a few treasures that natives of both can appreciate. One of these mutually respected entities is the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, now in its 120th season. Joining the world-renowned orchestra, led by conductor laureate Leonard Slatkin, is violinist Sarah Chang, who will be making her first appearance in Kansas City. Chang made her Carnegie Hall debut in 1997 and has since performed at such prestigious venues as the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Berlin Philharmonie. In 1999, she received the coveted Avery Fisher Prize, one of the highest awards given to instrumentalists. Conductor Slatkin served as music director of the St. Louis Symphony from 1979 to 1996 and currently holds the post of principal guest conductor of London’s Philharmonic Orchestra. This talented ensemble’s performance will surely delight fans of the Rams, Chiefs, Royals, and Cardinals alike, as well as appeal to the sizable percentage of classical music aficionados who don’t spend their spare time engaging in heated sports-related debates.