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At the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, everyone has an opportunity to experience excellence.
The Music of John Williams
Experience the excitement of cinema’s greatest music in these concerts featuring the scores (配乐) of the world’s most beloved film composer, John Williams. In his 60-year-long career, Williams has written some of the most popular film music in movie history. This promises to be an unforgettable concert experience.
Time: Friday, October 22, 8 p.m.
Price: $100
Shen Yun 2021
Through the universal language of music and dance, Shen Yun shows a heaven with ancient stories and modern tales, taking you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture .
A Shen Yun performance features the world’s best-trained dancers, a unique orchestra (管弦乐队), and a beautiful stage — together creating one amazing performance .
Time: Sunday , October 18, 1:30 p.m.
Price: $80
The Nutcracker
Kansas City Ballet’s annual tradition, The Nutcracker, is back to amaze audiences once again. The classic, Victorian-ега story by E.T.A. Hoffman is a magical theatrical experience with beautiful costumes, grand sets and fascinating choreography (编舞).
Let you feel the story once more as your childhood dreams return and inspire you to imagine again .
Time: Friday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.
Price: $152.50
Bird Lives
Live music has faced great challenges over the past year and a half, but nothing reflect the lasting power of jazz like the great Charlie Parker. In this concert, we will feature music from Bird’s most iconic album, Charlie Parker with Strings and the mastery of alto saxophonists (中音萨克斯管吹奏者) Jaleel Shaw, David Valdez and Bobby Watson .
Time: Friday, October 8, 8 p.m.
Price: $45
21. If you like to listen to classic movie music, you should choose_________.
A. The Music of John Williams B. Shen Yun 2021
C. The Nutcracker D. Bird Lives
22.What can you expect from Shen Yun 2021?
A. A ballet about true love.
B. An inspiring dance about a Western hero.
C. A classical dance about Chinese culture.
D. A musical of a girl trying to find the heaven.
23.What do we know about The Nutcracker?
A. It is held in memory of E. T. A. Hoffman.
B. Audiences can watch it on December 3 at 6 p.m..
C. It focuses on Victorian-era music and choreography.
D. It may bring back audiences’ childhood memories.
