3… 2… 1… blast off with your Kansas City Symphony! Join us as we explore outer space with a special appearance by NASA astronaut Col. Guy Gardner as our host and narrator. From Holst’s The Planets to a multimedia piece commemorating the Apollo 11 moon landing, stunning visuals from the Artemis II mission and John Williams’ music from “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” this family-friendly concert will take you on an unforgettable journey through the wonders of the universe.

Featuring:

  • Matthias Pintscher, music director and conductor
  • Colonel Guy Gardner (USAF, Ret.), host and narrator