The University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Conservatory is thrilled to announce the date and location for Crescendo 2025! The gala portion of the event will be at the iconic Nelson – Atkins Museum of Art on Saturday, November 15.
This elevated gala experience will be immersive, with artists sprinkled throughout and flowing between the museum spaces all evening long. Conservatory dancers, actors and musicians will present intimate performances specially created for the museum’s majestic halls, with guests not only observing but also becoming a part of the experience from the moment they arrive, during the cocktail hour and throughout dinner.
For past patrons who love the amazing collage-style concert performance in Helzberg Hall, we have something very special for you. In addition to the fall Crescendo gala, you will receive tickets to “Crescendo in Concert” scheduled for May 5, 2026 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. This two-for-one, added-value sponsorship allows you the opportunity to experience the Crescendo Gala this fall at the Nelson-Atkins Museum and the treasured concert format at the Kauffman Center in the spring. We are delighted to offer both performances with one sponsorship this year.
We look forward to seeing you at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for Crescendo 2025!
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The UMKC Conservatory is a school for the performing arts and has been recognized for its artistic excellence and innovation for nearly 120 years. Proceeds from Crescendo 2025 will support the expansion and renovation of the Olson Performing Arts Center. For more information how this exciting project will benefit students and the community, please visit here or contact Mark Mattison.
