Charles Bruffy, who had been the celebrated director of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus for 17 years, is no longer occupying the post.
The circumstances surrounding his sudden departure have not been made public and remain unclear.
“We regret to confirm that Charles Bruffy is no longer part of the Kansas City Symphony family,” the symphony said in a statement. “As this is a personnel matter, the Symphony cannot expand on the circumstances surrounding his departure, other than to note our actions were wholly consistent with the Symphony’s expectations, training, and values.”
Head of KC Symphony Chorus is out
Members of the 160-voice company, which is a volunteer ensemble, were officially notified of Bruffy’s departure by email on Friday afternoon. The email, which described the matter as “a difficult, but necessary development,” was shared Monday with a KC Star reporter…