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3 hours ago
3 min

SLSO Untold: The SLSO Gave the U.S. Premiere of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra gave the U.S. premiere of Antonio Vivaldi's famous The Four Seasons... sort of.

4 days ago
4 min

A Musical Mission: Principal Flutist Mark Sparks Retires from the SLSO

“A musical life is more than a career—it’s a sort of mission.” He says that he feels lucky. “It has been such an incredible gift."

4 days ago
3 min

Making an Impact: Steve and Linda Finerty

"Supporting and sustaining the SLSO makes St. Louis a much better community."

May 10
5 min

SLSO’s Peer to Peer Program Builds Community Through Music

The SLSO's Peer to Peer Program gives young musicians free music learning sessions with SLSO musicians and Youth Orchestra members.

May 10
4 min

Program Notes: Beethoven 7 (May 13-15, 2021)

Stéphane Denève: I judge a piece by its “soul presence.” The music takes you by the hand and leads you somewhere.

May 3
5 min

Program Notes: Peter and the Wolf (May 7-9, 2021)

Music connects with our inner child. Great art has the power to speak to all parts of our life.

Apr 26
4 min

Program Notes: Sweet Serenades (April 30-May 2, 2021)

Have you ever found the orchestra’s wind section mysterious? This concert will unveil each of their sounds.

Apr 21
2 min

Building Relationships: A Reflection on Kevin McBeth's 10th Anniversary

Ten years after he joined the St. Louis Symphony family, relationships built by IN UNISON Chorus Director Kevin McBeth have flourished.

Apr 19
5 min

The Orchestra That Does Things Differently

An interview with SLSO Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin. Originally published in the April/May 2019 edition of Playbill.

Apr 19
3 min

Meet the SLSO's IN UNISON Scholars: Shayla Pederson-Guy

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra provides scholarships for African American undergraduates. Meet Shayla Pederson-Guy.

Apr 19
5 min

Program Notes: Musical Journey (April 23-25, 2021)

Picture someone you know. Perhaps an old friend, someone you miss. What music would you match to these qualities?

Apr 14
2 min

SLSO Untold: Broadway Smash Hit Originated with the SLSO

In 1971, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the American Rock Opera Company gave the first stage performances of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Apr 12
4 min

Program Notes: Airs and Dances (April 16-18, 2021)

Music whisks us to another time. Boccherini's music leaps, Mozart's glows, and Respighi's reflects.

Apr 5
4 min

Program Notes: Welcome, Stephanie (April 9-11, 2021)

This program is centered around the reawakening of nature and therefore life. It’s very fitting now, as we try to start anew.

Mar 30
3 min

The SLSO extends Stéphane Denève’s contract through the 25/26 season

Stéphane Denève began his tenure as SLSO Music Director in 2019. With a contract extension, his tenure will continue through at least 2026.

Mar 29
5 min

Program Notes: Seasonal Wonder (April 1-3, 2021)

This concert is music of rebirth. There is sunrise, nature, the hope of Spring. French and American cultures unite, giving us two dawns.

Mar 22
2 min

2021: The State of the Orchestra

SLSO President and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard reflects on the SLSO's 2020/2021 season and the year ahead.

Mar 22
2 min

SLSO Untold: In 1955, SLSO Gave Concert Tour to Industrial Plants

On March 22, 1955, the final of five performances took place at the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation cafeteria near what was then known as Lam

Mar 19
5 min

Program Notes: Songs, Prayers, and Rituals (March 26-28, 2021)

Our Spring season opens with music to cleanse your spirit: J.S. Bach, Ester Mägi, Arvo Pärt, and Dmitri Shostakovich.

Mar 16
2 min

SLSO Untold: The Surprising Connection between Taylor Swift and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

It turns out that Swift isn’t the first famous singer in her family.

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