SLSO Untold: Black Pianist’s SLSO Legacy Carries On Today
East St. Louis native Eugene Haynes followed his dreams to Juilliard, performing with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
tales from backstage, at the hall, and in the community
with the st. louis symphony orchestra
- Jul 20
- 4 min
Program Notes: Equal Play
Our Equal Play concert is an annual tradition to honor composers who are women and celebrate Women’s History month.
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Holiday Concerts Return to Powell Hall This December
Holiday concerts with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra are returning this December.
- Jul 15
- 4 min
Children Become Composers Through SLSO Digital Summer Camps
The SLSO’s virtual SoundLab Summer Camp helped 24 young budding musicians learn to make their own music.
- Jul 13
- 6 min
Meet the Artists Collaborating with the SLSO This Fall
From exciting new guest artists to longtime friends of St. Louis audiences, here are the artists joining your St. Louis Symphony this fall.
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Meet the SLSO's IN UNISON scholars: Michelle Byrd, IN UNISON Scholars program coordinator
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra provides scholarships for African American undergraduates who are studying in a music-related field.
- Jun 30
- 2 min
SLSO Untold: A Horror Comes to Powell Hall
Leonard Slatkin, SLSO Conductor Laureate, set the text of Edgar Allan Poe's poem The Raven to music. The SLSO premiered the piece in 1971.
- Jun 29
- 1 min
SLSO, IN UNISON Partner Church Collaborate For Juneteenth Concert
On June 19, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians and IN UNISON Chorus musicians teamed up for a special concert to honor Juneteenth.
- Jun 29
- 1 min
Shelley Washington's Middleground
Middleground is a celebration of Washington’s childhood in Missouri and Kansas. It’s a road movie in musical form.
- Jun 4
- 4 min
SLSO On the Go | 2021's Summer Community Concerts in Photos
This summer, SLSO musicians are venturing out to a variety of locations throughout the region to share live performances with St. Louisans.
- Jun 3
- 3 min
New SLSO Digital Concerts Are Coming This Summer
Starting with a free concert available June 3, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced a new slate of digital concerts.
- May 30
- 3 min
Meet the SLSO's IN UNISON Scholars: Alayna Epps
Alayna Epps is in her second year as an IN UNISON Scholar.
- May 25
- 3 min
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Brings Music to St. Louis Through SLSO On the Go
Through SLSO On the Go, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is hosting a series of free public concerts at outdoor spaces from May 28-June 26.
- May 20
- 3 min
Celebrate AAPI Month with These Music Selections
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, enjoy these works by AAPI composers. Selected by SLSO musicians and...
- May 19
- 2 min
A Night of Opera Music Comes to Powell Hall, June 24
Operatic Encore with the SLSO, Thursday, June 24, is a 75-minute concert that features some of the most popular music from operas.
- May 18
- 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.
- May 14
- 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."
- May 14
- 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.