St. Louis Symphony Orchestra to Renovate and Expand Historic Home at Powell Hall
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced its plans to renovate and expand its home at Powell Hall, the first major renovation since 1968.
tales from backstage, at the hall, and in the community
with the st. louis symphony orchestra
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Meet Aaron Wolz, the SLSO’s First Youth Orchestra Library Intern
This year, Youth Orchestra member joins the SLSO Library as its first YO intern.
- Mar 7
- 6 min
The SLSO's First Composer Workshop
In January 2022, the SLSO ran its first Composer Workshop, designed to establish and foster relationships with composers.
- Mar 7
- 4 min
Q&A: A Conversation with Composer Stacy Garrop
On March 12-13, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will give the world premiere performances of Garrop’s Goddess Triptych.
- Mar 2
- 2 min
A Treasured Tradition Returns to Powell Hall This May – Joining Forces On Stage
A tradition begun in 2017 returns this May, as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra teams up with military musicians for Joining Forces.
- Feb 25
- 5 min
March With Your SLSO Has a Little Bit of Everything
Over the course of the month, the SLSO and its family of ensembles has 15 performances spanning five venues in four states.
- Feb 24
- 3 min
From Whitney to Jazz—New SLSO Concerts Announced for May/June 2022
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced concerts for summer 2022, including the Indigo Girls and tributes to Queen and Whitney Houston.
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner to Play Rarely Performed Clarinet Concerto, March 27
Katie Lee is the 2022 winner of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra's Concerto Competition.
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Reconsidering the Timeless Tale of Peter and the Wolf
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has teamed up with the Endangered Wolf Center to change misconceptions about wolves.
- Feb 11
- 5 min
Q&A: A Conversation with Composer Christopher Stark
On March 8-9, 2022, the SLSO will premiere composer Christopher Stark's 2nd Nature, a piece for solo violin, electronics, and video.
- Feb 9
- 3 min
SLSO Untold: 1922 Concert Delights Southeast Missourians
Almost 100 years ago, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra wowed audiences in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at a concert at the university.
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Meet Julie Gibbs, the SLSO’s new Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer
Julie Gibbs is the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's new Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer.
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Meet Dr. Yolanda Alovor, the SLSO’s First Vice President of External Affairs and EDI
Dr. Yolanda Alovor is the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's first VP of External Affairs and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Jan 26
- 4 min
New SLSO Digital Concerts Are Here!
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra launches a new slate of digital concerts in 2022, featuring full orchestral and chamber music concerts.
- Jan 20
- 3 min
John Adams and the SLSO, A Defining Musical Collaboration
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and John Adams have a long relationship that has resulted in recordings, awards, and many performances.
- Jan 20
- 2 min
2022: The State of the Orchestra
SLSO President and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard reflects on the SLSO's 2021/2022 season and the year ahead.
- Jan 13
- 5 min
St. Louis Sound: Then and Now
St. Louis has always been a musical city. The Missouri History Museum's St. Louis Sound exhibit offers a link to the past.
- Jan 6
- 3 min
St. Louis Symphony: Live at the Pulitzer
The SLSO has long championed the work of living composers, especially through its series in partnership with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
- Dec 20, 2021
- 2 min
SLSO Untold: SLSO Music Director Pens New Christmas Carol
In 1921, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Music Director composed an original Christmas Carol, "Hark the Bells Are Ringing."
- Dec 20, 2021
- 5 min
Q&A: A Conversation with Composer Stefan Freund and Principal Horn Roger Kaza
The SLSO will give its first of five world premieres of the season during the New Year's Eve concerts: a horn concerto by Stefan Freund.