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Tales from backstage, at the hall, and in the community
with your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Feb 1, 20225 min read
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.
Dec 20, 20212 min read
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 16, 20213 min read
New Community Partner Helps SLSO Create More Connections in North St. Louis
New community partnership in north St. Louis helps to build bridges between the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the community.
Nov 16, 20217 min read
Colleagues, Musicians, Friends Remember Late Classical Music Critic Sarah Bryan Miller
Sarah Bryan Miller's friends and colleagues share heartfelt words of remembrance that demonstrates Bryan’s devotion to music.
Nov 9, 20214 min read
Celebrating the Life of Classical Music Critic Sarah Bryan Miller
Bryan was a true advocate for the musical arts in St. Louis. Her tireless devotion to the SLSO was only a small part of her influence here
Nov 8, 20212 min read
SLSO Untold: Powell Hall Once Housed Ladies’ Apparel Shop
Long before Powell Hall served as home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Helen Mae Shoppe sold ladies’ hats in what is now the Green Room
Oct 29, 20214 min read
Stéphane Denève: Musical Friendships Are Essential
Friendship is an essential part of music-making, says St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Music Director Stéphane Denève.
Jul 23, 20212 min read
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.
Jun 30, 20212 min read
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.
May 18, 20213 min read
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 10, 20215 min read
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.
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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.
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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, 20215 min read
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, 20212 min read
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.
Feb 24, 20213 min read
SLSO Untold: SLSO Gives World Premiere of N. Clark Smith’s Negro Folk Suite in 1933
In 1933, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra gave the world premiere of N. Clark Smith's Negro Folk Suite.
Oct 28, 20204 min read
Program Notes: Music for Winds
As a collection of instruments, the wind quintet should not get along. Oddly, this mismatched group makes beautiful music.
Oct 28, 20204 min read
Program Notes: Mendelssohn, Montgomery, and Frank
Jessie Montgomery’s Strum and Gabriela Lena Frank’s Leyendas both dance with abandon.
Oct 27, 20204 min read
Program Notes: Schubert's Octet
The music on this program understands this all-too-human complexity.
Oct 27, 20204 min read
Program Notes: Debussy and Ravel
This program features works from this golden age of the harp.
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