Stories

May 17, 2020
3 min

Symphony Volunteer Association Shares Importance of Annual SLSO Express the Music Contest

This year, students listened to the first movement of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s masterwork Scheherazade

May 14, 2020
3 min

A Miraculous Feeling Awaits: Bjorn Ranheim

For Bjorn Ranheim, SLSO cellist, this period of quarantine has been a two-sided coin.

May 13, 2020
4 min

As Her Tenure Concludes, Gemma New Reflects On Her Time As SLSO Resident Conductor

The end of the 2019/2020 season brings with it the conclusion of Gemma New's tenure as SLSO Resident Conductor.

May 13, 2020
2 min

Donor Spotlight: Emerson

As part of giving back to the communities where it operates, Emerson and its charitable trust provide financial support to local...

May 8, 2020
3 min

On the River: Roger Kaza

When I reach Roger Kaza, SLSO Principal Horn, he is sheltering in his Ozarks home. Surrounded by mountains and forests...

May 7, 2020
2 min

Donor Spotlight: Kay Drey's Favorite Instrument is the Orchestra

Kay Drey has always adored music. She remembers attending The Muny Opera in Forest Park as a kid—sitting with her sister on their parents’

May 5, 2020
2 min

Kevin McBeth: The Quiet and Solace

After speaking with Kevin, the director of the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, I feel calm, secure, hopeful.

May 4, 2020
3 min

Four Amazing Violinists Guest with the SLSO in the 2020/2021 Season

The 2020/2021 season is one packed with the world’s most sought-after musical talent.

Apr 30, 2020
3 min

Amy Kaiser: Treasures from the Everyday

The chorus had participated in one rehearsal with the orchestra, but any hope of performance was swept away by the threat of the pandemic.

Apr 20, 2020
3 min

Connection: A Conversation with Stéphane Denève

“Every program is carefully worked,” he says. “Nothing is chosen lightly. There is no program that is not a project, where there is not a na

Apr 16, 2020
2 min

SLSO Thanks Our Partners at Mercy

As our community faces this unprecedented pandemic, we are all deeply grateful for the life-saving efforts of our healthcare workers.

Apr 13, 2020
4 min

A Conductor's Role: A Conversation with Stéphane Denève

“We made every piece of the puzzle,” says SLSO Music Director Stéphane Denève, who was on the podium that day. “All the pieces were perfect,

Apr 7, 2020
3 min

Never Alone: A Conversation with Stéphane Denève

When I reach Stéphane by his preferred mode of digital communication (“I love Skype”), it is early afternoon at his home in Belgium.

Apr 3, 2020
2 min

Investing for Impact: The Berges Family Foundation

You don’t have to look far in St. Louis to see the inspiring work of the Berges Family Foundation. Jim and Cathy Berges have a talent for...

Mar 31, 2020
2 min

Finding Footing: Jennifer Nitchman

It happened so suddenly. One moment, shops were open, schools were bustling, musicians were performing. The next moment, life looked differe

Mar 31, 2020
2 min

Some Sort of Normalcy: Will James

Will James, SLSO Principal Percussionist, had no time to think. His children’s school would imminently close. His wife would need to remain

Mar 27, 2020
2 min

Creative Music Making Program Brings Joy Through Unique Collaboration

Now in its 11th year, Creative Music Making is a unique partnership between the SLSO, St. Louis Arc, and Maryville University Music Therapy

Mar 26, 2020
2 min

Flexible Hope: Jelena Dirks

“I miss the people,” says SLSO Principal Oboe Jelena Dirks. “I miss my friends—seeing them, making music with them. I miss the space of

Mar 26, 2020
2 min

David Halen: We Will Go On

“We normally live in this bubble of relative safety,” says SLSO Concertmaster David Halen. “It is easy to take things for granted.”

Mar 25, 2020
1 min

Video: SLSO Partners With Military Musicians

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has developed a robust relationship with military musicians in the U.S. Army and U.S Air Force stationed...

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