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
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tales from backstage, at the hall, and in the community
with the st. louis symphony orchestra
- 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...
- Mar 24, 2020
- 3 min
5 Ways You Can Stay Engaged with your SLSO
Through digital tools, you can still engage with SLSO musicians, Music Director Stéphane Denève, and memorable performances.
- Mar 9, 2020
- 1 min
Photos: SLSO, SVA Host 30th Annual Picture the Music
On March 5, Powell Hall transformed into an art gallery with works by 100 students. The 30th annual Picture the Music contest, presented...
- Mar 9, 2020
- 11 min
Program Notes: Adams Conducts Adams
Friday, March 27, 2020, at 10:30AM Saturday, March 28, 2020, at 8:00PM John Adams, conductor Jeremy Denk, piano BEETHOVEN Fidelio...
- Mar 3, 2020
- 7 min
Program Notes: Youth Orchestra Performs Symphonic Dances
Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 3:00PM St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra Stéphane Denève, conductor Gemma New, conductor Anna Zhong, violin...
- Mar 3, 2020
- 5 min
Program Notes: The Damnation of Faust
Friday, March 13, 2020, at 8:00PM Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 8:00PM Stéphane Denève, conductor Isabel Leonard, soprano (Marguerite)...
- Mar 2, 2020
- 4 min
Meet the Musicians: Malachi Owens, SLSO Choruses
Malachi Owens has the longest tenure of any member of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus to date. He has appeared as a soloist with the SLSO...
- Feb 24, 2020
- 9 min
Program Notes: Bolero
Friday, March 6, 2020, at 10:30AM Friday, March 6, 2020, at 8:00PM Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 8:00PM Stéphane Denève, conductor Timothy...
- Feb 17, 2020
- 4 min
A Unifying Force in St. Louis
The IN UNISON Chorus started as something of a pick-up group in 1994. In January 1995, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra was scheduled to...
- Feb 17, 2020
- 9 min
Program Notes: Beethoven and Schubert
Saturday, Febuary 29, 2020, at 8:00PM Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 3:00PM Nicholas McGegan, conductor Seong-Jin Cho, piano HAYDN Symphony...
- Feb 15, 2020
- 4 min
8 Reasons to Subscribe to the SLSO’s 2020/2021 Season Today
For his second year as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Music Director, Stéphane Denève crafted a season that includes a wide range of...
- Feb 11, 2020
- 4 min
St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra Alumni Relive Musical Memories At Special Concert
Take a look at a map of the United States. Now, fill in the map with states where an alumnus of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra...
- Feb 9, 2020
- 8 min
Program Notes: Bruckner's Seventh
Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 8:00PM Sunday, February 16, 2020, at 3:00PM Rafael Payare, conductor Baiba Skride, violin SOFIA...
- Feb 6, 2020
- 3 min
Stéphane on Faust
By Jen Roberts Hector Berlioz (1803-1869) was just 25 when he discovered a French translation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Faust. He...
- Feb 4, 2020
- 7 min
Join the Dialogue – A Look at the SLSO’s 2020/2021 Season
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, says it best: “I think to go forward, you always have to glance a...
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