The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Salutes the Blues
The SLSO salutes the St. Louis Blues on their remarkable run in the Stanley Cup playoffs!
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tales from backstage, at the hall, and in the community
with the st. louis symphony orchestra
- Jun 10, 2019
- 4 min
Playbill: Speaking Out - A New Opera Premieres at Opera Theatre Saint Louis
By Rebecca Lentjes During June, the SLSO skillfully wears another of its many hats, serving as the orchestra for Opera Theatre Saint...
- Jun 3, 2019
- 4 min
Playbill: Immersive Melodies - Film Music With the SLSO
By Tim Munro In June, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra brings an array of acts for its Live at Powell Hall series: from R&B artist Ledisi...
- May 29, 2019
- 1 min
Photos: Joining Forces on Stage
On May 19, members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra teamed up with military musicians from the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America...
- May 1, 2019
- 7 min
Program Notes: Tchaikovsky's Sixth
Friday, May 3, 2019 at 10:30am Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 8:00pm Leonard Slatkin, conductor Hila Plitmann, soprano BARBER Symphony No. 1 in...
- May 1, 2019
- 2 min
The Ghostbusters Won’t Just Be On the SLSO’s Big Screen, You Can Meet Them In Person
Proton packs, ghost traps, Ecto goggles – these are not instruments (or tools) typically associated with orchestras. On May 17-18,...
- Apr 26, 2019
- 3 min
'They Sing With the Heart' – Be a Part of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus
“Magnificent.” “Bold and confident.” “Gratifyingly powerful.” This is how critics have described performances by the St. Louis Symphony...
- Apr 10, 2019
- 5 min
Painting with Sound: The Youth Orchestra up Close
By Tim Munro Backstage, Powell Hall is buzzing. Snatches of energetic conversation are trailed by giggles. Teenagers fly past me carrying...
- Apr 8, 2019
- 2 min
Reflections on a Half-Century Relationship with the SLSO
By Leonard Slatkin They say that time flies when you are having fun. If that is true, time went by at supersonic speed. It’s hard to...
- Apr 3, 2019
- 1 min
Outside the SLSO: Low Brass Hits at High Note
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s reach goes far beyond Powell Hall. Many musicians participate in other ensembles, run private studios,...
- Apr 3, 2019
- 9 min
Program Notes: Mozart and Strauss
Friday, April 5, 2019 at 10:30am Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 8:00pm Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 3:00pm Gemma New, conductor Mark Sparks,...
- Mar 26, 2019
- 5 min
Leonard's Long-Lasting Legacy
Two SLSO musicians appointed by Leonard Slatkin reflect on the Conductor Laureate ahead of the two-week celebration of his 50-year...
- Mar 20, 2019
- 5 min
Playbill: The Orchestra That Does Things Differently
A Zesty Conversation with Leonard Slatkin By Doyle Armbrust I’ve had the good fortune – and occasional breathtaking misfortune – of...
- Mar 20, 2019
- 3 min
Navigating New Construction to Grand Center
Additional construction on I-44 set to begin in March. Here’s how to avoid it. St. Louis Symphony Orchestra patrons attending concerts at...
- Mar 15, 2019
- 7 min
Program Notes: Youth Orchestra Concert
Saturday, March 23, 2018 at 1:00pm Gemma New, conductor ABIGAIL RICHARDSON-SCHULTE GO! SMETANA Vltava (The Moldau) from Má vlast VERDI La...
- Mar 15, 2019
- 7 min
Program Notes: Franck's D Minor
Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:30am Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 8:00pm Gilbert Varga, conductor Daniel Müller-Schott, cello DUKAS The...
- Mar 11, 2019
- 2 min
SLSO Fosters Art Through the Generations
Area students win honors in annual SLSO art contest, including great-granddaughter of former longtime SLSO violist Art runs deep in Zofia...
- Mar 7, 2019
- 7 min
Program Notes: Beethoven's Violin Concerto
Friday, March 15, 2019 at 8:00pm Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 8:00pm Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 3:00pm Anthony Marwood, leader and violin...
- Mar 6, 2019
- 11 min
Program Notes: Brahms' German Requiem
Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 8:00pm Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 3:00pm Nathalie Stutzmann, conductor Siobhan Stagg, soprano Stephen Powell,...
- Feb 28, 2019
- 3 min
SLSO program serves as a ‘bridge’ between orchestra students, classical music, and higher education
Angelo Collier has big musical goals. The 8th grade student at Jennings Junior High School in north St. Louis County is a member of the...
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