Program Notes: Bernstein and Sibelius (January 28-29, 2023)
Stéphane Denève conducts Bernstein (with violinist James Ehnes), Sibelius, and a world premiere by James Lee III.
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tales from backstage, at the hall, and in the community
with the st. louis symphony orchestra
- Jan 9
- 8 min
Program Notes: Grimaud Plays Brahms (January 21-22, 2023)
Stéphane Denève, conductor, Hélène Grimaud, piano, perform music by Detlev Glanert, Kevin Puts, and Johannes Brahms.
- Jan 4
- 3 min
7 Questions with Kevin Puts
Composer Kevin Puts shared insight on his life as an artist and his SLSO-commissioned Concerto for Orchestra.
- Jan 3
- 2 min
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Choruses to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Community Concert
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will honor the legacy of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a free concert January 16.
- Jan 2
- 8 min
Program Notes: Ravel's Piano Concerto in G (January 14, 2023)
Cristian Măcelaru and Alice Sara Ott. Saint-Saëns La foi, Ravel Piano Concerto in G, Shostakovich Symphony No. 1
- Dec 21, 2022
- 1 min
Photos: Mercy Holiday Celebration 2022
Powell Hall was decked out in red, green, and gold. Santa was in front of the Christmas tree. Families and friends gathered for selfies...
- Dec 20, 2022
- 2 min
2022: Year in Photos
The SLSO’s 142nd year was full of exciting moments.
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
SLSO Mourns the Passing of Dr. Robert Ray, IN UNISON Chorus founding director
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra community is saddened by the passing of Dr. Robert Ray, the founding director of the IN UNISON Chorus.
- Dec 15, 2022
- 19 min
Humans of St. Louis: Vivian Fox & Michelle Byrd
IN UNISON Chorus members Vivian Fox and Michelle Byrd share their stories with Humans of St. Louis.
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Photos: Handel's Messiah
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performed George Frideric Handel's Messiah on December 2-4 at Powell Hall.
- Dec 1, 2022
- 1 min
Photos: Live at the Pulitzer | More beautiful discourse
The November 15 St. Louis Symphony: Live at the Pulitzer concert featured music by Australian composers.
- Nov 28, 2022
- 7 min
Program Notes: All Mozart (December 9-11, 2022)
Jane Glover conducts an all-Mozart program with SLSO Concertmaster David Halen.
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
Everyone Knows the Hallelujah Chorus. Here are Other Moving Moments from Handel’s Messiah.
Everyone Knows the Hallelujah Chorus. Here are Other Moving Moments from Handel’s Messiah.
- Nov 22, 2022
- 3 min
The SLSO’s College Connections Builds Bridges Between Jennings Music Students and Logan University
SLSO College Connections builds bridges between high school music students and area higher education institutions.
- Nov 21, 2022
- 4 min
Program Notes: Handel's Messiah (December 2-4, 2022)
Laurence Cummings and four talented guest vocalists make their SLSO debuts performing Handel’s Messiah with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus.
- Nov 18, 2022
- 17 min
Humans of St. Louis: Stéphane Denève
Newly minted St. Louisan Stéphane Denève shares his experiences with Humans of St. Louis.
- Nov 14, 2022
- 8 min
Program Notes: Pines of Rome (November 26-27, 2022)
Xian Zhang conducts a program full of Italian influence with the work of Respighi, Rossini, and Rachmaninoff performed by pianist George Li.
- Nov 10, 2022
- 4 min
8 Reasons to Spend the Holiday Season with your SLSO
Here are eight reasons to celebrate the 2022 holiday season with your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
- Nov 7, 2022
- 8 min
Program Notes: The Planets (November 18-20, 2022)
Stéphane Denève leads Gustav Holt's The Planets, the World Premiere of Connesson's Astéria, and music from Ngwenyama and Lee III.
- Nov 2, 2022
- 4 min
Composers of Our Time
Composers Nathalie Joachim, James Lee III, Kevin Puts, and Oswald Huỳnh share their insights on life as a composer.
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