Program Notes: Thibaudet Plays Gershwin (March 18-19, 2022)
Stéphane conducts Lee, Gershwin with pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and Rachmaninoff.
tales from backstage, at the hall, and in the community
with the st. louis symphony orchestra
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Meet Aaron Wolz, the SLSO’s First Youth Orchestra Library Intern
This year, Youth Orchestra member joins the SLSO Library as its first YO intern.
- Mar 7
- 6 min
The SLSO's First Composer Workshop
In January 2022, the SLSO ran its first Composer Workshop, designed to establish and foster relationships with composers.
- Mar 7
- 4 min
Q&A: A Conversation with Composer Stacy Garrop
On March 12-13, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will give the world premiere performances of Garrop’s Goddess Triptych.
- Mar 7
- 7 min
Program Notes: Stéphane Conducts The Firebird (March 12-13, 2022)
Stéphane Denève conducts Garrop, Saint-Saëns, Dukas, and Stravinsky.
- Mar 2
- 2 min
A Treasured Tradition Returns to Powell Hall This May – Joining Forces On Stage
A tradition begun in 2017 returns this May, as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra teams up with military musicians for Joining Forces.
- Feb 28
- 5 min
Program Notes: Mozart's Requiem (March 4-6, 2022)
Dmitry Sinkovsky conducts, sings, and plays violin; and guest soloists and the St. Louis Symphony Chorus join for Mozart's Requiem.
- Feb 25
- 5 min
March With Your SLSO Has a Little Bit of Everything
Over the course of the month, the SLSO and its family of ensembles has 15 performances spanning five venues in four states.
- Feb 24
- 3 min
From Whitney to Jazz—New SLSO Concerts Announced for May/June 2022
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced concerts for summer 2022, including the Indigo Girls and tributes to Queen and Whitney Houston.
- Feb 22
- 3 min
Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner to Play Rarely Performed Clarinet Concerto, March 27
Katie Lee is the 2022 winner of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra's Concerto Competition.
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Reconsidering the Timeless Tale of Peter and the Wolf
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has teamed up with the Endangered Wolf Center to change misconceptions about wolves.
- Feb 11
- 5 min
Q&A: A Conversation with Composer Christopher Stark
On March 8-9, 2022, the SLSO will premiere composer Christopher Stark's 2nd Nature, a piece for solo violin, electronics, and video.
- Feb 9
- 3 min
SLSO Untold: 1922 Concert Delights Southeast Missourians
Almost 100 years ago, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra wowed audiences in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at a concert at the university.
- Feb 7
- 7 min
Mendelssohn and Bach (February 11-12, 2022)
Stephane conducts Bach, Haydn, Wagner, and Mendelssohn
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Meet Julie Gibbs, the SLSO’s new Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer
Julie Gibbs is the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's new Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer.
- Jan 31
- 1 min
Photos: Inaugural SLSO Composer Workshop Community Concert
Launched in January 2022, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Composer Workshop is a yearly, multi-day immersive residency for composers.
- Jan 31
- 5 min
Program Notes: Chan Conducts Tchaikovsky (February 5-6, 2022)
Elim Chan conducts Tan Dun's The Tears of Nature with Martin Grubinger, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2.
- Jan 27
- 2 min
Meet Dr. Yolanda Alovor, the SLSO’s First Vice President of External Affairs and EDI
Dr. Yolanda Alovor is the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's first VP of External Affairs and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Jan 26
- 4 min
New SLSO Digital Concerts Are Here!
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra launches a new slate of digital concerts in 2022, featuring full orchestral and chamber music concerts.
- Jan 24
- 5 min
Program Notes: Adams Conducts Adams (January 28-29, 2022)
John Adams conducts music by Gabriella Smith and Jean Sibelius, and his own piano concerto with Jeremy Denk.