Photos: Opening Weekend

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra kicked off its 144th season with a blockbuster program that showcased orchestral magic. Violinist Hilary Hahn joined the orchestra and Music Director Stéphane Denève for Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, a performance called "a perfect blend of flash and finesse." (KDHX)

The program also included two Richard Strauss tone poems, Don Juan and Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, as well as W.A. Mozart's The Magic Flute Overture and Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Photos by Dilip Vishwanat

Music Director Stéphane Denève and violinist Hilary Hahn acknowledge the crowd.

SLSO viola section.

Music Director Stéphane Denève and Concertmaster David Halen wait off stage at Stifel Theatre.

Shannon Wood, Principal Timpani

Xiomara Mass, Second Oboe

Music Director Stéphane Denève leads Richard Strauss's Don Juan.

Stéphane Denève and Hilary Hahn visits backstage at Stifel Theatre.

Nathan Lowry, Second Violinist

Hilary Hahn performs Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto.

SLSO Opening Weekend concert at Stifel Theatre.

Music Director Stéphane Denève

SLSO horn section

Violinist Hilary Hahn

Music Director Stéphane Denève