Follow Along with the Powell Hall Expansion and Renovation
News and updates about the expansion and renovation of Powell Hall, historic home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
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Tales from backstage, at the hall, and in the community
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Feb 262 min read
Meet Alex Shapiro, the SLSO’s new Chief Philanthropy Officer
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced the appointment of Alex Shapiro as Chief Philanthropy Officer, beginning February 26.
Feb 261 min read
Photos: SLSO performs Carmina Burana
The SLSO's February 17-18, 2024 performances of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana were a triumph.
Feb 2214 min read
Program Notes: Operatic Favorites (March 3, 2024)
Program March 3, 2024 Stéphane Denève, conductor Melissa Brooks, cello Erin Schreiber, violin Claudio Monteverdi Toccata from L'Orfeo...
Feb 135 min read
Introducing the SLSO's 145th Season
By Eric Dundon The SLSO has many things to anticipate this year, from forthcoming concerts this season—including a dazzling...
Feb 74 min read
Acoustic Design: Preserving Powell Hall's Signature Sound
By Eric Dundon Close your eyes and imagine the sound of Powell Hall, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s home. What do you hear? Maybe...
Feb 65 min read
Singing IN UNISON for 30 Years
By Justino Gordón-LeChevalié This season marks a milestone for the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus (IUC) as it commemorates three...
Feb 516 min read
Program Notes: Carmina Burana (February 17-18, 2024)
Program February 17-18, 2024 Stéphane Denève, conductor Ying Fang, soprano Sunnyboy Dladla, tenor Thomas Lehman, baritone Arvo Pärt...
Feb 513 min read
Program Notes: Lunar New Year (February 10, 2024)
Program February 10, 2024 Norman Huynh, conductor Rulin Olivia Zhang, erhu Chinese Education and Culture Center Dragon Dance Team Thunder...
Feb 22 min read
2024: The State of the Orchestra
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard looks forward to the year ahead.
Feb 11 min read
Photos: Stéphane Leads the SLSO in Musical Fables
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presented a multi-sensory experience on January 27-28, at Stifel Theatre, centered on the theme of fables.
Feb 11 min read
Photos: Jazz concerts with Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin
2024 kicked off with Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin leading the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in three jazz-tinged concerts.
Jan 2311 min read
Program Notes: Barber and Price (February 2, 2024)
Program February 2, 2024 Stéphane Denève, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin Valerie Coleman Umoja: Anthem of Unity (2019) Samuel Barber...
Jan 2111 min read
Program Notes: Musical Fables (January 27-28, 2024)
Program January 27-28, 2024 Stéphane Denève, conductor Ken Page, narrator Grégoire Pont, illustrator and animator Albert Roussel Le...
Jan 149 min read
Program Notes: Rhapsody in Blue (January 21, 2024)
Program January 21, 2023 Leonard Slatkin, conductor Aaron Diehl Trio, jazz trio Jeffery Siegel, piano Paul Turok A Joplin Overture Mary...
Jan 104 min read
The Music of Friends: Live at The Sheldon Series Brings Chamber Music Back to the SLSO
The Live at The Sheldon chamber music series, curated by SLSO musicians, is the orchestra’s most robust chamber music offerings in years.
Jan 84 min read
Acoustic design: Preserving Powell Hall’s Signature Sound
The renovation of Powell Hall will preserve and enhance the warm acoustics that have given the space an international reputation.
Jan 82 min read
Expansion and Renovation Impact: James McKay
James McKay, a St. Louis educator, uses the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's education programs regularly.
Jan 82 min read
Expansion and Renovation Impact: Kwamina Walker-Williams
Kwamina Walker-Williams, a longtime member of the IN UNISON Chorus, looks forward to having a dedicated space for rehearsal at Powell Hall.
Jan 413 min read
Program Notes: An American in Paris (January 13, 2024)
Program January 13, 2024 Leonard Slatkin, conductor Scott Andrews, clarinet Darius Milhaud La Création du monde, op. 81a (The Creation of...
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