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 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 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.
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.
Dec 26, 20234 min read
SLSO SymphonyCares—Sharing Music In the Community
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's SymphonyCares program shares music with people in situations that make traveling to a concert difficult.
Dec 11, 20234 min read
Better Together—Creating Community Through Music
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has crystallized community partnerships throughout the region as a key priority today and into the future.
Dec 1, 20233 min read
Jazz Meets the Concert Hall: A Conversation with Leonard Slatkin
Leonard Slatkin conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in concerts in January 2024 exploring the intersection of jazz and classical music
Nov 24, 20233 min read
5 Questions with Composer Jeff Beal
Composer Jeff Beal shares insights into his new Violin Concerto, Body in Motion, which will be premiered by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Nov 14, 20233 min read
How the SLSO Reached 330,000 Students Last Year
In the 2022/2023 season, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s education programming engaged more than 330,000 students and teachers worldwide.
Nov 6, 20233 min read
Live at the Pulitzer: 20 Years of Art and Music
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Pulitzer concert series celebrates 20 years of pushing boundaries, connecting artforms.
Oct 18, 20235 min read
Behind the Scenes: An Inside Look at the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association
For more than 100 years, the St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Association has actively supported the SLSO in a variety of ways.
Oct 12, 20233 min read
New Live at The Sheldon Series Gives Audiences Greater Access to SLSO Musicians
New this season, a fresh collaboration with The Sheldon will give unprecedented access to the orchestra’s musicians: Live at The Sheldon.
Sep 18, 20233 min read
20 Years with Stéphane Denève—A Look at His Partnership with the SLSO
Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his SLSO debut.
Sep 12, 20233 min read
Meet the Eight New SLSO Musicians
The SLSO and Music Director Stéphane Denève are pleased to announce the appointments of eight new full-time musicians for the 23/24 season.
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