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OTSL's 'New Works, Bold Voices' takes on current events, social justice
OTSL's 'New Works, Bold Voices' takes on current events, social justice Markel Reed as James Baldwin and Jonathan Johnson as William F.
Beautiful, hilarious 'Gianni Schicchi' opens outdoor season at Opera Theatre of St. Louis
Beautiful, hilarious 'Gianni Schicchi' opens outdoor season at Opera Theatre of St. Louis 1 of 11 From left: Bianca Orsi, La'Shelle Q.
Stephanie Childress makes jubilant SLSO conducting debut at Powell Hall
Stephanie Childress makes jubilant SLSO conducting debut at Powell Hall Associate conductor Stephanie Childress makes her performance debut with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on March 26, 2021, at Powell Hall. Photo by Jon Gitchoff By Eric Meyer Special to the Post-Dispatch Just two weeks after her St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performance debut, assistant conductor Stephanie Childress takes the podium for the first time this weekend at Powell Hall.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra extends Denève’s contract to 2026
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra extends Denève’s contract to 2026 Music director Stéphane Denève conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on March 26, 2021, at Powell Hall. It was the SLSO's first in-person performance at Powell since November. Photo by Jon Gitchoff By Eric Meyer Special to the Post-Dispatch The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced a four-year extension of Stéphane Denève’s contract as music director, through the end of the 2025-26 season.
Denève uses stillness of Powell Hall to great effect in SLSO's return
Denève uses stillness of Powell Hall to great effect in SLSO's return 1 of 3 The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs March 26, 2021, for a socially distanced audience at Powell Hall in St. Louis. It was the SLSO's first in-person performance at Powell since November. Socially distanced audience members listen as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs March 26, 2021, at Powell Hall. It was the SLSO's first in-person performance at Powell since November.
Answered prayers: Live opera returns with 'Suor Angelica' at Winter Opera St. Louis
Answered prayers: Live opera returns with 'Suor Angelica' at Winter Opera St. Louis 1 of 4 From left: Emily Moore, Sarah Pistorius and Karen Kanakis in the Winter Opera St. Louis production of "Suor Angelica" A scene from the Winter Opera St. Louis production of "Suor Angelica" A scene from the Winter Opera St. Louis production of "Suor Angelica" A scene from the Winter Opera St. Louis production of "Suor Angelica" By Eric Meyer Special to the Post-Dispatch A year after the pandemic closed...
SLSO brings live music, audiences back to Powell Hall for spring
After months of anticipation — and a year after the cancelation of 2019-20 season — audiences will return to Powell Hall on March 26 for the reboot of live, in-person St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concerts. Music director Stéphane Denève conducts five weeks of chamber orchestra concerts, Stephanie Childress makes her debut as SLSO assistant conductor leading two weeks of concerts, and SLSO conductor laureate Leonard Slatkin returns to Powell the weekend of April 23-25.
Hybrid will be the way forward for St. Louis classical music organizations
After a year of closings, cancellations, postponements and pivots, we reflect on how quickly everyday life changed. And as vaccines bring a dose of optimism, we look to the future for the arts and entertainment community in St. Louis. How it started • It was going to be a “vibrant spring” of classical music offerings, according to the headline in our 2020 Spring Arts Guide. The article boasted dozens of classical concerts throughout St. Louis. Then came the announcements.
Hybrid will be the way forward for St. Louis classical music organizations
Hybrid will be the way forward for St. Louis classical music organizations St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians — including (from left) Andrea Jarrett, Michael Casimir and Elizabeth Chung — perform Sept. 24, 2020, at Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza on the campus of the Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The midday event was part of the SLSO's "On the Go" series of pop-up concerts.
SLSO brings live music, audiences back to Powell Hall for spring
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra music director Stéphane Denève By Eric Meyer Special to the Post-Dispatch After months of anticipation — and a year after the cancelation of 2019-20 season — audiences will return to Powell Hall on March 26 for the reboot of live, in-person St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concerts.
Best Bets: Comedians, film festival's greatest hits, and virtual opera and theater productions
Best Bets: Comedians, film festival's greatest hits, and virtual opera and theater productions Here are a few of our staff picks for the coming week. 📅 ONGOING 📅 ‘Jacked!’ When Through March 31 • Where metroplays.org/jacked • How much $16 and up (free or pay-what-you-can through Jan.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra suspends previously announced spring programming
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra suspends previously announced spring programming Stéphane Denève conducts a chamber concert Oct. 16, 2020, at Powell Symphony Hall. Photo by Dilip Vishwanat By Eric Meyer | Special to the Post-Dispatch Based on guidance from city health officials and experts at Washington University School of Medicine, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will suspend its previously announced programming through May.
Best Bets: A handful of New Year's Eve events
Best Bets: A handful of New Year's Eve events Here are a few of our staff picks for the coming week. 📅 ONGOING 📅 Cooking, Carols and Cocktails This holiday season, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents a virtual series that pairs festive dishes and cocktails with music by local artists.
Best Bets: An elephant's virtual birthday party and a handful of New Year's Eve events
Best Bets: An elephant's virtual birthday party and a handful of New Year's Eve events Here are a few of our staff picks for the coming week. 📅 ONGOING 📅 Cooking, Carols and Cocktails This holiday season, the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents a virtual series that pairs festive dishes and cocktails with music by local artists.
Best Bets: 'Muny Holiday Magic,' ‘Songs of the Holidays’
Best Bets: 'Muny Holiday Magic,' ‘Songs of the Holidays’ 1 of 2 The Bosman Twins in 2015 at Ferring Jazz Bistro Brad Tursi (left) and Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion From staff reports SUNDAY St. Louis Chamber Chorus: ‘Commissioned’ When 3 p.m. Dec.
Best Bets: Plastic Cup Boyz, Bosman Twins, Holiday Night Lights, Old Dominion, 'Muny Holiday Magic'
Best Bets: Plastic Cup Boyz, Bosman Twins, Holiday Night Lights, Old Dominion, 'Muny Holiday Magic' 1 of 2 The Bosman Twins in 2015 at Ferring Jazz Bistro Brad Tursi (left) and Matthew Ramsey of Old Dominion From staff reports FRIDAY Plastic Cup Boyz When 7:30 and 10 p.m. Dec. 18-19, 7 p.m. Dec.
Best Bets: Free Fridays at Six Flags, 'Nutcracker Extravaganza,' Krampus at the Darkness, El Monstero
Best Bets: Free Fridays at Six Flags, 'Nutcracker Extravaganza,' Krampus at the Darkness, El Monstero A St. Louis Ballet production of "The Nutcracker" Photo by Pratt Kreidich, St. Louis Ballet From staff reports FRIDAY Open Air Concert Series: Be.Be & the Neo-Souls When 6 and 8:30 p.m. Dec. 11 • Where The Grandel, 3610 Grandel Square • How much Sold out • More info metrotix.com Be.Be & the Neo-Souls make a return to the Open Air Concert Series.
Where to hear St. Louis holiday concerts this season - in person and virtually
Where to hear St. Louis holiday concerts this season — in person and virtually Diverse holiday programming, both sacred and secular, comes in a variety of inventive and traditional formats. The Bach Society of St. Louis presents its ever-popular Christmas Candlelight Concert online, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra expands its existing digital content with new holiday videos.
SLSO forges ahead with more downsized, distanced concerts at Powell Hall
SLSO forges ahead with more downsized, distanced concerts at Powell Hall Stéphane Denève conducts a chamber concert Oct. 16, 2020, at Powell Symphony Hall. Photo by Dilip Vishwanat By Eric Meyer Special to the Post-Dispatch On the heels of successful in-person concerts in October, music director Stéphane Denève and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra return to Powell Hall for another two weeks of performances in November.
SLSO forges ahead, announces more in-person concerts
SLSO forges ahead, announces more in-person concerts Stéphane Denève conducts a chamber concert at Powell Symphony Hall,Oct. 16, 2020. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat) Dilip Vishwanat By Eric Meyer Special to the Post-Dispatch On the heels of successful in-person concerts in October, music director Stéphane Denève and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra return to Powell Hall for another two weeks of performances in November.
For 10th annual Interfaith Concert, Arts & Faith St. Louis spreads a message of compassion
For 10th annual Interfaith Concert, Arts & Faith St. Louis spreads a message of compassion Anita Jackson Courtesy of the artist By Eric Meyer | Special to the Post-Dispatch For the past nine years, Arts & Faith St. Louis has nearly filled the Sheldon Concert Hall for its annual Interfaith Concert. This year, the seats will be empty, but organizers hope “Songs of Compassion” will reach a large virtual audience.
Brewer, Slatkin bring outdoor crowd to its feet in moving 'reboot' of live orchestral music
Brewer, Slatkin bring outdoor crowd to its feet in moving 'reboot' of live orchestral music 1 of 2 Opera singer Christine Brewer performs Sept. 13, 2020, as part of a “Symphony Reboot” concert at Frontier Park in St. Charles. Opera singer Christine Brewer performs Sept. 13, 2020, as part of a “Symphony Reboot” concert at Frontier Park in St. Charles.
With concert halls quiet, here's what 7 classical musicians are up to
With concert halls quiet, here's what 7 classical musicians are up to With the recent announcement by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra postponing the remaining live concerts of the 2019-20 season, musicians have had their COVID-19 break extended even further. We caught up with seven local musicians — singers, conductors and instrumentalists, including some members of the SLSO — to see how they’re getting along during the prolonged disruption. Jermaine Smith Jermaine Smith Photo by Michelle L.
Best Bets: Zac Brown Band, Aphra Behn Festival, Jake's Leg, Black Lips, the Revivalists
Best Bets: Zac Brown Band, Aphra Behn Festival, Jake's Leg, Black Lips, the Revivalists Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead. FRIDAY National Geographic Live! 'Kara Cooney: When Women Ruled the Earth' Author and professor of Egyptian art and architecture will speak at The Touhill Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. handout When 7:30 p.m. Friday • Where Blanche M.
A little Viennese Classicism at the symphony with guest conductor
A little Viennese Classicism at the symphony with guest conductor St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Hall on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Photo by Jon Gitchoff Jon Gitchoff British guest conductor Nicholas McGegan, a St. Louis favorite, returned to Powell Hall this weekend to lead the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra through what he described as an “extraordinarily jolly concert” of Viennese Classical music featuring Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert.
Best Bets: Celebration Day, Diane Rehm, 2 Chainz, Michael Rapaport, 'Varsity Art XXIV'
Best Bets: Celebration Day, Diane Rehm, 2 Chainz, Michael Rapaport, 'Varsity Art XXIV' Our staff picks the best things to do this week — with a look ahead. FRIDAY Celebration Day: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin John Pessoni of El Monstero performs at the Pageant in St. Louis on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017.
Uplifting St. Louis Chamber Chorus concert features world premiere and tribute
Uplifting St. Louis Chamber Chorus concert features world premiere and tribute Post-Dispatch classical music critic Sarah Bryan Miller acknowledges St. Louis Chamber Chorus artistic director Philip Barnes on Feb. 16, 2020, after Barnes honored Miller during the ensemble's performance at the Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis. The performance was dedicated to Miller with a world premier selection commissioned in her honor.
St. Louis Symphony's spirited performance bridges the familiar and the strange
St. Louis Symphony's spirited performance bridges the familiar and the strange It’s one of the most recognizable tunes in the Western canon. You’ve heard it in commercials, in movies, in cartoons and as ring tones.
'Special Blend' presents a rare combo of classical guitar and chamber strings
'Special Blend' presents a rare combo of classical guitar and chamber strings Mak Grgic Photo by Melani Topalovic In the perfectly intimate space of the fourth-floor ballroom of the Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries on Monday night, a unique collaboration between St. Louis Classical Guitar and Chamber Music Society of St. Louis came off handsomely.
Randall Scarlata is a resplendent replacement in season-opening 'Great Artists' concert
Washington University's Great Artists Series opened its fourth season Sunday night, continuing the parade of acclaimed artists from around the globe. Substituting for the originally scheduled Eric Owens, baritone Randall Scarlata and pianist Jeremy Denk performed Franz Schubert’s “Winterreise” (winter journey) song cycle, enthralling a crowded house at the 560 Music Building. While understandably disappointed by Owens' cancellation due to illness, the audience clearly liked the replacement.
SLSO performs a sprightly, spectacular 'Baroque Fireworks'
Fire, water and air (on a G string) — that’s what the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra offers at Powell Hall this weekend courtesy of Handel, Bach and guest conductor Richard Egarr. Handel’s brassy “Music for the Royal Fireworks” along with the “Water Music” Suite and Sonata à 5, HWV 288 occupy the first half of the concert. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and Orchestral Suite No. 3 round out the second half, making for a musically spectacular event.
John Williams, Denève wow a cheering Powell Hall audience
John Williams conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Hall on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. Photo by Jon Gitchoff Jon Gitchoff After an absence of more than 20 years, John Williams, the “musical king of Hollywood,” returned to Powell Hall on Friday night to share the podium with his longtime friend, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra music director Stéphane Denève.
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