St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

“We believe that symphonic music is a living artform, and there are many outstanding composer voices that deserve performances." Read more about how the SLSO commissions and gives repeat performances of new music > https://lnkd.in/ggd9gZw9

Tomorrow, find out what music will fill Powell Hall when it reopens this September. Ann Choomack, SLSO piccolo, gives a sneak peek.   Mark your calendars for the season announcement on Feb 11.

Only a few months left until music fills the renovated Powell Hall once again. Cellist Yin Xiong previews what's to come. Mark your calendars for the season announcement on Feb 11.

This September, music returns to Powell Hall. Principal Horn Roger Kaza gives you a sneak peek at the season-long celebration. Mark your calendars for our 2025/2026 season announcement > February 11.

We're just a few months away from the reopening of Powell Hall, with the renovated and brand-new spaces nearly ready to shine.

Congratulations to our President and CEO, Marie-Helene Bernard, on receiving the Outstanding Arts Professional Award from the Saint Louis Visionary Awards! 🎉 She joins an impressive roster of leaders recognized for their achievements in support of the arts in St. Louis. Leading the SLSO for nearly ten years, Marie-Hélène is a tireless advocate for all the arts in our region, and has guided the SLSO with great clarity and vision.

Earlier today, SLSO musicians came together with The Sheldon's All-Star Chorus and UMSL Voices of Jubilee, led by Maria A. Ellis, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote speaker Fredrika Newton of the Huey P. Newton Foundation moved us with her inspiring words as we reflected on this year’s theme, “Beloved Community” — a reminder of Dr. King’s dream of unity, equality, and hope for all. ❤️

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with us next Monday. Join musicians of the SLSO and voices from The Sheldon’s All-Star Chorus and the UMSL’s Voices of Jubilee gospel choir at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observation at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. This year’s theme is the “Beloved Community,” a place where all can thrive. Fredricka Newton, activist and founder/CEO of the Huey P. Newton Foundation, will be delivering the keynote address. 📍 Touhill Performing Arts Center 🕑 Monday, Jan. 20, 11:00am 🎟️ Free Admission | No Tickets Needed > https://shop.slso.org/8748

The SLSO was honored to present its Holocaust Composer Stories project at the Association of Holocaust Organizations conference last weekend. This beautiful project explores the stories of those impacted by the Holocaust through music. To launch the project, SLSO musicians have shared Pavel Haas' String Quartet. We are excited to launch a classroom version of this project later this month in schools across Missouri.

After a summer and fall of painting and cleaning, it's time to start installing a new floor in Powell Hall's auditorium. When everything is complete, the stained white oak floor will look the same as the previous floor. Read more in our latest project update > https://lnkd.in/gTuHwv64