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Orchestral Music

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    November 7, 2011

    Ben Folds with the St. Louis Symphony, 11/6/11: Review

    Courtesy of the artist​Ben Folds with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Powell Hall November 6, 2012 As he sat behind Powell Symphony Hall's grand piano and sang the phrase "Kiss my ass goodbye," the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra echoed his melody with trumpets and Ben Folds smiled the smile of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2011

    Ben Folds on Making the Most of a Misunderstood Career

    Courtesy of the artist.​This Sunday, Ben Folds performs a sold-out show at Powell Hall alongside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We talked to the versatile, potty-mouthed and misunderstood performer during a rare moment of rest between rehearsing for one of his many orchestral concerts and j ... More >>

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    September 8, 2011

    The Rites are All Right

    Courtesy of the artist.​This Sunday, Ben Folds performs a sold-out show at Powell Hall alongside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We talked to the versatile, potty-mouthed and misunderstood performer during a rare moment of rest between rehearsing for one of his many orchestral concerts and j ... More >>

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    September 1, 2011

    Park Life

    Courtesy of the artist.​This Sunday, Ben Folds performs a sold-out show at Powell Hall alongside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We talked to the versatile, potty-mouthed and misunderstood performer during a rare moment of rest between rehearsing for one of his many orchestral concerts and j ... More >>

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    February 17, 2011

    From Poland, With Love

    Courtesy of the artist.​This Sunday, Ben Folds performs a sold-out show at Powell Hall alongside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We talked to the versatile, potty-mouthed and misunderstood performer during a rare moment of rest between rehearsing for one of his many orchestral concerts and j ... More >>

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    February 10, 2011

    Soundtrack for Dreamscapes

    Courtesy of the artist.​This Sunday, Ben Folds performs a sold-out show at Powell Hall alongside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We talked to the versatile, potty-mouthed and misunderstood performer during a rare moment of rest between rehearsing for one of his many orchestral concerts and j ... More >>

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    January 20, 2011

    German Motorworks

    Courtesy of the artist.​This Sunday, Ben Folds performs a sold-out show at Powell Hall alongside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We talked to the versatile, potty-mouthed and misunderstood performer during a rare moment of rest between rehearsing for one of his many orchestral concerts and j ... More >>

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    December 23, 2010

    Love Is A Beacon in the Night

    Courtesy of the artist.​This Sunday, Ben Folds performs a sold-out show at Powell Hall alongside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We talked to the versatile, potty-mouthed and misunderstood performer during a rare moment of rest between rehearsing for one of his many orchestral concerts and j ... More >>

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    November 18, 2010

    We Plead for the Fifth

    Courtesy of the artist.​This Sunday, Ben Folds performs a sold-out show at Powell Hall alongside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We talked to the versatile, potty-mouthed and misunderstood performer during a rare moment of rest between rehearsing for one of his many orchestral concerts and j ... More >>

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    June 30, 2010

    Classic Fun

    Courtesy of the artist.​This Sunday, Ben Folds performs a sold-out show at Powell Hall alongside the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. We talked to the versatile, potty-mouthed and misunderstood performer during a rare moment of rest between rehearsing for one of his many orchestral concerts and j ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2010

    SLSO Youth Orchestra Earns Kudos from New York Times

    Image source​The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestra made a triumphant New York debut last Tuesday, June 8, at a benefit performance in Riverside Church, earning a rave review in today's New York Times. "Significant collective and individual preparation had clearly gone into their ... More >>

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    May 26, 2010

    Caravan for Deals

    Image source​The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestra made a triumphant New York debut last Tuesday, June 8, at a benefit performance in Riverside Church, earning a rave review in today's New York Times. "Significant collective and individual preparation had clearly gone into their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2010

    Ozomatli Show Moved to Duck Room, No Longer With the Symphony

    The May 14 Ozomatli show originally scheduled to be with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has been moved to Blueberry Hill's Duck Room. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is no longer playing with the band. The show will start at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15. According to a press release from SLSO, peop ... More >>

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    March 3, 2010

    Into the Void

    The May 14 Ozomatli show originally scheduled to be with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has been moved to Blueberry Hill's Duck Room. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is no longer playing with the band. The show will start at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15. According to a press release from SLSO, peop ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2010

    SLSO to Dedicate Beethoven Concert to Des Lee

    umsl.eduLee, with wife Mary Ann.​The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra has just announced that it plans to dedicate its all-Beethoven concert on Saturday, January 30 to longtime benefactor E. Desmond "Des" Lee who died last week.Lee, who was 92, donated more than $70 million during his career as a ph ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 14, 2010

    SLSO To Donate Portion of Ticket Proceeds to the Red Cross

    ​The SLSO announced this afternoon that it will be donating a percentage of its ticket proceeds from the next two weekends to the American Red Cross. From a press release: The SLSO will donate to the American Red Cross five percent of single ticket revenues from orchestral series concerts ove ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2009

    Death of British Conductor Raises Further Questions About Assisted Suicide

    flickr.com/photos/alexfilesThe news came from England yesterday that orchestra conductor Sir Edward Downes, 85, and his wife Joan, 74, committed suicide together last week in Switzerland with the aid of a right-to-die organization called Dignitas.Lady Downes was terminally ill and in the last stages ... More >>

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    June 24, 2009

    Large-Bore Percussion

    flickr.com/photos/alexfilesThe news came from England yesterday that orchestra conductor Sir Edward Downes, 85, and his wife Joan, 74, committed suicide together last week in Switzerland with the aid of a right-to-die organization called Dignitas.Lady Downes was terminally ill and in the last stages ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    More Good News for SLSO

    It's a good time to be David Robertson right now.Not only has the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra music director been nationally-lauded for his superior singing and kazoo-playing, he has his musicians for another four years, thanks to a remarkably-peaceful labor agreement earlier this week.And now Ro ... More >>

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    March 4, 2009
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    December 10, 2008
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    December 10, 2008

    Jingle Belleville

    East-side entertainment

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    November 5, 2008

    Guitar Masters

    Old, new, borrowed and true

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    October 29, 2008

    Journey to Gloomy Transylvania

    It's a hell of a show

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    September 24, 2008

    Rach out with Your Baton Out

    The SLSO is off and running

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    August 27, 2008

    Night of the Viola

    All you violinists can stay home

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    May 14, 2008

    Cue Stevie Nicks!

    It's time for the Gypsy Caravan

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2008

    Go! Top St. Louis Weekend Events: May 2-4

    It's time for the Gypsy Caravan

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    March 5, 2008

    Mexican Getaway

    It's time for the Gypsy Caravan

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    January 16, 2008

    Turangalîla-philia

    It's time for the Gypsy Caravan

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    December 12, 2007

    Concerted Efforts

    It's time for the Gypsy Caravan

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    August 8, 2007

    Sounds of Summer

    It's time for the Gypsy Caravan

  • News

    May 9, 2007

    Download Mozart

    The Saint Louis Symphony is ready to hit the high-tech notes.

  • Music

    February 14, 2007

    Portrait Concert Series: Steve Reich and George Crumb

    7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, February 14 and 15. Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts (3716 Washington Boulevard).

  • Calendar

    August 24, 2005

    Concerts

    7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, February 14 and 15. Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts (3716 Washington Boulevard).

  • News

    August 24, 2005

    Unfinished Symphony

    The arrival of a brilliant conductor was drowned out by labor discord. Now the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra begins a new season -- with some strings attached.

  • Calendar

    December 29, 2004

    Remember Nonna?

    Her kitchen welcomes you!

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    November 10, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Week of November 10, 2004

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    September 15, 2004

    You Say It's Your Birthday

    Well, it's the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra's birthday, too!

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    September 1, 2004

    Opening Nights

    Well, it's the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra's birthday, too!

  • Culture

    May 15, 2002

    Honk If You Love Vonk

    The maestro's tumultuous tenure with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra comes to a close

  • Culture

    December 19, 2001

    If We Make It Through December

    The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra passes its first financial hurdle

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    November 7, 2001

    Triple Threat

    The Eroica Trio bring their lovely harmonies and visages to St. Louis

  • Culture

    September 12, 2001

    Stop the Music

    If the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra does not raise $29 million by the end of this year, it's bankrupt

  • Calendar

    September 12, 2001

    Allegro!

    Despite financial jeopardy, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra puts on a game face for the start of its 122nd season

  • Culture

    March 28, 2001

    Bang the Drum Repeatedly

    Composer Philip Glass and timpanist Jonathan Haas move the kettledrums to the front of the Powell Hall stage

  • Culture

    March 7, 2001

    Radiodead

    The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra goes off the air

  • News

    April 5, 2000

    Symphony Overtures

    A great orchestra at great risk, the SLSO seeks major donors to close the endowment gap between their $28 million and the $100 million of their competitors

  • Culture

    November 17, 1999

    ADAMS RIBBED

    Composer John Adams airs his "Naive and Sentimental Music" at Powell Hall

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    November 10, 1999

    ADAMS' TASK

    Risk-taking composer John Adams conducts the St. Louis Symphony

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