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Symphonic Explorations: A Journey Through Music with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents a captivating series of concerts that promise to be a feast for the senses. From the intimate notes of chamber music to grand orchestral performances, the SLSO explores themes of nature, adventure, and human experience. With performances honoring composers like Kaija Saariaho and starring renowned soloists such as Lawrence Power and Akiko Suwanai, these events offer a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. Let’s dive into the details of each performance that make this series truly unforgettable.
Mar 14, 2025
Share1. Lintu Conducts Schumann
A cold night passes into a radiant morning. In a performance honoring the pathbreaking composer Kaija Saariaho, who died last year, Ciel d’hiver (Winter Sky) begins in the orchestra’s heights, haunted piccolo shimmering like the northern lights. Magnus Lindberg’s new Viola Concerto pushes the fearless violist Lawrence Power to epic limits. And Schumann, struggling with illness, finds the warm light of dawn in the murmured fanfares of the Second Symphony.
14 - 16 Mar, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
University of Missouri-St. Louis
2. Bernstein and Williams
Music Director Stéphane Denève takes us on a cinematic journey. In this program, we climb the Himalayas in music by John Williams. Soloist Akiko Suwanai leads us through the shimmering mist of Guillaume Connesson’s Violin Concerto. Then we venture to the 1950s, gripped by the action and adventure of America’s bustling ports in music by Adolphus Hailstork and Leonard Bernstein’s On the Waterfront.
21 - 22 Mar, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
University of Missouri-St. Louis
3. Concerts for Kids Mo Willems' Because
Join your SLSO and Metro Theater Company for this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage told through music and theater. The New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems has created a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic. Amber Ren's illustrations and Jessie Montgomery's music beautifully bring Willems' story to life, reminding us that sometimes the smallest moments have the biggest impact.
Mar 23, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis, MO · Touhill Performing Arts Center
4. Debussy and Liszt
Music from poetry, and the poetry of music. Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun captures the hazy atmosphere of Mallarmé’s poem. Liszt’s Les preludes whips the orchestra into a frenzy to capture the four elements in dramatic interplay. Michael Spyres brings a chameleon-like voice to two passionate song cycles: Mahler’s lovelorn Songs of a Wayfarer and Britten’s hallucinatory Les Illuminations.
Mar 28, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis, MO · Touhill Performing Arts Center
5. Concerts for Kids The Tortoise and the Hare
On your mark. Get set. Go! Who will cross the finish line first—the fast and confident hare or the slow but determined tortoise? Set to the music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Gioachino Rossini, Edward Elgar, and Antonín Dvořák, we bring The Tortoise and the Hare to life as children dance and play along with the musicians of the SLSO. Based on the book The Tortoise and the Hare by Jenny Broom, illustrated by Nahta Nój.
Mar 29, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis, MO · The Sheldon
6. Batman in Concert
Batman™ in Concert brings the legendary tale of the Caped Crusader™ to life with a stunning symphonic performance by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Celebrate Tim Burton’s iconic take on Batman—featuring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger—and Danny Elfman’s exhilarating score. Dive into the heart of Gotham City's darkness and witness the power of music.
Apr 4, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis, MO · Stifel Theatre
7. Live at the Pulitzer 3
Experience bold and adventurous chamber music by composers of today, selected in response to exhibitions on view at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation and performed within the museum galleries.
Apr 8, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis, MO · Pulitzer Arts Foundation
8. Brahms' Violin Concerto
In music, we can be our full, imperfect selves. For violinist Christian Tetzlaff, Brahms’ Violin Concerto is filled with humanity, speaking of pain and joy, solace and companionship. For conductor John Storgårds, the music of Sibelius energizes us with its positive life-force. The Lemminkäinen Suite celebrates a Finnish folk hero as he journeys far and wide.
11 - 13 Apr, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
University of Missouri-St. Louis
9. Live at The Sheldon
Join us for this unique chamber music series curated and performed by SLSO musicians. Experience new and treasured repertoire masterfully brought to life on The Sheldon stage in a dynamic lineup of instruments and players.
Apr 24, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis, MO · The Sheldon
10. Dvořák's Cello Concerto
Emerging conductor Ruth Reinhardt makes her SLSO debut in a program that burns with radiance. Warmth emanates from Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler Symphony, a statement of defiance in troubled times. Longing sings through the unforgettable melodies of Dvořák’s Cello Concerto, performed by rising star Andrei Ioniță. Soulful darkness touches the SLSO’s strings in Bacewicz’s long-forgotten Concerto for Strings.
26 - 27 Apr, 2025
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
St. Louis, MO · Enterprise Center
Conclusion
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert series encapsulates the transformative power of music. From tributes to legendary composers and cinematic spectacles to enchanting performances for children, these events offer something for everyone. Whether you’re seeking introspection, inspiration, or simply an evening of incredible music, the SLSO provides a venue for connection and reflection. These concerts are not just performances; they are experiences that illuminate the beauty and complexity of life through the universal language of music.
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