FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [October 4, 2018] Contacts: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Eric Dundon [email protected] 314-286-4134 National/International: Nikki Scandalios [email protected] 704-340-4094
CHRIS BOTTI, GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING TRUMPETER, RETURNS TO PERFORM WITH ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
Botti to collaborate with SLSO for the fourth time on October 26, 2018, at Powell Hall
(October 4, 2018, St. Louis, MO) – Grammy® Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti will return to perform with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for one night only, blending the sounds of pop jazz with the SLSO on Friday, October 26, 2018.
An internationally-known instrumentalist, Botti has sold more than four million albums worldwide. Most recently, he won a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Pop Album for Impressions. The New York Times describes Botti as having a “trumpet sound that suggests the softer side of luminosity.”
Botti is one of several guest artists slated to appear with the SLSO as part of Live at Powell Hall during the 18/19 season. Other guest artists include Tony Award-winning actor/singer Leslie Odom, Jr. (December 2, 2018) and Tony Award-winning actress/singer Sutton Foster (February 23, 2019). Since 2010, the SLSO has hosted more than 150 Live at Powell Hall concerts: from movies like Singin‘ in the Rain, Harry Potter and tributes to the movie music of John Williams, to tribute concerts and one-night-only performances with award- winning guests including Nelly, Ben Folds, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Idina Menzel. ChrChris Botti
Chris Botti in Concert Friday, October 26, 2018, 7:30pm Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO
Tickets start at $45. Limited VIP Packages are available and include a Meet & Greet with Botti, priority seating, parking pass and drink vouchers. VIP Packages are $125/person and can be purchased by calling the Box Office.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at www.slso.org or by calling the Box Office at 314-534-1700.
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About the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Celebrated as one of today’s most exciting and enduring orchestras, the SLSO is the second-oldest orchestra in the country, celebrating its 139th year in the 2018/2019 season. Widely considered one of the world’s finest, the SLSO maintains its commitment to artistic excellence, educational impact, and community connections – all in service to its mission of enriching lives through the power of music.
In addition to its regular concert performances at Powell Hall, which has been the permanent home of the SLSO for 50 years, the orchestra is an integral part of the diverse and vibrant St. Louis community, presenting free education programs and performances throughout the region each year. The SLSO presents Live at the Pulitzer, a four-program series at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation. The SLSO also serves as the resident orchestra for Opera Theatre Saint Louis, with the 2019 season marking the 42nd year of a partnership that is unique in the country.
The Grammy Award–winning SLSO’s impact beyond the St. Louis region is realized through weekly Saturday night concert broadcasts on St. Louis Public Radio, celebrated recordings, and regular touring activity. The SLSO is a highly respected collaborator and sought-after artistic partner by some of the world’s greatest musicians and composers, as well as local and national organizations. The SLSO has a long history of robust and enduring collaborations with artists and composers that have developed and deepened over the years.
Today, the SLSO builds on the institution’s current momentum on all fronts, including artistic, financial, audience growth, and community impact, and looks toward the future with Stéphane Denève. Denève, who has been a frequent guest conductor with the orchestra since 2003, begins his tenure as Music Director with the 19/20 season, following this season as Music Director Designate. For more information, visit slso.org.
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