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St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Announces Two-Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [October 20, 2020] Contacts: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Eric Dundon [email protected], 314-286-4134 National/International: NiKKi Scandalios [email protected], 704-340-4094 ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES TWO-WEEK CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL AT POWELL HALL, OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 8; ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SCREENING OF BEETLEJUICE ON NOVEMBER 6; PLUS RETURN OF CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERTS WITH MUSIC DIRECTOR STÉPHANE DENÈVE, NOVEMBER 13-21 Tickets now on sale for the two-week, 12-concert festival that spotlights SLSO musicians in small ensembles, with works by Barber, Valerie Coleman, Debussy, Gabriela Lena Frank, Katherine Hoover, Ibert, Ligeti, Missy Mazzoli, Mendelssohn, Jessie Montgomery, Ravel, Schoenberg, Schubert, Caroline Shaw, Richard Strauss, Tailleferre, Tchaikovsky, and Shelley Washington Powell Hall retUrns to its movie theatre roots for a screening of Beetlejuice, with tickets only $16 (October 20, 2020, St. LoUis, MO) – Today, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announced more live concerts at Powell Hall as part of its fall season: two weeKs of chamber music performances (October 28 through November 8), a movie screening of Beetlejuice (November 6), and two more weeKs of chamber orchestra concerts with Music Director Stéphane Denève (November 13-21). The announcement comes on the heels of the successful return of live concerts at the 141-year-old orchestra’s home in Grand Center, led by Denève, and spotlights the virtuosity and versatility of SLSO musicians through these intimate, small-scale concerts. Tickets are on sale now for the chamber music concerts at $25 and $45 and for the film at $16 and may be purchased by calling the SLSO Box Office at 314-534-1700. Tickets for the chamber orchestra concerts go on sale October 28. The two-weeK chamber music festival includes 12 performances held on Wednesdays through Sundays by a variety of small ensembles, including strings and winds, of up to eight SLSO musicians. Programs—with worKs suggested by SLSO musicians—reflect Denève’s original vision for the season of sparking dialogue, elevating voices, and celebrating equality, with repertoire that spans genre and time. Performances showcase worKs by composers including Barber, Debussy, Ibert, Ligeti, Missy Mazzoli, Mendelssohn, Ravel, Schoenberg, Schubert, Caroline Shaw, Richard Strauss, TchaiKovsky, Shelley Washington, and Jessie Montgomery, whose Starburst was the first piece performed live by the SLSO in its return to Powell Hall October 15-18, led by Denève. Chamber music concerts also feature several composers whose worKs are being performed by the SLSO for the first time: composer/flutist Valerie Coleman, composer/pianist Gabriela Lena Frank, composer/flutist Katherine Hoover, and the noted 20th-century French composer Germaine Tailleferre. 1 Capacity has been increased slightly since the hall reopened to 150 people per concert. Additionally, the SLSO plans to maKe selections from these performances accessible to patrons via on-demand streaming later this fall. Program notes for these concerts will be available on SLSO Stories. On November 6, Powell Hall returns to its roots as a movie theatre for a one-night-only showing of the 1988 cult fantasy-comedy film, Beetlejuice, with Danny Elfman’s celebrated score. This presentation does not feature the SLSO. Additional in-person events are being planned for later this fall. These include chamber orchestra concerts at Powell Hall from November 13 through November 21, led by Denève. Details about those events will be announced as they are confirmed. The SLSO’s 20/21 Classical season is sponsored by the Steward Family Foundation. The SLSO has worKed with a team of infectious disease specialists led by Drs. Stephen Liang and Abigail Carlson of the Washington University School of Medicine to develop concert protocols that adhere to the highest standards of health and safety for patrons, musicians, and staff. This plan, approved by St. Louis City, includes a socially distanced seat map, and requires audience members, staff, and string players of the orchestra to wear masKs at all times. Based on current guidance from the city and the SLSO medical team, Powell Hall has been approved for a 300-person capacity per concert. Out of an abundance of caution, the SLSO has capped each concert at 150 people per concert. Learn more about the SLSO’s health and safety protocols for concerts here. These concerts and events are the latest way the SLSO is connecting with the St. Louis community this fall. The orchestra resumed concerts in Powell Hall, led by Music Director Stéphane Denève, on October 15. Previously, musicians gave almost 50 small outdoor concerts through SLSO On the Go throughout the St. Louis region. Performances shared online include Songs of America, a series of performances celebrating American voices in collaboration with St. Louis landmarKs, and a collaboration with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, a video continuation of the popular St. Louis Symphony: Live at the Pulitzer series. Broadcasts of SLSO concerts continue on St. Louis Public Radio (Saturday nights at 8:00pm on 90.7 KWMU) and the Nine NetworK (first Sunday of each month at 5:00pm on Channel 9). Regular virtual events present in-depth panel discussions with SLSO leaders, musicians, and collaborating artists. The SLSO’s Education Team created a series of resources, including the interactive Instrument Playground Online, to support teachers and help parents keep students engaged in music outside of the traditional classroom. SLSO Stories, the SLSO’s digital magazine, keeps patrons up to date on the latest photos, videos, and stories about the SLSO in Powell Hall and in the community. Learn more about the SLSO’s fall season here. Calendar listings Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence Wednesday, October 28, 7:30pm Friday, November 6, 11:00am 2 Kristin Ahlstrom, violin Ann Fink, violin Michael Casimir, viola Shannon Farrell Williams, viola Melissa Brooks, cello Bjorn Ranheim, cello Shelley WASHINGTON Middleground TCHAIKOVSKY Souvenir de Florence Night Music ThUrsday, October 29, 7:30pm Saturday, November 7, 7:30pm Erin Schreiber, violin Hannah Ji, violin Shawn Weil, violin Beth Guterman Chu, viola Leonid Plashinov-Johnson, viola Melissa Brooks, cello Bjorn Ranheim, cello R. STRAUSS Sextet from Capriccio Missy MAZZOLI Vespers for Violin SCHOENBERG Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) Debussy and Ravel Friday, October 30, 11:00am ThUrsday, November 5, 7:30pm Allegra Lilly, harp Jennifer Nitchman, flute Ryan Toher, clarinet Eva Kozma, violin Rebecca Boyer Hall, violin Chris Tantillo, viola Alvin McCall, cello 3 Katherine HOOVER Reflections DEBUSSY Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp TAILLEFERRE Sonata for Harp RAVEL Introduction & Allegro Schubert’s Octet Friday, October 30, 7:30pm Wednesday, November 4, 7:30pm Alison Harney, violin Angie Smart, violin Chris Tantillo, viola Jennifer Humphreys, cello Ronald Moberly, double bass Diana Haskell, clarinet Andrew Gott, bassoon Victoria Knudtson, horn Caroline SHAW Entr’acte SCHUBERT Octet in F major (selections) This program is presented by the Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation. Mendelssohn, Montgomery, and Frank Saturday, October 31, 11:00am Sunday, November 8, 3:00pm Xiaoxiao Qiang, violin Jessica Cheng, violin Andrea Jarrett, violin Asako Kuboki, violin Jonathan Chu, viola Andrew François, viola Jennifer Humphreys, cello Alvin McCall, cello Jessie MONTGOMERY Strum 4 Gabriela Lena FRANK Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout (selections) MENDELSSOHN Octet in E-flat major Music for Winds Sunday, November 1, 3:00pm Saturday, November 7, 11:00am Ann Choomack, flute Cally Banham, oboe Tzuying Huang, clarinet Andrew Cuneo, bassoon Julie Thayer, horn IBERT Trois pièces brèves (Three Short Pieces) BARBER Summer Music LIGETI Six Bagatelles Valerie COLEMAN Tzigane Beetlejuice Friday, November 6, 7:30pm Film at Powell Hall: Beetlejuice This presentation does not feature the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. About the St. LoUis Symphony Orchestra Celebrated as one of today’s most exciting and enduring orchestras, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest orchestra in the country, marKing its 141st year with the 2020/2021 season and its second with Music Director Stéphane Denève. Widely considered one of the world’s finest orchestras, 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. The SLSO musical family also includes two resident choruses: the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, founded in 1976; and the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, an ensemble founded in 1994 and focused on the music of African-American and African cultures. The SLSO family also includes the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, founded by Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin in 1970. In addition to its regular concert performances at Powell Hall, which has been the permanent home of the SLSO for more than 50 years, the orchestra is an integral part of the diverse and vibrant St. 5 Louis community, presenting dozens of free education and community programs and performances throughout the region each year. It presents St. Louis Symphony: Live at the Pulitzer, a collaboration with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation focused on music of today. The SLSO also serves as the resident orchestra for Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, with the upcoming 2021 festival season marKing the 44th year of the partnership. 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, acclaimed recordings, and regular touring activity. A sought-after artistic partner by preeminent musicians and composers from across the globe, as well as by local and national organizations, the SLSO enjoys a long history of robust and enduring artistic collaborations 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. For more information, visit slso.org. # # # 6 .
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