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SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & KFUO-CLASSIC 99

ANNOUNCE LIVE BROADCAST OF BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 9 ON MAY 9, 2009

AND A NEW SUMMER RADIO SERIES

 

St. Louis (April 8, 2009)—The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and St. Louis’ classical-music station, KFUO-Classic 99 (99.1 FM & www.classic99.com) announced two broadcast initiatives today:

 

On Saturday, May 9, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., KFUO-Classic 99 (99.1 FM and www.classic99.com) will broadcast live from Powell Hall the SLSO’s performance of Thomas Adès’ Asyla (a St. Louis premiere) and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, “Choral,” featuring SLSO Music Director and Conductor David Robertson, guest vocalists Heidi Grant Murphy, Jennifer Dudley, Brandon Jovanovich and Jonathan Lemalu, with the Saint Louis Symphony Chorus under the direction of Amy Kaiser. In addition, KFUO will broadcast a special pre-concert show from 3:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., which will include a discussion with Fred Bronstein, President and Executive Director of the SLSO. 

 

Beginning July 1, 2009, and running through September 9, 2009, KFUO will broadcast a weekly SLSO Summer Series hosted by David Robertson. The series will feature music by the SLSO from archival recordings as well as more recent live recordings made during David Robertson’s tenure as Music Director, from the 2005-06 season to the present. The 11-week SLSO Summer Series may be heard on Wednesday evenings beginning at 8 p.m. CST with rebroadcasts on Fridays at midnight.

 

All broadcasts may also be heard live on classic99.com.

Founded in 1948, Classic99 KFUO FM is among the oldest FM radio stations west of the Mississippi River, providing St. Louis with a dynamic cultural advantage.  Not only does the station provide daily broadcasts that consist of a wide variety of renowned classical composers, orchestras and performers, but also offers unique specialty programming that is tailored to a wide range of listeners of all ages. Having earned national recognition as a recipient of the Marconi Award for “Classical Music Station of the Year” from the National Association of Broadcasters for it outstanding commitment and support of the arts over the past few years, Classic99 also proudly serves as a voice for and promotes the arts in our local community.With the capacity to be heard around the world via the internet at www.classic99.com, Classic99 is a nonprofit organization that is funded by private and community support, and advertising revenues.  Classic99 is owned and operated by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

 

Founded in 1880, the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) is the second-oldest orchestra in the country and widely considered one of the world’s finest.  In September 2005, internationally acclaimed conductor David Robertson became the 12th Music Director and second American-born conductor in the Orchestra’s history.  Currently in the 129th season - the SLSO continues to strive for artistic excellence, fiscal responsibility and community connection. In addition to its regular concert performances at Powell Hall, the SLSO is an integral part of the St. Louis community, presenting more than 250 free education and community partnership programs each year.