From Baroque to jazz to gospel, December offers a wealth of musical experiences
Conductor Laurence Cummings makes his SLSO debut with what he calls “a journey from darkness to light.” Handel’s treasured Messiah with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus is a masterwork last performed in December 2018.
Presented by the Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra spreads holiday cheer on its annual Big Band Holidays tour. Led by renowned musician Victor Goines, this special presentation performance features rising star Samara Joy, who brings her rich and velvety voice to celebrate the holiday season.
Conductor Jane Glover knows Mozart. “Mozart challenges you,” she says, “makes you rethink.” Her performances pulse with life and wit and energy. Glover shares Mozart’s postcards from cultural capitals, Linz and Prague. SLSO Concertmaster David Halen brings his masterful touch to Mozart’s Fourth Violin concerto.
Presented by the Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation
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Your SLSO, St. Louis Public Radio, and Classic 107 present live broadcasts of Saturday night concerts. Tune in at 8:00pm Saturday, December 3, as the SLSO and St. Louis Symphony Chorus presents a Baroque classic, Handel's Messiah.
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