2023 will see a line-up of stunning artists return to the SLSO.
Performance of James Lee III's Visions of Cakohia is sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation
Light and dark. New and old. The Star Wars saga begins anew with Rey, Poe, Finn, and Kylo Ren. The SLSO performs John Williams’ iconic score live to film as we travel to a galaxy far, far away…
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Warner/Chappell Music.
Composer/conductor James MacMillan brings a program of fervor and fire, starting with Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Overture. Then MacMillan’s own The World’s Ransoming turns inward, lamenting through the SLSO’s Cally Banham and her English horn. Grammy-winning violinist Nicola Benedetti, who has “passion and energy to compete with the best” (The Observer, London), performs MacMillan’s reeling Violin Concerto.
Two-thirds of the SLSO's annual budget comes from the generosity of donors. Your support allows the SLSO to enrich lives through the power of music in schools and communities throughout the region.
From behind-the-scenes moments and photos of events, community programs, and the people of the SLSO, our digital magazine give you a peek behind the stage at Powell Hall, illuminating the stories of the 143-year-old orchestra.
Your SLSO, St. Louis Public Radio, and Classic 107 present live broadcasts of Saturday night concerts. Tune in at 8:00pm Saturday, January 28, for the world premiere of James Lee III's Visions of Cahokia, inspired by the Mississippian civilization that thrived near St. Louis.
Whether you are new to orchestral music, a budding musician, or a longtime fan of the orchestra, the SLSO has created a variety of resources to spark your curiosity and deepen your relationship with music. We hope you'll explore, create, and have fun!
We’re renovating and expanding the 98-year-old building to preserve and enhance our civic treasure for generations to come. This project is inspired by you: our goal is to provide greater access to music and an even more welcoming and comfortable experience for all.
SLSO members aren't just extraordinary musicians. They are friends, teachers, parents, and siblings with a multitude of interests and talents. Get to know the musicians with this video playlist and explore our other videos on YouTube.