American Public Media and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra announce SLSO to host, perform on internationally-broadcast radio program, Live from Here with Chris Thile, on May 25
SLSO is the first major American orchestra to appear on the popular Saturday evening radio variety show
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(January 29, 2019, St. Louis, MO) – Today, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and American Public Media announced the SLSO will present the popular radio variety show, Live from Here with Chris Thile, on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Powell Hall. The SLSO will perform on air as a guest, the first major American orchestra to appear as a guest in the show's history.
The live radio show, which airs locally on St. Louis Public Radio, 90.7 KWMU, will also feature music from Thile, pictured left, and the show band, thoughts from Out In America from comedian correspondent Tom Papa, comedy sketches, and more. Additional guest artists for the live May 25 broadcast from St. Louis will be announced in the coming months.
Live from Here Host Chris Thile said, "We are thrilled that the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is welcoming us to Powell Hall and joining us on the program as a guest. I can't wait to share their incredible sound with our audience."
Live from Here with Chris Thile is a Saturday evening destination for radio audiences everywhere. This variety show features a unique blend of musical performances, comedy, and audience interaction. Thile, an acclaimed musician and songwriter, welcomes a wide range of well-known and up-and-coming talent to the stage for a beautiful listening experience.
LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE
Saturday, May 25, 2019, 4:45pm
Powell Hall, 718 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO
Media support provided by St. Louis Public Radio
Tickets go on sale January 30 for this unique concert experience. To purchase tickets and for more information, call the Box Office at 314-534-1700 or visit slso.org.
About Live From Here
Live from Here with Chris Thile is a Saturday evening destination for audiences everywhere. This variety show features a unique blend of musical performances, comedy, and audience interaction. Acclaimed musician and songwriter Chris Thile welcomes a wide range of well-known and up-and-coming talent to share the stage and create a beautiful listening experience.
Live from Here is produced and distributed nationwide by American Public Media and is heard by 2.6 million listeners each week on nearly 600 public radio stations, online, and on the American Forces Networks, SiriusXM Radio, Radio New Zealand, and KPRG in Guam.
Audio and video clips, along with scripts, photos, and information about the show can be found at livefromhere.org.
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 139th year with 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 more than 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. It presents St. Louis Symphony 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 this season marking the 42nd year of their 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. 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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