the 2016/17 Subscription Brochure

DAVID ROBERTSON
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MUSIC DIRECTOR
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SEASON
2016/17 PRESENTING SPONSOR
stlsymphony.org
We’re proud of the programs we’ve designed especially with you in mind, which
you’ll find in this brochure. A mixture of favorites and surprises—all performed
with the immeasurable talent and incomparable spirit of the musicians of the
St. Louis Symphony. Join us for Season 137!
CONTENTS
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE 2
SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS 3
FRIDAY EVENING SERIES 9
HOLIDAY CONCERTS 20
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS 4
SATURDAY EVENING SERIES 14
SEATING CHARTS/PRICING 25
FRIDAY COFFEE SERIES 8
DAVID ROBERTSON
Music Director
MAR IE-HÉLÈNE BER NAR D
President and CEO
SUNDAY MATINEE SERIES 18
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING 25
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GRAMMY
WINNER
In 2015, the STL Symphony received the Best Orchestral Performance Grammy for
its recording of John Adams’ City Noir and his Saxophone Concerto. It was a proud
moment we shared with all of St. Louis and the world. Without our loyal audiences,
the music doesn’t happen. Without you, Grammy Awards aren’t received, nor would
their acceptance matter. The STL Symphony is your orchestra. Wherever we go, we
represent you in ways that reveal the best of St. Louis to everyone we meet. Thank
you to our loyal subscribers who share in this spectacular accomplishment.
BEETHOVEN
PIANO
CONCERTOS
Building upon those before him, Beethoven dramatically transformed and expanded
the piano concerto through his five monumental works culminating with the
“Emperor.” These remain adored by audiences for their stunning melodies and
triumphant orchestrations. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear all five concertos
unfold by the mightiest of composers with the STL Symphony and pianists from
around the globe.
Presented by The Thomas A. Kooyumjian Family Foundation
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5
MAR 10-11
STEVEN OSBORNE
JAN 20-21
RAFAŁ BLECHACZ
SEP 24-25
YEFIM BRONFMAN
OCT 21-23
ORLI SHAHAM
NOV 25-27
STEPHEN HOUGH
As an orchestra acclaimed for outstanding recordings
and performances featuring the works of John Adams,
the STL Symphony celebrates his 70th birthday during
the 2016/17 season. Including his Violin Concerto, On the
Transmigration of Souls and The Chairman Dances, the
year of celebration culminates with the STL Symphony
and Chorus returning to Carnegie Hall performing Adams’
The Gospel According to the Other Mary as part of the
composer’s birthday celebration.
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SEASON
Slatkin Conducts Porgy & Bess I Nov 11-13
Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin
returns to lead Gershwin’s masterpiece
combining love and loss in a musical work
that will strike you to your core.
HIGHLIGHTS
Spirit of St. Louis I
Sep 16-17
Opening weekend, celebrate the 90th anniversary of Lindbergh’s historic
flight across the Atlantic
with the STL Symphony
and Chorus performing
works by Weill, Boulez
and Debussy.
Choral Masterpieces
This season showcases the STL Symphony
and Chorus presenting favorite classics and
biblical tales on an epic scale. From Mozart’s
sublime Requiem to Walton’s Belshazzar’s
Feast and Adams’ Gospel According to the
Other Mary, these masterworks will delight
choral lovers and audiences for their
impressive display of sound.
Courtesy of the Missouri History Museum
Beethoven Symphonies
With pulsing energy and triumphant finales,
Beethoven’s Third and Seventh Symphonies
will leave you spellbound whether you are
hearing them for the first or hundredth time.
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The Nutcracker I Dec 2-4
This holiday classic takes center stage
with selections from Tchaikovsky’s score
accompanied by projected visuals designed
by students from Webster University Leigh
Gerdine College of Fine Arts. Bring the
whole family for holiday fun!
The Flying Dutchman I May 4 & 6
Wagner’s stormy tale of obsession, passion and drama awaits! Be transfixed by the musical journey
of a shipwrecked captain banished to the seas for eternity unless he can find a faithful love. Don’t
miss this epic season finale with the STL Symphony, Chorus and an international cast of soloists.
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FRIDAY COFFEE SERIES
FRIDAY A SERIES
Enjoy seven Friday mornings away from the daily grind sharing uplifting music
with friends and family—plus free coffee and doughnuts!
Spend five Friday evenings with the STL Symphony celebrating the Spirit of St. Louis,
Beethoven’s “Emperor” Piano Concerto and a biblical story retold.
7 CONCERTS
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10:30AM
OCT 7
MAR 3
Nicholas McGegan, conductor
Jennifer Koh, violin
MOZART Symphony No. 31, K. 297, “Paris”
MOZART Violin Concerto No. 1, K. 207
MOZART Serenade No. 9, K. 320, “Posthorn”
Bernard Labadie, conductor
Mark Sparks, flute
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 1
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 2
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 4
ALL-MOZART
OCT 28
ALL-BACH
APR 7
BRAHMS REIMAGINED
RHAPSODY IN BLUE
Jun Märkl, conductor
Jeremy Denk, piano
LISZT Prometheus
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488
BRAHMS Piano Quartet in G minor
David Robertson, conductor
Kirill Gerstein, piano
MILHAUD La Création du monde
Presented by Thompson Coburn
APR 21
RACH 3
John Storgårds, conductor
Nikolai Lugansky, piano
SILVESTROV Hymn
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3
BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra
from Porgy and Bess
JAN 20
SHOSTAKOVICH 15
Andrey Boreyko, conductor
Rafał Blechacz, piano
ROSSINI William Tell Overture
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15
David Robertson, conductor
Håkan Hardenberger, trumpet
COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite
WALLIN Fisher King (Trumpet Concerto)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
REFRESHMENTS COURTESY OF
BEETHOVEN 7
Presented by Thompson Coburn
MAR 24
GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
THE OTHER MARY
NOV 4
TCHAIKOVSKY 5
NOV 25
from Fancy Free
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Olga Kern, piano
SLATKIN Kinah
BARBER Piano Concerto
COPLAND Billy the Kid Suite
GERSHWIN Selections for Orchestra
David Robertson, conductor
Charlie Brennan, narrator
Scott Andrews, clarinet
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
WEILL The Flight of Lindbergh
BOULEZ Dialogue de l'ombre double
DEBUSSY La Mer
GERSHWIN Concerto in F
(Original Jazz Band Version)
SLATKIN CONDUCTS
PORGY AND BESS
JAN 27
BERNSTEIN Three Dance Variations
(The Creation of the World)
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SEP 16
SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS
Han-Na Chang, conductor
Alina Pogostkina, violin
GLINKA Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
NOV 11
5 CONCERTS
BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR
David Robertson, conductor
Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano
Michaela Martens, mezzo-soprano
Jay Hunter Morris, tenor
Daniel Bubeck, countertenor
Brian Cummings, countertenor
Nathan Medley, countertenor
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
ADAMS The Gospel According to
Robert Spano, conductor
the Other Mary
Stephen Hough, piano
SIBELIUS Pohjola’s Daughter
RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
Presented by The Thomas A. Kooyumjian
Family Foundation
FREE PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATIONS
one hour prior to concert time.
SPONSORED BY
O’CONNOR
KERN
HOUGH
With a pioneering use of
rhythm at its creation,
Beethoven’s Seventh
Symphony has long been
adored for its almost
hypnotic pulsing and
triumphant finale.
“A young master,
an artist to reckon
with,” (Newsday)
Olga Kern performs
Barber’s Piano
Concerto.
RACH 3
HAN-NA CHANG
ALL-MOZART
Experience pianist Stephen
Hough and the STL Symphony
performing the mightiest of
Beethoven’s piano concertos.
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SARAH HOGAN KAISER , DOUBLE BASS
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MOZART REQUIEM
JOSEFOWICZ
Sensational American
violinist, Leila Josefowicz,
performs John Adams’
revolutionary Violin
Concerto.
On the Transmigration
of Souls is partnered
with Mozart’s Requiem,
speaking to the spiritual
connection of humanity
with musical elegies
for eternal peace and
comfort.
MACEL ARU
SHANNON WOOD, PRINCIPAL TIMPANI
BLIZNIK
STARE
GERHARDT
FRIDAY C SERIES
FRIDAY B SERIES
5 CONCERTS
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5 CONCERTS
Share five evenings at Powell Hall delighting in the music of magicians,
the Swiss Alps and a jazzy speakeasy.
I 8:00PM
Full of astounding artists and breathtaking musical works, this five-concert series has the
best seating availability on Friday evenings to experience the STL Symphony live.
SEP 23
MAR 10
SEP 30
FEB 24
David Robertson, conductor
Andrew Cuneo, bassoon
Karin Bliznik, trumpet
Jeffrey Strong, trumpet
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on a Theme Stéphane Denève, conductor
Steven Osborne, piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1
STRAUSS Eine Alpensinfonie
David Robertson, conductor
Leila Josefowicz, violin
ADAMS Violin Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
Sir Andrew Davis, conductor
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
NICOLAI The Merry Wives
EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK
by Thomas Tallis
MOZART Bassoon Concerto, K. 191
PACHELBEL Canon in D
VIVALDI Concerto in C major for
2 Trumpets and Strings
MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525
Presented by the Whitaker Foundation
OCT 14
DVOŘÁK CELLO CONCERTO
Hannu Lintu, conductor
Alban Gerhardt, cello
LUTOSŁAWSKI Chain 3
DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto
STRAVINSKY Petrushka
NOV 18
MOZART REQUIEM
David Robertson, conductor
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs
Barbara Berner, artistic director
IVES The Unanswered Question
ADAMS On the Transmigration of Souls
MOZART Requiem, K. 626
ALPINE SYMPHONY
(An Alpine Symphony)
APR 7
RHAPSODY IN BLUE
David Robertson, conductor
Kirill Gerstein, piano
MILHAUD La Création du monde
(The Creation of the World)
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
(Original Jazz Band Version)
BERNSTEIN Three Dance Variations
from Fancy Free
GERSHWIN Concerto in F
Presented by Thompson Coburn
BEETHOVEN’S EROICA
Presented by Thompson Coburn
OCT 21
SYMPHONIC DANCES
Cristian Macelaru, conductor
Orli Shaham, piano
BALAKIREV Islamey
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4
RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
Presented by The Thomas A. Kooyumjian
Family Foundation
DEC 2
NUTCRACKER
Ward Stare, conductor
David Halen, violin
BORODIN Prince Igor Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Suite from
BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST
of Windsor Overture
ELGAR Falstaff
WALTON Belshazzar’s Feast
APR 28
CAPRICCIO ITALIEN
David Robertson, conductor
Julie Thayer, horn
Gerard Pagano, bass trombone
WEBER Der Freischütz Overture
STEPHENSON The Arch
(Trombone Concerto)
WALTON Crown Imperial (Coronation March)
MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave)
DEBUSSY Clair de lune
DUKAS Villanelle, for Horn and Orchestra
TCHAIKOVSKY Capriccio italien
Presented by the Whitaker Foundation
Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake
TCHAIKOVSKY Act II from The Nutcracker
Combine series to enjoy a year of music & savings!
Presented by Thompson Coburn
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WE ARE YOUR ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY
The St. Louis Symphony is proud to be a part of the St. Louis community. We share the power of music in schools and places of
worship, in hospitals and community centers, on tour in Missouri, the United States and around the world, as well as in our Powell Hall
home. We believe that great music played by the very best belongs to everyone, so we welcome everyone to the experience.
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SATURDAY A SERIES
SATURDAY B SERIES
Nights on the town or a standing date night?
Don’t miss these six evenings with the STL Symphony!
From musical scenes of America in Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony to the drama of
The Flying Dutchman, lose yourself in the gorgeous music of these six evenings.
6 CONCERTS
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NOTE DAY OF WEEK
OCT 1
FRI, JAN 13
David Robertson, conductor
Leila Josefowicz, violin
ADAMS Violin Concerto
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”
David Robertson, conductor
Gil Shaham, violin
ADAMS The Chairman Dances
KORNGOLD Violin Concerto
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9,
BEETHOVEN’S EROICA
Presented by Thompson Coburn
NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
“From the New World”
OCT 29
BRAHMS REIMAGINED
Jun Märkl, conductor
Jeremy Denk, piano
LISZT Prometheus
MOZART Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488
BRAHMS Piano Quartet in G minor
NOV 26
BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR
Robert Spano, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano
SIBELIUS Pohjola’s Daughter
RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5,
“Emperor”
Presented by The Thomas A. Kooyumjian
Family Foundation
MAR 4
ALL-BACH
Bernard Labadie, conductor
Mark Sparks, flute
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 1
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 2
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 4
6 CONCERTS
OCT 22
JAN 14
Cristian Macelaru, conductor
Orli Shaham, piano
BALAKIREV Islamey
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4
RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
David Robertson, conductor
Gil Shaham, violin
ADAMS The Chairman Dances
KORNGOLD Violin Concerto
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9,
SYMPHONIC DANCES
NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
“From the New World”
Presented by The Thomas A. Kooyumjian
Family Foundation
MAR 11
ALPINE SYMPHONY
NOV 5
TCHAIKOVSKY 5
Stéphane Denève, conductor
Steven Osborne, piano
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1
STRAUSS Eine Alpensinfonie
Han-Na Chang, conductor
Alina Pogostkina, violin
GLINKA Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture
PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5
MAY 6
DEC 3
David Robertson, conductor
Alan Held, bass-baritone (The Dutchman)
Orla Boylan, soprano (Senta)
Teddy Tahu Rhodes, baritone (Daland)
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
WAGNER The Flying Dutchman
Ward Stare, conductor
David Halen, violin
BORODIN Prince Igor Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Suite from
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
I 8:00PM
(An Alpine Symphony)
THURS, MAY 4
NOTE DAY OF WEEK
THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
NUTCRACKER
Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake
TCHAIKOVSKY Act II from The Nutcracker
David Robertson, conductor
Alan Held, bass-baritone (The Dutchman)
Orla Boylan, soprano (Senta)
Teddy Tahu Rhodes, baritone (Daland)
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
WAGNER The Flying Dutchman
POGOSTKINA
ROBERTSON
NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
Music Director David
Robertson leads the
STL Symphony in his
12th season.
AN ALPINE SYMPHONY
Principal Flute Mark
Sparks will mesmerize
with his beautiful
tone and technique
as soloist in Bach’s
Orchestral Suite
No. 2.
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SPARKS
Dvořák’s beloved
“New World” Symphony
is an audience favorite
evoking the great
American spirit.
ELIZABETH CHUNG, CELLO
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GERSTEIN
KOH
Jennifer Koh performs
Mozart’s First Violin
Concerto, a work full
of warmth, charm, wit
and energy.
THE FLIGHT OF LINDBERGH
Opening weekend, celebrate
the 90th anniversary of
Lindbergh’s historic flight
across the Atlantic with the
STL Symphony and Chorus.
KAISER
LINTU
SATURDAY C SERIES
SATURDAY D SERIES
From Opening Weekend celebrating the Spirit of St. Louis to Rachmaninoff’s dazzling
Piano Concerto No. 3, prepare to be astonished with these six Saturdays.
Familiar faces and new friends grace the stage of Powell Hall with the
STL Symphony for these six evening performances.
6 CONCERTS
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SEP 17
JAN 21
David Robertson, conductor
Charlie Brennan, narrator
Scott Andrews, clarinet
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
WEILL The Flight of Lindbergh
BOULEZ Dialogue de l’ombre double
DEBUSSY La Mer
Andrey Boreyko, conductor
Rafał Blechacz, piano
ROSSINI William Tell Overture
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2
SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15
SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS
OCT 15
DVOŘÁK CELLO CONCERTO
Hannu Lintu, conductor
Alban Gerhardt, cello
LUTOSŁAWSKI Chain 3
DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto
STRAVINSKY Petrushka
NOV 19
MOZART REQUIEM
David Robertson, conductor
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs
Barbara Berner, artistic director
IVES The Unanswered Question
ADAMS On the Transmigration of Souls
MOZART Requiem, K. 626
SHOSTAKOVICH 15
APR 8
RHAPSODY IN BLUE
David Robertson, conductor
Kirill Gerstein, piano
MILHAUD La Création du monde
(The Creation of the World)
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
(Original Jazz Band Version)
BERNSTEIN Three Dance Variations
from Fancy Free
GERSHWIN Concerto in F
Presented by Thompson Coburn
APR 22
RACH 3
John Storgårds, conductor
Nikolai Lugansky, piano
SILVESTROV Hymn
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3
BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra
6 CONCERTS
SEP 24
BEETHOVEN’S
THIRD PIANO CONCERTO
David Robertson, conductor
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Beth Guterman Chu, viola
Jonathan Chu, viola
MOZART The Magic Flute Overture
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3
BENJAMIN Viola, Viola
HAYDN Symphony No. 102
Presented by The Thomas A. Kooyumjian
Family Foundation
OCT 8
ALL-MOZART
Nicholas McGegan, conductor
Jennifer Koh, violin
MOZART Symphony No. 31, K. 297, “Paris”
MOZART Violin Concerto No. 1, K. 207
MOZART Serenade No. 9, K. 320, “Posthorn”
NOV 12
SLATKIN CONDUCTS
PORGY AND BESS
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Olga Kern, piano
SLATKIN Kinah
BARBER Piano Concerto
COPLAND Billy the Kid Suite
GERSHWIN Selections for Orchestra
I 8:00PM
JAN 28
BEETHOVEN 7
David Robertson, conductor
Håkan Hardenberger, trumpet
COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite
WALLIN Fisher King (Trumpet Concerto)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
Presented by Thompson Coburn
FEB 25
BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST
Sir Andrew Davis, conductor
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
NICOLAI The Merry Wives
of Windsor Overture
ELGAR Falstaff
WALTON Belshazzar’s Feast
APR 29
BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTO
David Robertson, conductor
Augustin Hadelich, violin
ELGAR Serenade in E minor
LENTZ Jerusalem (after Blake)
BRAHMS Violin Concerto
from Porgy and Bess
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SUNDAY A SERIES
7 CONCERTS
Bring family and friends to Powell Hall for seven Sunday afternoons with the
STL Symphony to enjoy Bach, Brahms, Beethoven and more!
OCT 16
MAR 5
Hannu Lintu, conductor
Alban Gerhardt, cello
LUTOSŁAWSKI Chain 3
DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto
STRAVINSKY Petrushka
Bernard Labadie, conductor
Mark Sparks, flute
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 1
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 2
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3
BACH Orchestral Suite No. 4
DVOŘÁK CELLO CONCERTO
NOV 13
SLATKIN CONDUCTS
PORGY AND BESS
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Olga Kern, piano
SLATKIN Kinah
BARBER Piano Concerto
COPLAND Billy the Kid Suite
GERSHWIN Selections for Orchestra
from Porgy and Bess
NOV 27
BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR
ALL-BACH
MAR 26
GOSPEL ACCORDING TO
THE OTHER MARY
David Robertson, conductor
Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano
Michaela Martens, mezzo-soprano
Jay Hunter Morris, tenor
Daniel Bubeck, countertenor
Brian Cummings, countertenor
Nathan Medley, countertenor
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
ADAMS The Gospel According to
Robert Spano, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano
SIBELIUS Pohjola’s Daughter
RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
the Other Mary
Presented by The Thomas A. Kooyumjian
Family Foundation
David Robertson, conductor
Augustin Hadelich, violin
ELGAR Serenade in E minor
LENTZ Jerusalem (after Blake)
BRAHMS Violin Concerto
JAN 29
BEETHOVEN 7
David Robertson, conductor
Håkan Hardenberger, trumpet
COPLAND Appalachian Spring Suite
WALLIN Fisher King (Trumpet Concerto)
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
SUNDAY B SERIES
I 3:00PM
APR 30
BRAHMS
VIOLIN CONCERTO
Presented by Thompson Coburn
7 CONCERTS
I 3:00PM
Enjoy seven matinee concerts with audience favorites including Rhapsody in Blue,
Mozart’s Requiem and selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
SEP 25
BEETHOVEN’S
THIRD PIANO CONCERTO
David Robertson, conductor
Yefim Bronfman, piano
Beth Guterman Chu, viola
Jonathan Chu, viola
MOZART The Magic Flute Overture
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3
BENJAMIN Viola, Viola
HAYDN Symphony No. 102
Presented by The Thomas A. Kooyumjian
Family Foundation
OCT 23
SYMPHONIC DANCES
Cristian Macelaru, conductor
Orli Shaham, piano
BALAKIREV Islamey
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4
RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances
DEC 4
NUTCRACKER
Ward Stare, conductor
David Halen, violin
BORODIN Prince Igor Overture
TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Suite from
Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake
TCHAIKOVSKY Act II from The Nutcracker
JAN 15
NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
David Robertson, conductor
Gil Shaham, violin
ADAMS The Chairman Dances
KORNGOLD Violin Concerto
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 9,
“From the New World”
APR 9
RHAPSODY IN BLUE
Presented by The Thomas A. Kooyumjian
Family Foundation
David Robertson, conductor
Kirill Gerstein, piano
MILHAUD La Création du monde
NOV 20
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
David Robertson, conductor
St. Louis Symphony Chorus
Amy Kaiser, director
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs
Barbara Berner, artistic director
IVES The Unanswered Question
ADAMS On the Transmigration of Souls
MOZART Requiem, K. 626
BERNSTEIN Three Dance Variations
MOZART REQUIEM
(The Creation of the World)
(Original Jazz Band Version)
from Fancy Free
GERSHWIN Concerto in F
Presented by Thompson Coburn
APR 23
RACH 3
John Storgårds, conductor
Nikolai Lugansky, piano
SILVESTROV Hymn
RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3
BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra
BEETHOVEN’S EMPEROR
GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THE OTHER MARY
RHAPSODY IN BLUE
“His smooth, silvery
tone remains matchless,”
says The Telegraph of
Håkan Hardenberger
who performs Wallin’s
Fisher King (Trumpet
Concerto).
“The outstanding
American violinist of
his generation” (Time),
Gil Shaham performs
Korngold’s Violin
Concerto.
HARDENBERGER
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ERIN SCHREIBER , ASSISTANT CONCERTMASTER
SHAHAM
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LIVE AT POWELL HALL EVENT SEATING CHART & PRICING
HOLIDAYS
AT POWELL HALL
A GOSPEL
CHRISTMAS
Thurs, Dec 8, 7:30pm
Kevin McBeth, conductor
St. Louis Symphony
IN UNISON Chorus
Be warmed this holiday
season with an evening of
soul-stirring Gospel music
with the STL Symphony and
IN UNISON Chorus, led by
director Kevin McBeth. Feel the
holiday spirit with a powerful
performance on the Powell Hall
stage celebrating the most
joyous of seasons.
Supported by
HOLIDAY
CELEBRATION
Fri, Dec 16, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 17, 2:00pm & 7:30pm
Sun, Dec 18, 2:00pm
Holiday Festival Chorus
Kevin McBeth, director
Glad tidings we bring to a
splendidly decorated Powell
Hall! Join the STL Symphony
and Holiday Festival Chorus for
a concert full of timeless holiday
classics and, of course, a special
visit with jolly ol’ St. Nick. See
why over 10,000 St. Louisans
make this their annual
holiday tradition!
LIFT EVERY VOICE
BMO PRIVATE BANK
NEW YEAR’S EVE
CELEBRATION
20%
OFF*
EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER ADD-ON PRICES
SAVE 20% and enjoy NO FEES when you purchase additional concerts
with your subscription order!* (Pricing below reflects discount.)
Sat, Dec 31, 7:30pm
David Robertson, conductor
Ring in the New Year with Music
Director David Robertson and
the STL Symphony for the annual
New Year’s Eve Celebration. Enjoy
an enchanting evening full of
magical music and unforgettable
surprises. As one of our most
popular and highly anticipated
performances of the year, this
celebration sells out quickly!
Presented by
Supported by
Fri, Feb 17, 7:30pm
Kevin McBeth, conductor
St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus
Join the STL Symphony and the IN UNISON Chorus for this annual
concert celebrating African-American culture and music with a
soulful celebration of song.
A Gospel
Christmas
Holiday
Celebration
New Year’s
Eve
Lift
Every Voice
Dress Circle Box*
$62.75
$66
$125
$28
Grand Tier Box* ◊
$62.75
$66
$125
$28
Grand Tier Loge
$50
$52.75
$84
$22
Dress Circle ROW A
$46
$41.50
$84
$22
Dress Circle ROWS B-E
$46
$41.50
$68
$22
Grand Circle ROW F
$34
$29.50
$68
$22
Grand Circle ROWS G-N
$34
$29.50
$52
$22
Terrace Circle
$26
$24
$36
$22
Orchestra Center
$42
$40.75
$68
$22
Orchestra Left
$34
$28
$40
$22
Orchestra Right
$34
$28
$36
$22
Orchestra Rear
$26
$24
$32
$22
Wheelchair accessible seating is available. Call 314-534-1700 for details.
*Discount not available in box seats
◊Individual seat locations within the Grand Tier Boxes are not assigned.
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LIVE AT POWELL HALL
FAMILY SERIES
PULITZER SERIES
GALA
Additional 2016/17 Live at Powell Hall events
featuring popular artists and films on the big screen
will be announced in May 2016. When placing your
series order, please be sure to provide an email
address to receive priority notification before
concerts go on sale to the general public. Don’t
forget that subscribers save 20%* when adding
additional concerts throughout the season.
Designed to engage and entertain children
ages 5-12, Family Concerts are a fun place for
families to be together, learn together, listen
together and make memories together. The
four-concert Sunday afternoon series for
2016/17 will be announced in spring 2016.
The Pulitzer Arts Foundation and the STL Symphony
continue their ongoing collaborative concert series
aimed at exploring contemporary music, art and
architecture. These concerts are hosted in Tadao
Ando’s intimate and contemporary setting of the
Pulitzer Arts Foundation.
stlsymphony.org/family
stlsymphony.org/pulitzer
Save the Date! Saturday, March 25, 2017
Mark your calendar for the social event of the
season where guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner,
dancing and a special performance by members
of the STL Symphony. This annual gala supports
the STL Symphony’s music education and
community programs. Call 314-286-4446 for
more information.
stlsymphony.org/liveatpowell
stlsymphony.org/gala
*Excludes box seating and Orchestra Right Front
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CLASSICAL SERIES SEATING CHART
SUBSCRIPTION PRICES
T
NOLABLE
I
AVA
GRAND CIRCLE
DRESS CIRCLE
DRESS CIRCLE BOXES
 LOGE
ORCHESTRA
RIGHT
LOGE 
GRAND TIER BOXES
ORCHESTRA REAR
FRONT/CENTER PARQUET
ORCHESTRA
LEFT
NOT AVAILABLE
COFFEE
FRI
SAT
SUN
7 concerts 5 concerts 6 concerts 7 concerts
SAVE UP TO 27%
HELPFUL HINTS FOR SELECTING SUBSCRIPTION SEATING
ORCHESTRA FRONT
A close-up view of
extraordinary guest artists,
conductors and musicians.
ORCHESTRA LEFT, RIGHT
Great acoustics with ample
legroom. The left side is a
favorite for many with its
close proximity to soloists
and the ability to see the
piano keyboard.
FRONT/CENTER PARQUET
Central views and excellent
acoustics with ample legroom.
ORCHESTRA REAR
A great value on the main
floor with ample legroom.
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GRAND TIER LOGE
Striking views of the stage
with generous legroom.
GRAND TIER BOXES
Armchair comfort in your
own semi-private box
complete with free parking,
anteroom, coat hooks and
drink service. Perfect for
entertaining clients, friends
and colleagues.
DRESS CIRCLE BOXES
A favorite for its outstanding
view and acoustics on the
very tip of the balcony. Also
includes free parking. An
impressive way to entertain
clients, friends and colleagues.
DRESS CIRCLE
Another favorite for its
wonderful view and sound.
Select Row A for additional
legroom.
GRAND CIRCLE
Superb acoustics and
wonderful view at an
excellent value. Select
Row F for additional
legroom.
SUBSCRIBER ADD-ON PRICES*
COFFEE FRI/SAT
SUN
SAVE UP TO 20%
Dress Circle Box Premium* $364.00
$555.00
$666.00
$777.00
$59.00
$111.00
$111.00
Dress Circle Box Sides*
$360.50
$382.50
$459.00
$360.50
$58.50
$76.50
SAVE 20%*
$56.50
Grand Tier Box* ◊
$364.00
$387.50
$465.00
$364.00
$59.00
$81.50
$57.00
Grand Tier Box Sides* ◊
$360.50
$332.50
$399.00
$360.50
$58.50
$71.50
$56.50
Grand Tier Loge
$395.50
$387.50
$465.00
$395.50
$53.00
$65.00
$49.00
Dress Circle ROW A
$406.00
$390.00
$468.00
$406.00
$53.50
$65.50
$49.50
Dress Circle ROWS B-E
$325.50
$332.50
$399.00
$325.50
$45.00
$57.00
$41.00
Grand Circle ROW F
$262.50
$332.50
$399.00
$262.50
$34.75
$57.00
$41.00
Grand Circle ROWS G-N
$185.50
$192.50
$231.00
$185.50
$26.75
$33.00
$29.00
Center Parquet ROWS H-N
$332.50
$312.50
$375.00
$332.50
$45.00
$53.00
$45.00
Center Parquet ROWS O-V
$315.00
$225.00
$270.00
$315.00
$44.00
$40.00
$40.00
Front Parquet Left
$255.50
$192.50
$231.00
$255.50
$37.00
$37.00
$37.00
Front Parquet Center
$262.50
$197.50
$237.00
$262.50
$37.00
$37.00
$37.00
Front Parquet Right
$255.50
$192.50
$231.00
$255.50
$37.00
$37.00
$37.00
Orchestra Left
$192.50
$142.50
$171.00
$192.50
$29.00
$25.00
$25.00
Orchestra Rear
$199.50
$142.50
$171.00
$199.50
$23.50
$25.00
$25.00
Orchestra Right**
$171.50
$122.50
$147.00
$171.50
$25.00
$25.00
$25.00
Orchestra Front**
$164.50
$117.50
$141.00
$164.50
$23.50
$25.00
$25.00
Wheelchair accessible seating is available. Call 314-534-1700 for details.
*Discount not valid for box seats and Orchestra Right Front.
◊Individual seat locations within the Grand Tier Boxes are not assigned.
**Limited availability. Please call 314-534-1700 for more information.
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Powell Hall is located at 718 North Grand Blvd.
in the Grand Center midtown arts district.
Grand Blvd. is accessed off of I-44, I-64 or I-70.
314-534-1700 stlsymphony.org
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PARKING
Car parking ($10)
Bus parking (west side of street)
David Robertson, Music Director
Powell Hall
718 North Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63103
Wells Fargo Advisors is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2016/17 Season.
Thompson Coburn LLP is the Official Law Firm of the St. Louis Symphony.
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The St. Louis Symphony receives operating support from the Arts and Education Council, National Endowment for the
Arts, Regional Arts Commission and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
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