St. Louis Symphony Orchestra to Offer Free Concert This Week at Forest Park

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its upcoming season with a free concert at Forest Park on September 13 at 7:00pm.

The orchestra will perform highlights from the upcoming 2017-2018 season at the base of Art Hill.

DETAILS:

Free Forest Park Concert in Memory of Mary Ann Lee

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 7:00pm

Gemma New, conductor

St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus

Kevin McBeth, director

Art Hill in Forest Park

Founded in 1880 and now in its 138th season, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest orchestra in the country and widely considered one of the world's finest. Under the leadership of Music Director David Robertson, currently in his 13th season, the SLSO has achieved artistic excellence, educational impact and community connection while meeting its mission statement: enriching people's lives through the power of music. The SLSO presents a full season of classical programs and Live at Powell Hall concerts and hundreds of free education and community programs each year. Media partners include St. Louis Public Radio, 90.7 -KWMU, which broadcasts the SLSO's Saturday night subscription concerts live + The Nine Network, which regularly features SLSO performances on its Night at the Symphony program. In addition, the SLSO is known for its Grammy Award-winning recordings, Carnegie Hall appearances, national and international tours, innovative programming and extensive community engagement initiatives. Visit slso.org for more information.