St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra Begins Its 48th Season this Month

The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, led by Music Director Gemma New, is set to begin its 48th season. Under the direction of New, more than 100 young musicians from 50 different high schools in the St. Louis region, will present three free concerts at Powell Hall: November 17, 2017, March 4, 2018, and June 3, 2018.

The SLSYO will open the season with Dvo?ák Symphony No. 8, Anna Clyne's Abstractions, and Alexander Borodin's Polovtsian Dances. Program information for the remaining concerts of the SLSYO 48th season will be released at a future date.

Tickets for each SLSYO concert are free with a $1 service fee and can be reserved here.

SLSYO Concert #1

Friday, November 17, 2017, 8:00pm

Gemma New, conductor

BORODIN Polovtsian Dances

CLYNE Abstractions

DVO?ÁK Symphony No. 8

SLSYO Concert #2

Sunday, March 4, 2018, 3:00pm

Gemma New, conductor

SLSYO Concert #3

Sunday June 3, 2018, 3:00pm

Gemma New, conductor

Supported by

G.A., Jr. and Kathryn M. Buder Charitable Foundation
and
ESCO Technologies Foundation

About the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

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 strives for 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 and 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. www.slso.org

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