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DAVID ROBERTSON I MUSIC DIRECTOR

2016/17 PRESENTING SPONSOR stlsymphony.org

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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!

DAVID ROBERTSON Music Director

MARIE-HÉLÈNE BERNARDPresident and CEO

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CONTENTS

HOW TO SUBSCRIBE 2 SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS 3 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS 4 FRIDAY COFFEE SERIES 8

FRIDAY EVENING SERIES 9 SATURDAY EVENING SERIES 14 SUNDAY MATINEE SERIES 18

HOLIDAY CONCERTS 20 SEATING CHARTS/PRICING 25 DIRECTIONS AND PARKING 25

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITSOur way of saying “thank you” for your commitment to great music.

SAVINGS• SAVE up to 27% off single ticket prices• SAVE 20% off additional concerts throughout the season*

FLEXIBILITY• FREE subscription ticket exchanges via phone• Exchange now, decide later: we keep your value on account to use later within the same season

SERVICE• Priority Seating • FREE lost ticket replacement• Personal Pocket Guide & Reminder Stickers• Priority notice and seating when new concerts are announced (email required)

BOX SEAT SUBSCRIBERS• FREE parking!• Pre-order beverages prior to intermission in Grand Tier Boxes

SPECIAL EVENTSExclusive invitations to post-concert meet & greets with guest artists and more!

CONVENIENTPRE-PAID PARKINGSubscribers have the option to purchase discounted parking in Grand Center with your subscription at just $8 per park! Parking passes mail with your season tickets so no cash is required when entering the lot. (Minimum 5 parks. Lost passescannot be replaced.)

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What if I would like to make a gift to support the STL Symphony?Ticket sales cover just one third of costs at the STL Symphony. The generosity of our many donors ensures our lasting reach and impact on the greater St. Louis region and beyond.

What package is best for me?Friday Mornings – Our Friday morning coffee series is perfect for those looking to escape the workday while enjoying FREE coffee and doughnuts. Evenings – Friday and Saturday evening series cater to those who enjoy evenings out on the town! Friday subscription packages start at five concerts while Saturdays start at six.Sunday Matinees – Relax on Sunday afternoons as part of the seven-concert matinee series.

Where should I sit?With acclaimed acoustics and no visual obstructions, seating is fantastic throughout Powell Hall.See page 24 for hints on selecting the best place to sit with tips on where to find the most legroom and more.

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BEETHOVEN PIANO CONCERTOS

GRAMMYWINNERIn 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.

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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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. 1MAR 10-11

STEVEN OSBORNE

No. 2JAN 20-21

RAFAŁ BLECHACZ

No. 3SEP 24-25

YEFIM BRONFMAN

No. 4OCT 21-23

ORLI SHAHAM

No. 5NOV 25-27

STEPHEN HOUGH

The Flying Dutchman I May 4 & 6Wagner’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.

Slatkin Conducts Porgy & Bess I Nov 11-13Conductor Laureate Leonard Slatkin returns to lead Gershwin’s masterpiece combining love and loss in a musical work that will strike you to your core.

Choral MasterpiecesThis 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.

SEASONHIGHLIGHTS

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.

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!

Spirit of St. Louis I Sep 16-17 Opening weekend, cele-brate the 90th anniversa-ry of Lindbergh’s historic flight across the Atlantic with the STL Symphony and Chorus performing works by Weill, Boulez and Debussy.

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MAR 3ALL-BACHBernard Labadie, conductorMark Sparks, fluteBACH Orchestral Suite No. 1BACH Orchestral Suite No. 2BACH Orchestral Suite No. 3BACH Orchestral Suite No. 4

APR 7RHAPSODY IN BLUEDavid Robertson, conductorKirill Gerstein, pianoMILHAUD La Création du monde (The Creation of the World)GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue (Original Jazz Band Version)BERNSTEIN Three Dance Variations from Fancy FreeGERSHWIN Concerto in FPresented by Thompson Coburn

APR 21RACH 3John Storgårds, conductorNikolai Lugansky, pianoSILVESTROV HymnRACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra

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Spend five Friday evenings with the STL Symphony celebrating the Spirit of St. Louis,Beethoven’s “Emperor” Piano Concerto and a biblical story retold.

FRIDAY A SERIES5 CONCERTS I 8:00PM

SEP 16 SPIRIT OF ST. LOUISDavid Robertson, conductorCharlie Brennan, narratorScott Andrews, clarinetSt. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, directorWEILL The Flight of LindberghBOULEZ Dialogue de l'ombre doubleDEBUSSY La Mer NOV 4TCHAIKOVSKY 5Han-Na Chang, conductorAlina Pogostkina, violinGLINKA Ruslan and Lyudmila OverturePROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

NOV 25BEETHOVEN’S EMPERORRobert Spano, conductorStephen Hough, pianoSIBELIUS Pohjola’s DaughterRESPIGHI Fountains of RomeBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”Presented by The Thomas A. KooyumjianFamily Foundation

JAN 27BEETHOVEN 7David Robertson, conductorHåkan Hardenberger, trumpetCOPLAND Appalachian Spring SuiteWALLIN Fisher King (Trumpet Concerto)BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7Presented by Thompson Coburn MAR 24GOSPEL ACCORDING TOTHE OTHER MARYDavid Robertson, conductorKelley O’Connor, mezzo-sopranoMichaela Martens, mezzo-sopranoJay Hunter Morris, tenor Daniel Bubeck, countertenorBrian Cummings, countertenorNathan Medley, countertenorSt. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, directorADAMS The Gospel According to the Other Mary

FRIDAY COFFEE SERIES7 CONCERTS I 10:30AM

OCT 7ALL-MOZARTNicholas McGegan, conductorJennifer Koh, violinMOZART Symphony No. 31, K. 297, “Paris”MOZART Violin Concerto No. 1, K. 207MOZART Serenade No. 9, K. 320, “Posthorn” OCT 28BRAHMS REIMAGINEDJun Märkl, conductorJeremy Denk, pianoLISZT PrometheusMOZART Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488 BRAHMS Piano Quartet in G minor NOV 11SLATKIN CONDUCTSPORGY AND BESSLeonard Slatkin, conductorOlga Kern, pianoSLATKIN KinahBARBER Piano ConcertoCOPLAND Billy the Kid SuiteGERSHWIN Selections for Orchestra from Porgy and Bess

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SHOSTAKOVICH 15Andrey Boreyko, conductorRafał Blechacz, pianoROSSINI William Tell OvertureBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15

Enjoy seven Friday mornings away from the daily grind sharing uplifting musicwith friends and family—plus free coffee and doughnuts!

“A young master, an artist to reckon with,” (Newsday) Olga Kern performs Barber’s Piano Concerto.

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.

Experience pianist Stephen Hough and the STL Symphony performing the mightiest of Beethoven’s piano concertos.

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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.

FRIDAY C SERIES5 CONCERTS I 8:00PM

SEP 30 BEETHOVEN’S EROICADavid Robertson, conductorLeila Josefowicz, violinADAMS Violin ConcertoBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”Presented by Thompson Coburn

OCT 21SYMPHONIC DANCESCristian Macelaru, conductorOrli Shaham, pianoBALAKIREV IslameyBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4RACHMANINOFF Symphonic DancesPresented by The Thomas A. KooyumjianFamily Foundation

DEC 2NUTCRACKERWard Stare, conductorDavid Halen, violinBORODIN Prince Igor OvertureTCHAIKOVSKY Violin Suite from Sleeping Beauty and Swan LakeTCHAIKOVSKY Act II from The Nutcracker

FEB 24BELSHAZZAR’S FEASTSir Andrew Davis, conductorSt. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, directorNICOLAI The Merry Wives of Windsor OvertureELGAR FalstaffWALTON Belshazzar’s Feast APR 28CAPRICCIO ITALIENDavid Robertson, conductorJulie Thayer, hornGerard Pagano, bass tromboneWEBER Der Freischütz OvertureSTEPHENSON The Arch (Trombone Concerto)WALTON Crown Imperial (Coronation March)MENDELSSOHN The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave)DEBUSSY Clair de luneDUKAS Villanelle, for Horn and OrchestraTCHAIKOVSKY Capriccio italienPresented by the Whitaker Foundation

FRIDAY B SERIES5 CONCERTS I 8:00PM

SEP 23 EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIKDavid Robertson, conductorAndrew Cuneo, bassoonKarin Bliznik, trumpetJeffrey Strong, trumpetVAUGHAN WILLIAMS Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisMOZART Bassoon Concerto, K. 191PACHELBEL Canon in DVIVALDI Concerto in C major for 2 Trumpets and StringsMOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525Presented by the Whitaker Foundation

OCT 14DVORÁK CELLO CONCERTOHannu Lintu, conductorAlban Gerhardt, celloLUTOSŁAWSKI Chain 3DVORÁK Cello ConcertoSTRAVINSKY Petrushka

NOV 18MOZART REQUIEMDavid Robertson, conductorSt. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, directorThe St. Louis Children’s Choirs Barbara Berner, artistic directorIVES The Unanswered QuestionADAMS On the Transmigration of SoulsMOZART Requiem, K. 626Presented by Thompson Coburn

MAR 10ALPINE SYMPHONYStéphane Denève, conductorSteven Osborne, pianoBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1STRAUSS Eine Alpensinfonie (An Alpine Symphony) APR 7RHAPSODY IN BLUEDavid Robertson, conductorKirill Gerstein, pianoMILHAUD La Création du monde (The Creation of the World)GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue (Original Jazz Band Version)BERNSTEIN Three Dance Variations from Fancy FreeGERSHWIN Concerto in FPresented by Thompson Coburn

Share five evenings at Powell Hall delighting in the music of magicians,the Swiss Alps and a jazzy speakeasy.


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JOSEFOWICZMOZART REQUIEM

MACELARU

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.

Sensational American violinist, Leila Josefowicz, performs John Adams’ revolutionary Violin Concerto.

Combine series to enjoy a year of music & savings!

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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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WE ARE YOUR ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY

From musical scenes of America in Dvorák’s “New World” Symphony to the drama of The Flying Dutchman, lose yourself in the gorgeous music of these six evenings.

SATURDAY B SERIES6 CONCERTS I 8:00PM


NOV 5TCHAIKOVSKY 5Han-Na Chang, conductorAlina Pogostkina, violinGLINKA Ruslan and Lyudmila OverturePROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 1TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5

DEC 3NUTCRACKERWard Stare, conductorDavid Halen, violinBORODIN Prince Igor OvertureTCHAIKOVSKY Violin Suite from Sleeping Beauty and Swan LakeTCHAIKOVSKY Act II from The Nutcracker

JAN 14NEW WORLD SYMPHONYDavid Robertson, conductorGil Shaham, violinADAMS The Chairman DancesKORNGOLD Violin ConcertoDVORÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”

MAR 11ALPINE SYMPHONYStéphane Denève, conductorSteven Osborne, pianoBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1STRAUSS Eine Alpensinfonie (An Alpine Symphony)

THURS, MAY 4THE FLYING DUTCHMANDavid Robertson, conductorAlan 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

FRI, JAN 13 NEW WORLD SYMPHONYDavid Robertson, conductorGil Shaham, violinADAMS The Chairman DancesKORNGOLD Violin ConcertoDVORÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”


MAY 6THE FLYING DUTCHMANDavid Robertson, conductorAlan Held, bass-baritone (The Dutchman)Orla Boylan, soprano (Senta)Teddy Tahu Rhodes, baritone (Daland)St. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, directorWAGNER The Flying Dutchman

Nights on the town or a standing date night? Don’t miss these six evenings with the STL Symphony!

SATURDAY A SERIES6 CONCERTS I 8:00PM

OCT 1 BEETHOVEN’S EROICADavid Robertson, conductorLeila Josefowicz, violinADAMS Violin ConcertoBEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”Presented by Thompson Coburn

OCT 29BRAHMS REIMAGINED Jun Märkl, conductorJeremy Denk, pianoLISZT PrometheusMOZART Piano Concerto No. 23, K. 488 BRAHMS Piano Quartet in G minor

NOV 26BEETHOVEN’S EMPERORRobert Spano, conductorStephen Hough, pianoSIBELIUS Pohjola’s DaughterRESPIGHI Fountains of RomeBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”Presented by The Thomas A. KooyumjianFamily Foundation

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Music Director David Robertson leads the STL Symphony in his 12th season.

Dvorák’s beloved “New World” Symphony is an audience favorite evoking the great American spirit.

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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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AN ALPINE SYMPHONY

POGOSTKINA

NEW WORLD SYMPHONY

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SATURDAY D SERIES6 CONCERTS I 8:00PM

SEP 24BEETHOVEN’STHIRD PIANO CONCERTO David Robertson, conductorYefim Bronfman, pianoBeth Guterman Chu, violaJonathan Chu, violaMOZART The Magic Flute OvertureBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3BENJAMIN Viola, ViolaHAYDN Symphony No. 102Presented by The Thomas A. KooyumjianFamily Foundation

OCT 8ALL-MOZARTNicholas McGegan, conductorJennifer Koh, violinMOZART Symphony No. 31, K. 297, “Paris”MOZART Violin Concerto No. 1, K. 207MOZART Serenade No. 9, K. 320, “Posthorn”

NOV 12SLATKIN CONDUCTSPORGY AND BESSLeonard Slatkin, conductorOlga Kern, pianoSLATKIN KinahBARBER Piano ConcertoCOPLAND Billy the Kid SuiteGERSHWIN Selections for Orchestra from Porgy and Bess

JAN 28BEETHOVEN 7David Robertson, conductorHåkan Hardenberger, trumpetCOPLAND Appalachian Spring SuiteWALLIN Fisher King (Trumpet Concerto)BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7Presented by Thompson Coburn

FEB 25BELSHAZZAR’S FEASTSir Andrew Davis, conductorSt. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, directorNICOLAI The Merry Wives of Windsor OvertureELGAR FalstaffWALTON Belshazzar’s Feast

APR 29BRAHMS VIOLIN CONCERTODavid Robertson, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violinELGAR Serenade in E minorLENTZ Jerusalem (after Blake)BRAHMS Violin Concerto

JAN 21 SHOSTAKOVICH 15Andrey Boreyko, conductorRafał Blechacz, pianoROSSINI William Tell OvertureBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 15

APR 8RHAPSODY IN BLUEDavid Robertson, conductorKirill Gerstein, pianoMILHAUD La Création du monde (The Creation of the World)GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue (Original Jazz Band Version)BERNSTEIN Three Dance Variations from Fancy FreeGERSHWIN Concerto in FPresented by Thompson Coburn


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.

SATURDAY C SERIES6 CONCERTS I 8:00PM

SEP 17SPIRIT OF ST. LOUISDavid Robertson, conductorCharlie Brennan, narratorScott Andrews, clarinetSt. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, director WEILL The Flight of LindberghBOULEZ Dialogue de l’ombre doubleDEBUSSY La Mer OCT 15DVORÁK CELLO CONCERTOHannu Lintu, conductorAlban Gerhardt, celloLUTOSŁAWSKI Chain 3DVORÁK Cello ConcertoSTRAVINSKY Petrushka NOV 19MOZART REQUIEMDavid Robertson, conductorSt. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, directorThe St. Louis Children’s Choirs Barbara Berner, artistic director IVES The Unanswered QuestionADAMS On the Transmigration of SoulsMOZART Requiem, K. 626


Jennifer Koh performs Mozart’s First Violin Concerto, a work full of warmth, charm, wit and energy.

GERSTEIN

THE FLIGHT OF LINDBERGH

KAISER

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Familiar faces and new friends grace the stage of Powell Hall with the STL Symphony for these six evening performances.

LINTU

Opening weekend, celebrate the 90th anniversary ofLindbergh’s historic flight across the Atlantic with the STL Symphony and Chorus.

SUNDAY B SERIES7 CONCERTS I 3:00PM

SEP 25BEETHOVEN’STHIRD PIANO CONCERTO David Robertson, conductorYefim Bronfman, pianoBeth Guterman Chu, violaJonathan Chu, violaMOZART The Magic Flute OvertureBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3BENJAMIN Viola, ViolaHAYDN Symphony No. 102Presented by The Thomas A. KooyumjianFamily Foundation


NOV 20MOZART REQUIEMDavid Robertson, conductorSt. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, directorThe St. Louis Children’s Choirs Barbara Berner, artistic directorIVES The Unanswered QuestionADAMS On the Transmigration of SoulsMOZART Requiem, K. 626


MAR 26GOSPEL ACCORDING TOTHE OTHER MARYDavid Robertson, conductorKelley O’Connor, mezzo-sopranoMichaela Martens, mezzo-sopranoJay Hunter Morris, tenor Daniel Bubeck, countertenorBrian Cummings, countertenorNathan Medley, countertenorSt. Louis Symphony Chorus Amy Kaiser, directorADAMS The Gospel According to the Other Mary

APR 30BRAHMSVIOLIN CONCERTODavid Robertson, conductorAugustin Hadelich, violinELGAR Serenade in E minorLENTZ Jerusalem (after Blake)BRAHMS Violin Concerto

Bring family and friends to Powell Hall for seven Sunday afternoons with the STL Symphony to enjoy Bach, Brahms, Beethoven and more!

SUNDAY A SERIES7 CONCERTS I 3:00PM

DEC 4NUTCRACKERWard Stare, conductorDavid Halen, violinBORODIN Prince Igor OvertureTCHAIKOVSKY Violin Suite from Sleeping Beauty and Swan LakeTCHAIKOVSKY Act II from The Nutcracker JAN 15NEW WORLD SYMPHONYDavid Robertson, conductorGil Shaham, violinADAMS The Chairman DancesKORNGOLD Violin ConcertoDVORÁK Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” APR 9RHAPSODY IN BLUEDavid Robertson, conductorKirill Gerstein, pianoMILHAUD La Création du monde (The Creation of the World)GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue (Original Jazz Band Version)BERNSTEIN Three Dance Variations from Fancy FreeGERSHWIN Concerto in FPresented by Thompson Coburn


OCT 16DVORÁK CELLO CONCERTOHannu Lintu, conductorAlban Gerhardt, celloLUTOSŁAWSKI Chain 3DVORÁK Cello ConcertoSTRAVINSKY Petrushka NOV 13SLATKIN CONDUCTSPORGY AND BESSLeonard Slatkin, conductorOlga Kern, pianoSLATKIN KinahBARBER Piano ConcertoCOPLAND Billy the Kid SuiteGERSHWIN Selections for Orchestra from Porgy and Bess NOV 27BEETHOVEN’S EMPERORRobert Spano, conductorStephen Hough, pianoSIBELIUS Pohjola’s DaughterRESPIGHI Fountains of RomeBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”Presented by The Thomas A. KooyumjianFamily Foundation

JAN 29 BEETHOVEN 7David Robertson, conductorHåkan Hardenberger, trumpetCOPLAND Appalachian Spring SuiteWALLIN Fisher King (Trumpet Concerto)BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7Presented by Thompson Coburn

“His smooth, silvery tone remains matchless,” says The Telegraph of Håkan Hardenberger who performs Wallin’s Fisher King (Trumpet Concerto).

“The outstandingAmerican violinist of his generation” (Time), Gil Shaham performs Korngold’s Violin Concerto.GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THE OTHER MARY

BEETHOVEN’S EMPERORRHAPSODY IN BLUE

HARDENBERGER

SHAHAM

Enjoy seven matinee concerts with audience favorites including Rhapsody in Blue,Mozart’s Requiem and selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.

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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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HOLIDAYS AT POWELL HALL

HOLIDAYCELEBRATIONFri, Dec 16, 2:00pm & 7:30pmSat, Dec 17, 2:00pm & 7:30pmSun, Dec 18, 2:00pmHoliday 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!

BMO PRIVATE BANKNEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Sat, Dec 31, 7:30pmDavid 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!

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A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS Thurs, Dec 8, 7:30pmKevin McBeth, conductorSt. 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.

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LIFT EVERY VOICEFri, Feb 17, 7:30pmKevin McBeth, conductorSt. 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.

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PULITZER SERIESThe 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.

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GALASave 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/gala

LIVE AT POWELL HALLAdditional 2016/17 Live at Powell Hall events featuring popular artists and films on the big screenwill be announced in May 2016. When placing yourseries 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.

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FAMILY SERIESDesigned 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.

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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 $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

SUBSCRIBER ADD-ON PRICES*

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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DIRECTIONSPowell 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.

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.

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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