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A quick look into what's on stage this week at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Each episode will take you behind the scenes, revealing the personal stories and perspectives that shape St. Louis Symphony Orchestra classical programs. Hosted by Assistant Conductor Samuel Hollister and featuring St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians, this short podcast is perfect for your drive to Powell Hall.

  1. قبل يوم واحد

    Lift Every Voice: Black History Month Celebration

    SLSO IN UNISON Chorus Director Kevin McBeth joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister to reflect on Lift Every Voice, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s annual Black History Month Celebration. McBeth shares insights from his years leading the IN UNISON Chorus and explores the spiritual and emotional through-line connecting works by Rosephanye Dunn Powell, Carlos Simon, beloved hymns, and treasured spirituals. The conversation highlights Lift Every Voice as a powerful community gathering that honors heritage, faith, resilience, and the enduring impact of Black artistry.

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  2. ١٦ فبراير

    Mozart’s Magic Flute: Opera in Concert

    SLSO Music Director Stéphane Denève joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister to explore Mozart’s The Magic Flute in concert. Denève reflects on what makes opera in concert a unique artistic experience, how Mozart brings timeless themes vividly to life through music, and the balance of humor and philosophy at the heart of the work. He also shares what continues to reveal itself in this beloved opera and what he hopes audiences carry with them after experiencing its magic at Powell Hall.

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  3. ٤ فبراير

    Prokofiev and Childs: Anthems of Resilience

    SLSO violist Andrew François joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister to reflect on a program shaped by resilience, healing, and the endurance of the human spirit. François shares personal insights on returning to music-making after the pandemic, discusses the significance of presenting Billy Childs’ Diaspora in spaces like Powell Hall, and explores the quiet strength and hope embedded in Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony. The conversation invites listeners to consider how music can honor struggle, foster connection, and offer renewal.

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  4. ٢١ يناير

    Tchaikovsky’s Fourth: Devotion and Destiny

    SLSO horn player Julie Thayer joins Assistant Conductor Samuel Hollister to explore a program that balances playfulness, innovation, and emotional depth. Thayer reflects on the energy of Lotta Wennäkoski’s Flounce, the excitement of collaborating with unusual instruments like the sheng in Jukka Tiensuu’s Teoton, and the technical demands of the horn—especially in the brass-driven moments of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.

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  5. ٧ يناير

    Stravinsky and Debussy: Music in Motion

    Saint Louis Dance Theatre Artistic Director and choreographer Kirven Douthit-Boyd joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister to explore the intersection of music and movement in a program inspired by dialogue, character, and storytelling. Hear Douthit-Boyd discuss shaping relationships through choreography, reimagining Stravinsky’s Pulcinella for today’s stage, and what makes collaborating with a live orchestra a singular artistic experience. The conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how dance and music come together to bring this program to life.

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    Handel’s Messiah: Joyful Praise

    Former St. Louis Symphony Chorus director Amy Kaiser joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister to reflect on the enduring power of Messiah and its deep roots in the SLSO’s holiday tradition. She shares memories from her over 30 performances of the work, insights into Handel’s expressive yet demanding choral writing, and thoughts on keeping a beloved masterpiece fresh year after year. Kaiser also offers a window into the chorus’s preparation process and the sense of community and celebration that Messiah inspires for audiences across St. Louis.

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    Shostakovich's 15th: Rebellion and Reckoning

    SLSO Principal Percussionist Will James joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister to unpack a program that spans the intimate lyricism of Clara Schumann and Joseph Haydn to the sharper edge of Dmitri Shostakovich. James offers a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate planning required for major percussion setups, reflects on the orchestra’s history with Shostakovich’s music, and shares how choices as specific as mallets can shape musical storytelling.

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    Beethoven’s Seventh: Energy and Reverie

    SLSO bassist and St. Louis native Sarah Hogan Kaiser joins Assistant Conductor Samuel Hollister to explore a program energized by Bartók, Rachmaninoff, and Beethoven. She reflects on the rhythmic drive at the heart of these works, the unique challenges and joys of anchoring the orchestra from the bass section, and the continual process of rediscovering familiar masterpieces. Kaiser also shares early memories of Rachmaninoff and offers a performer’s perspective on navigating the distinct musical worlds of three iconic composers.

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A quick look into what's on stage this week at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Each episode will take you behind the scenes, revealing the personal stories and perspectives that shape St. Louis Symphony Orchestra classical programs. Hosted by Assistant Conductor Samuel Hollister and featuring St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians, this short podcast is perfect for your drive to Powell Hall.

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