SLSO Stories

In this SLSO Stories Live virtual event, explore the long-time collaboration between the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. SLSO President and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard connects with OTSL Principal Conductor Daniela Candillari and General Director Andrew Jorgensen to share experiences from this longtime collaboration as well as what they look forward to this season.

This episode was originally an SLSO Stories Live virtual event in May 2022.

SLSO Stories Live is sponsored by Washington University Physicians.

In this SLSO Stories Live virtual event, take an inside look at how composers take their music from page to stage. Three composers—Aiyana Braun, Nicky Sohn, and Christian Quiñones—will share stories about their artistic process, as well as their recent experience at the SLSO’s first Composer Workshop.

This episode was originally an SLSO Stories Live virtual event in March 2022.

SLSO Stories Live is sponsored by Washington University Physicians.

In this SLSO Stories Live virtual event, explore links between classical and popular music with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Music Director Stéphane Denève and Assistant Conductor Stephanie Childress.

This episode was originally an SLSO Stories Live virtual event in April 2022.

SLSO Stories Live is sponsored by Washington University Physicians.

In this SLSO Stories Live virtual event, take an inside look at choral-orchestral music with St. Louis Symphony Chorus Director Amy Kaiser and IN UNISON Chorus Director Kevin McBeth. Find out how choral performances come together, how Amy and Kevin prepare the choruses, and what they love about music for orchestra and chorus.

This episode was originally an SLSO Stories Live virtual event in February 2022.

SLSO Stories Live is sponsored by Washington University Physicians.

In this SLSO Stories Live virtual event, Assistant Conductor Stephanie Childress, violinist Andrea Jarrett, and violist Leonid Plashinov-Johnson join Creative Partner Tim Munro to discuss their favorite movie music, what it’s like to perform the score live to film, and more.

This episode was originally an SLSO Stories Live virtual event in December 2021.

SLSO Stories Live is sponsored by Washington University Physicians.

In this SLSO Stories podcast episode, conductor and frequent SLSO collaborator Nicholas McGegan and Creative Partner Tim Munro lead a discussion about Baroque music and its staying power through the years. Joining them is Mark Shuldiner, an expert in Baroque era instruments, and Yin Xiong, SLSO cellist; Beth Guterman Chu, SLSO Principal Violist; and Andrew François, SLSO violist. All three SLSO musicians take center stage as soloists on an all-Bach program led by McGegan December 3-5, 2021.

This episode was originally an SLSO Stories Live virtual event in November 2021.

SLSO Stories Live is sponsored by Washington University Physicians.

In this episode of the SLSO Stories podcast, Music Director Stéphane Denève and Creative Partner Tim Munro discuss how to create and foster musical friendships. Joining them is conductor/violinist Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider, a longtime collaborator of Stéphane's. He joins the SLSO for a two-week artist residency in October and November 2021, conducting the orchestra, playing the Sibelius Violin Concerto with Stéphane, and collaborating with SLSO musicians in a chamber music concert.

This episode was originally an SLSO Stories Live virtual event in October 2021.

SLSO Stories Live is sponsored by Washington University Physicians.

In this SLSO Stories Podcast episode, we explore the relationship between and intersection of music and health. SLSO Creative Partner Tim Munro leads a fascinating discussion that ties together the many benefits music has on human health.

Panelists include:
• Laura Dwyer, SLSO Associate Director of Volunteer Programs
• Dr. Gammon Earhart, Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology, Neuroscience, Washington University School of Medicine
• Dr. Cynthia Briggs, Professor Emeritus, Music Therapy, Maryville University
• Joan Denison, President and CEO, Covenant Place
• Joo Kim, SLSO violinist
• James Czyzewski, SLSO cellist

This episode was originally an SLSO Stories Live virtual event in March 2021.

SLSO Stories Live is sponsored by Washington University Physicians.

In this episode of the SLSO Stories podcast, Music Director Stéphane Denève highlights the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's 142nd season. Stéphane shares stories about hometown collaborations, music of adventure, and more. Marie-Hélène Bernard, President and CEO, and Erik Finley, Vice President and General Manager, join to share their perspectives and what they’re most looking forward to in the upcoming 2021/2022 season.

This episode was originally an SLSO Stories Live virtual event in September 2021.

SLSO Stories Live is sponsored by Washington University Physicians.

In this SLSO Stories Podcast episode, members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's various IN UNISON Programs speak about the importance of this multi-faceted efforts to connect with communities across the St. Louis region. IN UNISON encompasses a groundbreaking chorus dedication to the performance and preservation of music of African and African American traditions; a robust academy providing scholarships, fellowships, and mentoring opportunities; a signature church program; and other concert opportunities.

Lunch & Learn panelists include:
• Kevin McBeth, Director, St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus
• Michelle Byrd, IN UNISON Program Coordinator
• Maureen Byrne, SLSO Associate Vice President, Education and Community Partnerships; Moderator
• Michael Casimir, SLSO violist, IN UNISON performer
• Darrius Duncan, IN UNISON Chorus Young Artist
• Nathalie Joachim, Grammy-nominated flutist, composer, and vocalist 
• Malena Smith, IN UNISON Graduate Fellow, former IN UNISON Scholar
• Gwendolyn Wesley, IN UNISON Chorus member and Church Coordinator for West Side Missionary Baptist Church

This episode was originally a Lunch & Learn virtual event in July 2020.