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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents aspirational evening of 'Black excellence and inclusivity' by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Opera Theatre of St. Louis shifted the focus from oppression to expression with "I Dream a World," presented outside the Missouri History Museum.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 10:03AM

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Guest conductor McGegan puts on enthusiastic 'Baroque Brass' Chamber Music show by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

A McGegan date is not merely an appearance â€” it is more like an event. He is always the enthusiastic host, giving witty oral program notes and generally inviting both audience and per…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:48AM

Monday, October 8, 2018

SLSO, Muny pay tribute to a century of musical theater by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Several weeks ago the Muny closed its 100th anniversary season with a sumptuous and nostalgic production of "Meet Me in St. Louis." The costumes were gorgeous. The sets displayed the old-tim…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:04PM

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Pianist's playing was elegant, balletic in St. Louis Symphony Orchestra gala by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Pianist Simon TrpÄeski featured in symphony's glitzy annual gala.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:57AM

Saturday, January 27, 2018

Concert review: Violinist Rachlin makes spectacular SLSO debut by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

The vehicle for his talents was Mendelssohnâ€™s â€œViolin Concerto.â€

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:45PM

Sunday, October 29, 2017

St. Louis Symphony displays its kinder, gentler side by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Program leads off with horn concerto.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:54PM

Saturday, July 8, 2017

Stars align for "Albert Herring" at Union Avenue Opera by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

The opera venue's 2017 season opened Friday night.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:24PM

Monday, May 22, 2017

Bach Society of St. Louis gives fine interpretation of Baroque masterpiece by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

The Bach Society of St. Louis brought its Bach Festival season to a close Sunday afternoon with a performance of its namesake composerâ€™s â€œChristmas Oratorioâ€ at First Pres…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 08:05PM

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

'Carmen' is a big finish for Winter Opera St. Louis' 10th season by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Bizetâ€™s â€œCarmen,â€ one of the worldâ€™s finest and most popular music dramas, was first performed March 3, 1875. Exactly 142 years later, Winter Opera St. Louis ended …

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:54AM

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

St. Louis Chamber Chorus delivers on revolution, revelation by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

The Karpeles Manuscript Collection Library was conductor Philip Barnesâ€™ latest pick as the venue for the concert Sunday afternoon by the St. Louis Chamber Chorus. On display were seve…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:12AM

Saturday, February 11, 2017

Kicking off Great Artists Series, Jonathan Biss recital doesn't disappoint by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Many musical artists come to their performances with an agenda. Perhaps it is to champion an unfamiliar work; perhaps it is to expose an obscure composer to a wider audience; or maybe it is …

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 01:42AM

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Guitarists Duo Noire get 'a little weird' at Ethical Society concert by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Classical guitarists Thomas Flippin and Christopher Mallett create an informal and eclectic program.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 04:06PM

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Review: Balletic St. Louis Symphony doesn't miss a beat after props go awry by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Tchaikovsky carries the day under baton of guest conductor Ward Stare.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 07:48AM

Friday, October 7, 2016

SLSO musicians dazzle at the Pulitzer by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

For years, in a collaboration with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the starkly modern Pulitzer Arts Foundation has proven to be an ideal venue for exploring contemporary music. Wednesday n…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 02:46AM

Sunday, August 7, 2016

"Tosca' gets powerful update in Union Avenue Opera production by John Huxhold Special To The Post-Dispatch

Itâ€™s been called everything from â€œa chamber of horrors; a shabby little shocker; (a score that) portrays blatant events in naked naturalism; and three hours of noise; to a trium…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:22AM

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