ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES COMPLETE LIST OF
2015-2016 LIVE AT POWELL HALL CONCERTS
Single tickets for all concerts now on sale
(ST. LOUIS – August 10, 2015) –The St. Louis Symphony has added ten new concerts to its 2015-2016 Live at Powell Hall line-up. The additional Live at Powell Hall performances include:
- Disney/Pixar Ratatouille In Concert
Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 7pm
Sunday, January 3, 2016 at 2pm
Experience the Academy Award-winning film Ratatouille on the big screen while the beloved score by composer Michael Giacchino is performed live by the STL Symphony.
- Music of Michael Jackson
Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7:30pm
Celebrating the one and only Michael Jackson, the STL Symphony is joined on stage with a full rock band performing hits including “Thriller,” “Beat It,” “Man in the Mirror” and many more.
- Jim Brickman
Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 3pm
Adult Contemporary artist and Grammy-nominated pianist, Jim Brickman, joins the STL Symphony performing chart-topping hits from his multi-platinum recordings.
- Mary Chapin Carpenter
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 7:30pm
Mary Chapin Carpenter joins the STL Symphony for a special, one-night-only performance including arrangements from her debut orchestral record, “Songs from the Movie,” as well as favorites spanning across her 25-year musical career.
- Music of Led Zeppelin
Friday, June 10, 2016 at 7:30pm
The STL Symphony will be joined on stage by a rock band and vocalists with a full evening of Led Zeppelin classics including “Kashmir,” “Black Dog” and “Immigrant Song.”
- Music of Billy Joel
Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 3pm
Pianist and vocalist Michael Cavanaugh joins the STL Symphony for a tribute to Billy Joel sharing the Piano Man’s biggest hits including “She’s Got a Way,” “New York State of Mind,” “Uptown Girl,” “Only the Good Die Young” and more!
- Macy Gray
Friday, June 17, 2016 at 7:30pm
Macy Gray performs music from her multi-platinum album, On How Life Is and other songs from her eight studio albums with the STL Symphony.
- Music of Elvis
Sunday, June 19, 2016 at 3pm
This Father’s Day, veteran singer and songwriter Terry Mike Jeffrey joins the STL Symphony for a tribute to Elvis Presley, one of the greatest music icons that ever lived.
- Live And Let Die: A Symphonic Tribute To The Music Of Paul McCartney
Friday, June 24, 2016 at 7:30pm
The STL Symphony is joined by a four piece band performing the works of Paul McCartney like you’ve never heard before, including the most famous songs of the Beatles era and McCartney’s acclaimed solo work.
Previously announced Live at Powell Hall concerts include:
- The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
Friday, September 11, 2015 at 7pm
Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 7pm
Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2pm
The Legend of Zelda is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. The story of Link and his quest comes to life in these performances, featuring all-new arrangements of the game’s beloved themes. Video projections taken from the game further enhance the adventure.
- Back to the Future
Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7pm
Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 2pm
Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2pm
It’s the 30th anniversary of this time-travel adventure; celebrate with Marty McFly and Doc Brown at Powell Hall as they try to get back in time! Join the St. Louis Symphony Halloween weekend to watch the ‘80s classic on a big screen above the stage, while the orchestra performs the score live.
- Music of John Williams
Friday, December 11, 2015 at 7pm
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 7pm
Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2pm
Music Director David Robertson leads the St. Louis Symphony as it performs some of John Williams’ best-known movie music, including the themes from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Home Alone and more.
- A Gospel Christmas
Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 7:30pm
Celebrate the holidays in a soul-stirring way–with Grammy-award winning tenor Thomas Young, the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus led by Director Kevin McBeth, and the St. Louis Symphony on the Powell Hall stage performing gospel carols and glorious songs of the season.
- Macy’s Holiday Celebration
Friday, December 18, 2015 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 2pm
Make the St. Louis Symphony part of your holiday tradition! Visit with Santa Claus, take in a beautifully decked-out Powell Hall and the music of the season. Resident Conductor Steven Jarvi leads the St. Louis Symphony and the Holiday Festival Chorus in a performance that’s sure to leave spirits merry and bright!
- New Year’s Eve Celebration
Thursday, December 31, 2015 at 7:30pm
Expect the unexpected as the St. Louis Symphony rings in 2016! This party at Powell, led by Music Director David Robertson, always features a top-secret musical line-up that’s full of surprises and fun. See for yourself why there’s no better place to be on New Year’s Eve.
- Lift Every Voice
Friday, February 12, 2016 at 7:30pm
Gospel singer Larnelle Harris returns to Powell Hall to perform with the St. Louis Symphony and its IN UNISON Chorus. Led by Director Kevin McBeth, the chorus will perform soul-stirring songs that celebrate African-American culture and traditions.
- A Night of Symphonic Rock
Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 7:30pm
John Elefante from the legendary rock band Kansas comes to Powell Hall to perform your favorite classic rock standards with the St. Louis Symphony. The one-night only Valentine weekend performance will feature songs you’ll know by heart from Aerosmith, Foreigner, Journey, Led Zeppelin and more.
- Las Vegas Valentine Songbook
Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 3pm
Bring your sweetheart to Powell Hall for an afternoon that will take you back to Rat Pack-era Vegas. The St. Louis Symphony performs songs from Frank, Sammy and other Vegas icons including Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and Tom Jones. Guest vocalists join the orchestra in a program that will include “Luck Be a Lady,” “Young at Heart,” and “The Way You Look Tonight.”
- T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Friday, April 8, 2016 at 7pm
Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 7pm
Sunday, April 10 at 2pm
Experience the wonder of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. in a whole new way. Elliot and his out-of-this-world friend play in the big screen above the stage while the St. Louis Symphony performs John Williams’ unforgettable Academy-award winning score live. It’s an event your family won’t want to miss.
- Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions
Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 7pm
Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2pm
The St. Louis Symphony presents symphonic music from the iconic video game series Pokémon. Orchestral arrangements from various versions of the game will be performed, with synchronized visuals of Pikachu and the rest of the gang projected on Powell’s big screen above the stage.
Single tickets for all St. Louis Symphony concerts are now on sale. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 314-534-1700, on-line at stlsymphony.org or in person at the Powell Hall Box Office, located at 718 North Grand Boulevard in St. Louis.
Founded in 1880 and now in its 136th season, the St. Louis Symphony is the second-oldest orchestra in the country and widely considered one of the world’s finest. In September 2005, internationally acclaimed conductor David Robertson became the 12th Music Director, the second American-born conductor to hold that post in the Orchestra’s history. The St. Louis Symphony strives for artistic excellence, fiscal responsibility and community connection while meeting its mission statement: enriching people’s live through the power of music. The Symphony 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 Symphony’s Saturday night subscription concerts live, and The Nine Network, which features the STL Symphony on its Night at the Symphony program.
