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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 — it is more like an event. He is always the enthusiastic host, giving witty oral program notes and generally inviting both audience and performe…

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 Trpčeski 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 Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto.”

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 composer’s “Christmas Oratorio” at First Presbyterian Chur…

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

Bizet’s “Carmen,” one of the world’s finest and most popular music dramas, was first performed March 3, 1875. Exactly 142 years later, Winter Opera St. Louis ended its 10th anniversa…

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 Barnes’ latest pick as the venue for the concert Sunday afternoon by the St. Louis Chamber Chorus. On display were several d…

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

It’s been called everything from “a chamber of horrors; a shabby little shocker; (a score that) portrays blatant events in naked naturalism; and three hours of noise; to a triumph of pur…

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 05:22AM

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