The Vintage Gala itself will be held on Monday, Sept. 9, at The Sheldon Concert Hall. Article by Ashley Klein, Ladue News May 16 Kick-off Event at Adam Foster Fine Jewelry Photos and story by Christina Kling-Garrett, Ladue News Use your QR Reader or click to view Gala details.
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Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are announcing that our Western Symphony program, a collaboration with St. Louis Ballet to be held October 12 and 13, will not be a part of our concert schedule this year. The ballets will be performed, but without CMSSL providing the live music. We are disappointed with this turn of events, but look forward to renewing our partnership with St. Louis Ballet as soon as possible. If your CMSSL Subscription includes ticket(s) to these performance, we are offering the following options for your consideration: · Exchange your October 12 or 13 ticket(s) for an equivalent number of seats to either our November 25 “D. Bach L” program, narrated by Leonard Slatkin, or our February 10 “Nicholas McGegan Returns” concert, to be held in the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall. · Exchange your ticket(s) for the “concert only” portion of our September 9 “Vintage” Gala, held in The Sheldon Concert Hall, and featuring guest artists pianist Olga Kern and violinist Cho Liang Lin. · Request a refund for the purchase price of your October 12 or 13 ticket · Return your October 12 or 13 tickets for a tax-deductible donation Please fill out this form with your response. By clicking “submit” your response will have been received. If an October 12 or 13 performance of the ballet was included in your subscription, please inform us of your choice by August 23 so appropriate actions/tickets can be processed. Fill out the short “Easy Ballet Ticket Exchange Form” above with your choice or call us at 314-941-6309 during business hours. If you wish to attend one of the ballet performances (no longer a part of our subscription series), you can access tickets by clicking below:
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“…The selections never lacked for tappable rhythms and hummable melodies…” READ REVIEW in St. Louis American by Chris King Review Prelude: “The St. Louis American Foundation was not alone in paying posthumous recognition to Michael F. Neidorff in 2024. The recipient of an unprecedented posthumous award at the foundation’s 2024 Salute to Excellence in Business, Neidorff also is the namesake of the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis’ 15th Anniversary concert series this year. The society’s Vienna-themed performance on Monday, May 6 was so lively and life-affirming that it called death itself into question.”
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“The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis continues its 16th season with a panoply of spring and summer performances.” Read More from their Spring Arts Preview: See our Ad in the March 8 edition here:
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Chamber Music Society of St. Louis Announces its 2024-25 Season, Starting with a Gala Concert to Celebrate Leonard Slatkin’s 80th Birthday and its 15th Anniversary. Read press release HERE
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Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presented our Vintage Gala, celebrating Maestro Leonard Slatkin’s 80th Birthday and our milestone 15th Anniversary Season. Special guests included internationally renowned pianist Olga Kern, violinist Cho-Liang Lin and Baseball Hall of Fame Legend Ozzie Smith. With a special appearance by Vocalist Sylvia McNair.Sheldon Concert Hall, Monday, September 9, 2024 VIP Package included: Your name listed in program as VIPVIP package for the event includes:Valet Parking6:00 pm Pre-Concert Cocktails7:00 pm “Vintage” Concert, VIP seatingDinner, provided by Butler’s Pantry Read More: MEDIA by Joan Berkman / Photos by Suzy Gorman Author: ksdk.com by Chris King, St. Louis American by Ashley Klein, Ladue News by Stephanie Wallace, Town & Style Noémi K. Neidorff, Presenting Sponsor Mary Strauss, Thomas and Carol Voss, Honorary ChairsMiran Halen, Event ChairBecky Domyan and Amalia Pfannenstiel, Co-ChairsJasmine Huda, EmceeSpecial Appearance by Baseball Hall of Fame Legend Ozzie Smith, “The Wizard” Dr. Tai Lin, Ariel Premium Supply, Artists Sponsor Our Kick-off Event for the Gala Event Host Committee was May 16. Click HERE to view Kickoff photos. 7:00 CONCERT PROGRAM Rachmaninoff- 3 PiecesMoment Musical #4 in e minor, Op.16Etude-tableaux, Op.33 No. 8 (No. 7 in modern edition) in g minorPolichinelle in f# minor, Op. 3 No. 4Joan Tower Birthday Wishes (encore)Gershwin–Three Preludes for PianoGershwin- “Fascinating Rhythm”Olga Kern, Piano Elgar- Chanson de MatinBrahms- S.A.E. Sonata in c minor, WoO 2 (Scherzo)Lukas Foss- Three American Pieces (‘Composer’s Holiday’)Cho-Liang Lin, ViolinOlga Kern, Piano Brahms- Piano Quintet in f minor, Op. 34 (Scherzo)Rubenstein- Romance (encore)McTee- Happy Birthday (second encore)Olga Kern, PianoCho-Liang Lin, ViolinXiaoxiao Qiang, ViolinSusan Gordon, ViolaBjorn Ranheim, Cello READ PROGRAM BOOKLETPROGRAM SHELL DONATE with a tax-deductible gift, if you cannot attend Your support of the Vintage Gala enables our continued commitment to the St. Louis community through extraordinary concerts, creative collaborations, and impactful education programs. Thank you so much for your support as we look to the next 15 years—together! Only the best things that last through time can be called Vintage. Our programs endeavor to inspire and enchant audiences with chamber music performed in our signature cabaret-style. We also offer unique education opportunities with a Master Class Series, serving students from more than 30 area schools, and our Rader Young Artist Program, which has nurtured exceptional student performers in St. Louis for more than a decade. Internationally acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin is active as a composer, author, and educator. A Chamber Music Society of St. Louis Board Member since our founding, he leads an ensemble annually at concerts and serves as an inspiration for CMSSL and our musicians. Pianist Olga Kern is recognized as one of her generation’s greatest artists. With her vivid stage presence, passionatelyconfident musicianship, and extraordinary technique, this striking pianist continues to captivate fans and critics alike. Since his debut as soloist with Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic, Taiwanese violinist Cho-Liang Lin has performed with virtually every major orchestra in the world. A devoted chamber musician and educator, Mr. Lin founded the Taipei Music Academy & Festival and currently serves on the faculties of The Julliard School and Rice University. CMSSL is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation.For tax deductible information, please consult your tax professional. An IRS advisory letter is available upon request.
Jazz Piano Duo Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi return in “Everything but the Kitchen Sink,” January 29 at the 560 Music Center. Dr. James and Cynthia Coyle, Concert Sponsors Hear an interview with Stephanie and Paolo by clicking on the 107.3 graphic, above. Thank you for supporting Chamber Music Society of St. Louis.
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In partnership with Classic 107.3FM. Pillsbury Cookie Concert Ed & H Pillsbury Foundation, Pillsbury Cookie Concert Series Sponsor Gerald and Judith Jehling, Concert Sponsors Not yet on our friends list? Click here to join. The repertoire for this concert is chosen by you, friends of The Chamber and our friends at Classic 107.3, the Voice for the Arts in St. Louis. Our April 22 “All About You Part 4” program is indeed all about your choices for the works to be performed, and is based on the results from the balloting. Stay tuned, and watch for E-Blast announcements! On the Ballot: (vote for one in each category) STRING ENSEMBLE Shostakovich- Two pieces for String Quartet Puccini- Chrysanthemums WINNER! Dvořák- Nocturne for Two Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass, Op. 40 Albinoni- Sinfonia in G Major for Strings PIANO AND STRING ENSEMBLE WINNER! Beethoven- Piano Quartet #3 in C Major, WoO 36 Haydn- Piano Trio # 39 in G Major “Gypsy” Hob. XV:25 Schubert- Notturno for Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 148 / D.897 Shostakovich- Piano Trio No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 8 MIXED ENSEMBLE WINNER! Mozart – Quintet for Horn and Strings in E Flat Major, K. 407 Copland- Sextet for String Quartet, Clarinet and Piano Debussy- Sonata for Flute, Viola & Harp Saint-Saëns- Fantaisie for Violin and Harp, Op. 124 SOLO PIANO Debussy- Clair de Lune Gershwin- Three Preludes for Piano WINNER! Rachmaninoff- Prelude Op 3 No 2 in C # Minor Schubert- Impromptu #2 in Ab, Op. 142 D935 Click here for tickets to the concert!
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We are enthusiastically looking forward to the return of our cabaret-seating format, November 20 thru May 6, in the Pillsbury Theatre at the 560 Music Center. The first concert, “Chamber Music For People In A Hurry,” has a program theme affectionately borrowed from delightful astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson’s book Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. Libations to enjoy during the concerts will be available for purchase from STL Barkeep. On December 4 we celebrate the seasons with “Holiday Wingding,” conducted by Darwin Aquino. Choose from available cabaret concerts tables and get e-tickets HERE.
