About us
Would you would like to go to classical and orchestral performances with others like you? You have found the right Meetup group.
Join us to attend concerts with a variety of orchestras, chamber music groups, vocal ensembles, university music programs, opera and more. (Did you know that in addition to our world class St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, there are 14 other orchestras performing regularly in the area?). Many of the concerts we attend are free to attend. And we often have a social gathering as part of our Meetup events. Whether you are new to classical music or a trained musician, you will be comfortable and enjoy our group.
Membership in the Symphony Meetup of St. Louis costs $5 per year, after a 60 day free trial, to offset the costs of the Meetup. We typically organize about 50 events per year for members to choose from to participate. You can review past events and future schedules here on our Meetup pages. Join us for a musical adventure.
Upcoming events
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A Grown-Up Orchestra Concert for All Ages
560 Music Center, 560 Trinity Ave., University City, MO, USLet's take advantage of this very special event and opportunity created for us by the Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis. And this one will be exceptional fun and quite interesting for all of us grown-ups as well as family and friends of all ages that we bring along.
Two popular, classical symphonic pieces will open and close this concert. Fun, energetic, easy listening, including an iconic piece from Ravel. His Mother Goose Suite and the Hindemith are mainstays of the classical repertoire and are great anchors for the concert.
What's the Cat Thing About?
The centerpiece of this performance is a hard to believe, too-crazy-to-be-true St. Louis story that is wild fun. That real life story has been retold in a clever children's illustrated book. Then, an original symphonic orchestral piece was commissioned to accompany the story and book. This is serious music to help tell a lighthearted story.This is the world premiere of that new music, How Mr. Silver Stole the Show, commissioned by the Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis, created by noted composer Stefan Freund. The performance will be accompanied by visuals created by Sarah Klise, the illustrator of the children's book. And, as part of the performance, the story will be narrated by St. Louis's own Sarah Fenske, Editor of St. Louis Magazine, Donnybrooker and media maven extraordinaire.
This is an all star show, enjoyable for everyone. The full music program and ticket information are included below.
Seating & Parking
The concert is at the beautiful 560 Music Center. Although it is general admission seating, the orchestra will be reserving optimal seating for us together. And parking is free in the attached parking garage.Reception Invitation
The Metropolitan Orchestra is having a celebratory reception after this performance. We are specially invited to join the orchestra, their principals and the guest performers and creators for refreshments, appetizers and desserts. Please plan to make an appearance after the concert, even if only briefly.
Note: Mr. Silver, the cat, will not be in attendance. But books might be available. :-)Ticket Information
The Metropolitan Orchestra has authorized all members and guests of our Meetup to use the discounted senior pricing ($20+fee). There is also Children/Student pricing ($5+fee).
Order tickets online now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breathtaking-and-heartwarming-a-concert-for-all-ages-tickets-1804679818919The Music Program
Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis
Roger Kaza, ConductorMother Goose Suite, Maurice Ravel
How Mr. Silver Stole the Show
Stefan Freund, composer/Kate Klise, author
World Premiere Commissioned by MOSL
Sarah Fenske, narrator
Sarah Klise, visualsSymphonic Metamorphosis Paul Hindemith
This is a great opportunity to invite friends and extended family and youth to take in a real symphonic experience. Let's make the most of it.
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The Pirates of Penzance with Opera Theater of St. Louis
Loretto-Hilton Center at Webster University, 130 Edgar Road, 63119, Webster Groves, MO, USA famous and fun operetta (a comic opera), coupled with a great package offering for our Meetup from the Opera Theater of St. Louis. This swashbuckling tale was made famous on Broadway and in the movies (starring Linda Ronstadt), and on opera stages everywhere. Written and sung in English, the show includes spoken dialog, to advance the story, and songs by Gilbert & Sullivan. (The dialog and lyrics are also projected for audience reference). The beautiful music is performed by the St. Louis Symphony.
OUR SPECIAL OFFER
Once again this year (based on our great experience last season), Opera Theater of St. Louis is offering generously discounted seating for our group to sit together for this performance. In addition, OTSL will be setting aside space for our group to gather and picnic in one of the reserved tents in the beautiful gardens in front of the theater. We are welcomed to picnic there (as most do before the show), and we can bring our own picnic foods, or you can order a lovely picnic meal in advance to be ready for you. Everyone who purchases a ticket through our Symphony Meetup discount will also receive a free cocktail or other beverage. And, prior to the performance, a representative of OTSL will speak with us at our tent to give some insights into things to watch and listen for in the performance.HOW TO ORDER DISCOUNTED SEATS WITH OUR MEETUP
The following link, which has our discount code embedded, will take you directly to an OTSL gateway page for our Symphony Meetup to select and purchase seats that are set aside for our group for both operas that we are attending this season as a group. To start, there are 20 seats set aside for our group for both operas (Pirates and Piazza) on different dates. The available seats will disappear from the ticketing map as we purchase them. I urge to to act quickly be sure you capture our discounted seating.
http://ticketing.opera-stl.org/events?promo=meetupNote: We can likely get additional discounted seats if we sell out our allocated seats quickly. Another reason to act quickly. You are encouraged to bring friends and family. If you have difficulty getting the seats you need in our group, you can call the OTSL box office for assistance. You can also contact me directly through Meetup Messages.
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
There is free parking aound the Loretto Hilton Center at Webster University. And there is free garage parking nearby on campus. I recommend it.You can order from the lovely picnic dinner options now or up to the day in advance directly through this link. There are no same day orders, however, OTSL has a 'day of' menu of items available on site. You can see all the details and order food at this link.****
https://opera-stl.org/whats-on/picnic-menus/
****You must delete the Meetup promo code to order picnic food using this link.You can also bring your own food & drink to picnic. Take outs from BreadCo., for example, are an especially good option as you can simply dispose of everything after you've eaten.
There is no dress code. And it may be quite warm. Lots of folks dress like they are attending a summer wedding. But we will see everything. Dress as comfortably as you like.
We are being afforded unique opportunities from the OTSL. These are always enjoyable experiences. Please don't miss out. See the OTSL website for lots of detail about the individual shows and on the whole experience of an evening at the opera. Check out the main menu on their website and their FAQs.
https://opera-stl.org/11 attendees
FREE ART+MUSIC: Concert at St. Louis Art Museum
St. Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, USStep into a vivid, immersive world where sound and image collide. Chamber Project Saint Louis presents a captivating multimedia concert inspired by Visions of Antiquity, bringing the ancient Greeks and Romans to life through music and art.
Guided by the engaging insights of Clare Kobasa, Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at SLAM, and Dana Hotle, Executive Director of Chamber Project Saint Louis, the program unfolds as a dynamic dialogue between past and present. Their commentary weaves a compelling narrative that deepens the connection between the works on view and the music on stage.
At the heart of the performance is the luminous soprano Benedetta Orsi, whose voice soars above a rich instrumental palette of flute, clarinet, bassoon, string quartet, and piano. Together, the ensemble traces the enduring influence of antiquity through evocative, transportive soundscapes.
Join us for this 80-minute journey in the Farrell Auditorium—an unforgettable evening where history resonates, art speaks, and music breathes new life into the ancient world.
#### Ticket information
Free tickets for this program may be reserved in person at the Museum’s welcome desks or through MetroTix. All tickets reserved through MetroTix incur a service charge; the service charge is waived for tickets reserved at the Museum.
$3 advance reservation.BONUS BONUS BONUS ....Plus Free Shakespeare in the Park immediately afterward, directly across the street from the SLAM. Come early, park for free and close by, and set up your space in Shakespeare Glen with chairs or blankets. Then, visit the art museum and attend this free concert. Afterwards, return to your picnic space to see the The Tempest onstage as part of the legendary Shakespeare Festival in Forest Park. It's all free.
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