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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 25 to 35 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 (4+)
See all- THE OPEN ROAD: Sonic Landscapes with the Chamber Project at the Art MuseumSt. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, MO
In collaboration with the Saint Louis Art Museum, this narrated multimedia concert from the Chamber Project of St. Louis explores the relationships between American music and the Exhibition “In Search of America: Photography and the Road Trip” at the museum.
Hitting the road from the open deserts of New Mexico to the gentle mountains of Appalachia, to the bustling cities bursting with frenetic energy, the Chamber Project musicians will explore the sounds of the American landscape with music from Aaron Copland, Ned Rorem, Rhiannon Giddens, Duke Ellington and a world premiere by St. Louis composer TJ Abernathy.
This exhibit will be at the art museum from May 2 through October 19. This specially curated exhibit is free with your free admission to the St. Louis Art Museum, every day.
This related concert is also free but it is a ticketed event in the Farrell Auditorium in the museum. If you wish to get your free tickets in advance to be sure to get into the concert, you can order the free tickets here. ( Service charge applies for online orders. You can pick up free tickets without a service charge at the art museum anytime.)
The lovely café on the floor below the main hall has excellent lunch, lite dinner and snack fare available. It is open until 8:00 on Friday.
Free parking is available in lots across Fine Arts Drive from the front of the museum. However, some prefer to use the paid lot under the art museum which has security and offers a direct entrance into the museum from the garage. ($15/$5 for members)
Program:
- The Cotton Club Stomp by Duke Ellington (1899-1974)/arr. Peter Myers
- The Patience (2025) by TJ Abernathy
Commissioned by Chamber Project St. Louis - At the Purchaser’s Option with variations (2016) by Rhiannon Giddens (b. 1977), Arr. by Jacob Garchik (b. 1976)
- Old American Songs (1950-1952) by Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
- Simple Gifts
- The Little Horses
- At the River
- Santa Fe Songs (1980) by Ned Rorem (1923-2022)
- SANTA FE
- OPUS 101
- YES I HEAR THEM
- THE SOWERS
- Suite for 2 violins, cello and piano left-hand op. 23 by Erich Korngold (1897-1957)
- IV. Lied. Schlick und inning. Night zu langsam
- V. Rondo - Finale (Variationen) Schnell, haftig
Musicians:
Tai Oney, countertenor
Jennifer Gartley, flute
Dana Hotle, clarinet
Rebecca Chung, violin
Kyle Lombard, violin
Laura Reycraft, viola
Marta Simidtchieva, cello
Brian Woods, piano - Benedetta Orsi's musical journey - Memories in MotionThe Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries, St. Louis, MO
Benedetta Orsi, and her husband, Conductor/Composer Darwin Aquino, invite our Symphony Meetup to join in the celebration of Benedetta's 15 year anniversary as a noted mezzo soprano (and 25 years since her Broadway debut).
This celebration performance will be at the acoustically acclaimed Sheldon Concert Hall. Storytelling of Benedetta's career will be narrated by our friend from radio station Classic 107.3, Kathy Lawton Brown. And it's sure to include some fun anecdotes (e.g Benedetta's musical debut was in community theater in Bologna, Italy in a show where she was transformed into a chicken. Hmmm.)
Benedetta will be joined in performance by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis soprano Meroe Khalia Adeeb, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra violinist Eva Kozma, and Steinway & Sons pianist Alla Voskoboynikova.
Benedetta has invited our group backstage after the performance to join her, Kathy Lawton Brown, and the other musicians. She also would like to gift each of our group with a copy of her latest album, INcanto, recorded in collaboration with the Arianna String Quartet and Alla Voskoboynikova.
Benedetta has also invited our group to use the reduced Student pricing for tickets ($20, instead of $30). https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/benedetta-orsi-2025
Benedetta Orsi's story from Italy to St. Louis and around the world, is an interesting one. Her involvement in our community is eye opening. You can see her biography at https://benedettaorsi.com/biography/. This should be an interesting and fun evening.
Parking nearby should be plentiful as the Fox Theater is dark the evening of this celebration. We should be able to grab a bite to eat in the Grand Center area before this event if you are interested. Let me know in your RSVP.
- Beethoven Violin Sonatas Finale at World Chess Hall of FameWorld Chess Hall of Fame, Saint Louis, MO
Let's celebrate the completion of Beethoven’s 255th Birthday celebration with two of the composer’s masterpieces!
The World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) welcomes pianist Richard Jeric for the famous “Waldstein” Piano Sonata, followed by the virtuosic “Kreutzer” Violin Sonata performed by St. Louis Symphony Assistant Concertmaster Hannah Ji and Music Director Brian Woods.
If you can, let's meet before the concert next door to the WCHOF at the Kingside Diner by 5:00 for a quick bite to eat together before going into the concert soon after the doors open at 5:30. Please RSVP asap and let me know in your RSVP whether to look for you for dinner.
These concerts sell out quickly. Order your tickets now at https://worldchesshof.regfox.com/wchof-music-series-beethoven-violin-sonatas-finale-05-22-25.
Tickets are $25. There are Senior Discounts and other discounts available. And tickets include a beverage and a snack.
Don’t miss the epic conclusion to Beethoven’s complete Violin Sonatas!
World Chess Hall of Fame Music Director Brian Woods is proud to welcome award-winning pianist, pedagogue, and collaborator Dr. Richard Jeric for a special performance of one of Beethoven’s most captivating piano sonatas. Hannah Ji is an in-demand soloist and chamber musician who regularly performs with music festivals and orchestras around the United States.5:00 p.m. | Optional Dinner at Kingside Diner
6:00 p.m. | Complimentary artist talk
6:30 p.m. | Break
7:00 p.m. | ConcertSeating is limited for these concerts. Purchase your tickets immediately. It will sell out well in advance.
