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Do you enjoy live music? Artmaking and exhibitions? Or perhaps sips and snacks? Try something fun and new at our adult-friendly meetups! Our programs—from intimate concerts to art classes and everything in between—are a great mid-week unwind for you and your friends! Our meetups are either complimentary or modestly priced, which makes us a fantastic venue to meet new people and have a great time! Discounts are available for members of the World Chess Hall of Fame.
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WCHOF Music Series: An Evening of Brilliant Duos (SOLD OUT)
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, USJoin us for an electrifying evening of Classical music as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the profound artistry of the violin-piano duo. The performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and art gallery, offering an unforgettable atmosphere where strategic games meet sonic masterpieces.
The Program: An Evening of Brilliant Duos
Experience a journey through the breathtaking interplay of violin and piano with this program of Romantic-era masterworks:
- Franz Schubert’s Rondo in B Minor, D 895: A dazzling tour de force for both violin and piano, filled with obsessive virtuosity and vibrant energy.
- Robert Schumann’s Violin Sonata No. 2, Op. 121: A work renowned for its profound emotional weight and intimate lyricism, capturing the intense spirit of the Romantic era.
The Performers: Collaborative Excellence
This exceptional evening features Music Director Brian Woods and award-winning Canadian violinist Daniel Dastoor.
WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods has curated this exceptional program, selecting pieces that reflect the WCHOF's mission to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and the high strategy of chess. Daniel Dastoor is an award-winning soloist and chamber musician who, as the top-ranked winner of the prestigious Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank Competition, performs on the rare and historic 1700 Taft Stradivari violin. Together, the duo will bring a vibrant and deep emotionality to these cornerstone works, building on their history as longtime collaborators.
Thematic Connection: Strategy in Sound
The musical architecture of the violin-piano sonata is a masterclass in collaboration and counter-strategy. Like a game of chess, the performers must anticipate and respond to one another, using the individual 'voices' of the instruments to build a unified, emotional narrative. Schubert and Schumann’s duos require a strategic, shared vision to navigate their complex movements, making this concert a perfect fit for a venue dedicated to the high strategy of chess and art.
Venue, Tickets, and Full Schedule
Experience this concert surrounded by our incredible permanent and rotating art exhibitions and history exhibits. The art gallery setting provides a beautiful backdrop for the performance.
Full Evening Schedule:- 5:30 PM: Doors Open (Cash bar available)
- 6:00 PM: Artist Talk with WCHOF Music Director Brian Owens
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Concert Performance
Details:
- Venue: World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
- Tickets: $25 General Admission, $20 WCHOF Members, and includes one drink ticket.
- Seating is extremely limited for this intimate performance held within one of the galleries, offering a rare, up-close listening experience.
- 20% discount for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel
- Each ticket includes one free drink
Can’t make it to the concert? Be sure to watch the livestream on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ YouTube channel.
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WCHOF Music Series: An Evening of Love with the Shedrick Mitchell Trio
World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, USJoin us for a transcendent evening of instrumental soul and gospel as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the season of love. Featuring musicians whose artistry has graced the most prestigious concert halls, this performance is an essential cultural destination for music lovers and a highlight of the Saint Louis concerts calendar. The performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and a distinguished art gallery, offering an intimate atmosphere where cultural appreciation meets sonic excellence.
The Program: The Language of the Heart
Experience a deeply moving setlist dedicated to the universal theme of love, spanning the rich traditions of jazz, soul, and gospel. Mitchell’s program is a perfectly calibrated journey, bringing the spiritual depth of church-rooted music into the sophisticated setting of the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries.
- Curated Elegance: An intimate and emotionally resonant collection of love songs, arranged with Mitchell’s signature grace.
- Pianistic Mastery: Witness the technical brilliance and heartfelt expressiveness of one of the generation’s most versatile keyboardists.
The Performers: Shedrick Mitchell Trio Excellence
This exceptional evening features the lauded Shedrick Mitchell Trio. Pianist, organist, and composer Shedrick Mitchell is a native of the Saint Louis area who has achieved international acclaim. Mitchell has toured and recorded with icons including Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Christian McBride. WCHOF Music Director and Creative-in-Residence Brian Owens has curated programs that reflect the WCHOF's mission to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and high strategy. The ensemble will bring powerful and elegant depth to these cornerstone works.
Thematic Connection: Harmony in Complexity
Shedrick Mitchell’s unparalleled ability to harmonize the complex structures of jazz with the raw emotion of gospel and soul mirrors the strategic beauty of chess. His arrangements are masterclasses in controlled complexity, where every improvisational move is both emotionally honest and structurally brilliant.Venue, Tickets, and Full Schedule
Experience this concert surrounded by our incredible permanent and rotating art exhibitions and history exhibits. The art gallery setting provides a beautiful backdrop for the performance.
Full Evening Schedule:- 5:30 PM: Doors Open (Cash bar available)
- 6:00 PM: Artist Talk with WCHOF Music Director Brian Owens
- 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Concert Performance
Details:
- Venue: World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
- Tickets: $25 General Admission, $20 WCHOF Members, and includes one drink ticket.
- Seating is extremely limited for this intimate performance held within one of the galleries, offering a rare, up-close listening experience.
- 20% discount for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel
- Each ticket includes one free drink
Can’t make it to the concert? Be sure to watch the livestream on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ YouTube channel.
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