2008-2009 Holiday Concerts

SPECIAL EVENT
Presented by AmerenUE

- Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 7:30pm
- Friday, December 19, 2008 at 7:30pm

Robert Ray, conductor
CeCe Winans, vocalist
Saint Louis Symphony IN UNISON® Chorus

Two nights of soul-stirring gospel music to celebrate this most joyous of seasons. The artistic combination of Robert Ray, the Saint Louis Symphony IN UNISON® Chorus, and the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra have made A Gospel Christmas a tradition that delivers all of the promises of the holiday, and then some, especially with the dynamic Gospel star, CeCe Winans.

SPECIAL EVENT

- Friday, December 19, 2008 at 2pm
- Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 2pm

Ward Stare, conductor
Doug LaBrecque, vocalist & narrator
The St. Louis Children’s Choirs
Barbara Berner, director

Popular songs mixed with orchestral favorites and the beloved 'Twas the Night Before Christmas define the spirit of the season. The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Holiday Celebration is made to gladden the hearts of everyone. Powell Symphony Hall will be in its holiday finest. Warm up your voices for the traditional sing-along with The St. Louis Children’s Choirs!

SPECIAL EVENT
Presented by Charter Communications

- Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 3pm

David Robertson, conductor

We’re off to see the Wizard! The 1939 classic has been stunningly re-mastered and restored, and now, the wonderful Harold Arlen score will be played live by the SLSO,with David Robertson conducting. The Wizard of Oz will be as enchanting to those who’ve seen it dozens of times as to those who are seeing it for the first time. Judy Garland singing “Over the Rainbow” with the SLSO: We’re off!

- Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 7:30pm

David Robertson, conductor

The program for the SLSO’s annual New Year’s Eve Concert is one of the best-kept– and most-enjoyed–secrets of the year. It’s a surprise party of entertainment, but as anyone knows who’s been here before, David Robertson and the SLSO will make this the first (and best) stop on your New Year’s Eve revels.