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After performing at various venues for its past two seasons, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is gearing up to return to Powell Hall. The $140 million expansion and renovation will include an education and learning center, rehearsal space and places for the community to gather before and after performances. Music director Stéphane Denève and President and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard discuss the past two nomadic seasons and how they're looking forward to returning to Powell Hall in September.

Once again, it's time to hit the road on another Haunted Road Trip. This time we're headed to the Gateway to the West: St. Louis, Missouri. In this chilling episode, we dive into two of St. Louis' most haunted landmarks: the Powell Symphony Hall and the Lehmann House. As one of the oldest and most beloved venues in the city, Powell Hall has also been a stage for eerie paranormal occurrences.  We'll meet the ghost of a mysterious man in white who sports a magnificent handlebar mustache and an apparition known as George. Our next stop will be the Lehmann House located in the heart of Lafayette Square in the historic district. Lehmann House is an imposing Victorian that's both hauntingly beautiful and just plain haunted. Stay long enough and you'll hear voices in the other room and the sound of footsteps. If you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of one of the previous owners who also sports a magnificent mustache: Edward Rowse. Pack your bags and join us for a spine-tingling journey through time where the past refuses to be ignored.Paranormal News : Singular Fortean : Owl Man SightingBenton Place History - Saint Louis Patina (West Side & East Side)Haunted Rooms - Most Haunted Hotels in St. LouisSTL Ghosts - Lehmann House Bed & BreakfastLadue News - Lehmann House Ghost StoriesBook: The Spirits of Lehmann House by : Marie DaviesYou can also use this link to text us your story :)If you have an experience, story, or anything else you'd like to share with us, you can email us at Opeaghost@gmail.com You can also follow us on Instagram, Join our Facebook group : Ope, A Ghost, or Follow us on YoutubeToodles!

Chris and Amy welcome Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, to discuss the orchestra's 146th season and the grand reopening of Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. Denève shares insights on the excitement surrounding the renovation, the emotional impact of the orchestra's performances, and highlights of the upcoming 2025-2026 season, including world premieres, major symphonic works, and collaborations with renowned soloists. Plus, a look at Powell Hall's acoustics compared to other world-class concert venues and the important role of the orchestra's chorus.

Chris and Amy discuss the delayed launch of sports betting in Missouri and its impact on the state. They also analyze Elon Musk's push for federal government efficiency, questioning the potential risks of hasty job cuts. Later, Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, joins the show to discuss the orchestra's 146th season and the grand reopening of Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center. Denève shares insights on the excitement surrounding the renovation, the emotional impact of the orchestra's performances, and highlights of the upcoming 2025-2026 season, including world premieres, major symphonic works, and collaborations with renowned soloists. Plus, a look at Powell Hall's acoustics compared to other world-class concert venues and the important role of the orchestra's chorus. To wrap the hour, "Did You See This?" features a shocking story of a death row inmate who chose death by firing squad.

In the first hour, Chris and Amy discuss the delayed launch of sports betting in Missouri and its impact on the state. They also analyze Elon Musk's push for federal government efficiency and the risks of hasty job cuts. Later, Stéphane Denève, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, joins to talk about the grand reopening of Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center and the excitement around the 146th season, featuring world premieres, major symphonic works, and collaborations with renowned soloists. In Hour 2, Chris and Amy share their humorous take on an email from their boss asking for 5 weekly accomplishments or risk losing their jobs, echoing the recent Musk-inspired directive. They also discuss the potential impact of federal job cuts and hear from Matt Pauley about the latest from Cardinals spring training, including Nolan Arenado's adjustment, automated strike zone testing, and early standout performances. Hour 3 continues with Chris and Amy analyzing the controversy surrounding Musk's email to federal employees, causing confusion among government agencies. Chris Cillizza joins to break down Trump's shifting policies on Ukraine and Russia, and the show wraps up with a discussion on St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones' challenges and concerns about federal budget cuts impacting the city.

Join Scott Jagow and Johnny Rabbit as they take a nostalgic trip back in time to one of St. Louis' iconic dining spots, Garavelli's Buffet, which served the community for decades. Johnny shares rich details of its history, famous patrons, and the unique charm of the two Olive Street locations. Listen in for stories about legendary billiard players, bustling theaters like the Fox and Powell Hall, and St. Louis' vibrant food scene. Plus, Johnny recalls his surprising childhood discovery at the Southern Cafeteria and his memories of Garavelli's famous toasted ravioli.

Jennifer Humphreys, a St Louis Symphony Cellist, and Eric Dundon, Public Relations Director joins Debbie Monterrey previewing the concert on Art Hill this Thursday night; the 145th season; and ongoing renovations to Powell Hall prior to that building's 100th birthday.   L to r: Debbie Monterrey, Eric Dundon, Luke, Jennifer Humphreys

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 145th season this month, and this week on the podcast, we sat down with Music Director Stéphane Denève. This season is a bit unique as it's a nomadic season, and historic Powell Hall is undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Stéphane shares his excitement for the upcoming season, which includes shows for everyone, including movie lovers, families and kids, and the most enthusiastic symphony fans. The season kicks off with their free concert in Forest Park on September 19. For more information and the full schedule of shows for the season, visit slso.org and if you haven't seen the renderings for the future of Powell Hall, head to our Meet St. Louis Instagram and Facebook pages.

American bass-baritone and social media influencer, Daniel Brevik, is praised for having "a massive, focused, rich, warm timbre." Boasting an impressive following of over 65,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and 465,000 followers on TikTok. Brevik's singing and teaching channel extends even further, with a staggering 650,000 followers on Instagram - with over 100 million views across platforms which have amassed over 20 years of total stream time, effectively captivating audiences on a global scale. A recipient of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis' Richard Gaddes Career Grant, and the Wendy Shattuck Presidential Scholarship from the New England Conservatory, Brevik was hailed by The Washington Post for having "an impressive, sonorous voice" while Opera Today claimed he could "rattle the rafters one moment and be lullingly conversational the next." Brevik was featured on the cover of Opera News for creating the role of Ernest Hemingway in the world premiere of Ricky lan Gordon's Twenty-Seven. The album recorded with the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra is available on all major music platforms. Brevik later reprised his role with the orchestra of St. Luke's in his New York debut at City Center Theatre, and then again at Intermountain Opera in Bozeman, Montana. Notable venues Brevik has performed in include Boston's Symphony Hall, St. Louis' Powell Hall, Lyric Opera of Chicago's Civic Opera House, Amarillo Texas' Globe-News Center, Venice Italy's St. Marks Cathedral, and the Vietnam Opera and ballet in Hanoi Vietnam. In a recent collaboration with Bobby Bass and the Bass Singers of TikTok, their cover of "Hoist The Colours" garnered over 6 million views on Youtube and 8.5 million streams on Spotify. In 2022, Brevik was showcased on stage in concert with Pentatonix legend Avi Kaplan in Boston, MA. Brevik is on the voice faculty at The University of Hartford, and at the Falcetti School of Music in Simsbury, CT.    Peter and Danny talk about going viral on social media, performing opera on a professional level, getting to work with Avi Kaplan, travel stories, fitness, and much more. Please welcome Big Brev.

Alan Stewart, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Associate Principal Percussionist joins Megan Lynch and Tom Ackerman in studio talking about the opening weekend for the SLSO with the annual Forest Park Concert and moving around venues this year with Powell Hall being renovated.   

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra begins its 144th season this week with one big change — the orchestra is not performing in Powell Hall. SLSO Music Director Stéphane Denève and President and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard discuss the ongoing renovation and expansion of Powell Hall and the highlights of the upcoming 2023-24 season.

Old film footage of indigenous dancers inspired composer James Lee III's "Visions of Cahokia," premiering this weekend at Powell Hall. The piece references Cahokia Mounds, the historic site of one of the largest Native American settlements in North America, in what is now Collinsville.

Kayla Price, Band Director at Hazelwood West Middle School and Norman Huynh, Conductor with St. Louis Symphony join Tom and Megan talking the Extra Credit on Stage at Powell Friday October 7th.

A $100 million expansion of Powell Hall requires the demolition of the historic Culver House — unless preservationists can find an alternative. Recently, backers trying to save the building gained an unexpected ally: Longtime developer Steve Smith.

Kevin McBeth, Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra IN UNISON Chorus, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about Christmas music opportunities for families with the St. Louis Symphony, including A Gospel Christmas on December 9 featuring IN UNISON Chorus and guest Oleta Adams singing gospel renditions of Christmas tunes, the family-friendly Mercy Holiday Celebration from December 15-19 at Lindenwood University and Powell Hall), and movie experience Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert from December 11-12). Learn more about these events and how you can attend at slso.org.

Whine Line, Blast from the past; Stephanie Childress, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Assistant, talking about being such a young conductor and the orchestra playing the music of the Beatles Friday October 23 at Powell Hall.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whine Line starts this hour; Dr. Zafar Jamkhana, SLU Hospital ICU Medical Director joins the program talking about the pause of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Local Travel Expert Gig Gwinn joins the show comparing infrastructure in the US and other countries. Finally, American Conductor, Leonard Slatkin, joins Brennan and Marxkors talking about Jesus Christ Super Star being at Powell Hall on this day in 1971. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stéphane Denève and Marie-Hélène Bernard of the St. Louis Symphony discuss the effects of the pandemic, returning to Powell Hall and their vision for the future.

Patrick Murphy has spent the past 30 years producing television programs for PBS, both locally and nationally. A five-time Emmy award winner, he has created documentaries, weekly series, and musical variety shows. For the past 22 years, he has hosted the St. Louis Speakers series from Powell Hall, interviewing more than 150 of the world’s most renowned artists, writers, adventurers, and political leaders. Things you will learn in this episode:  [00:01 – 14:44] A look back on Switzer’s History I welcome back, Patrick Murphy, to the show Patrick talks about his family’s history with Switzer’s Licorice The journey of Switzer’s throughout the yearsHistory of Switzer’s in St.Louis [14:45 – 26:43]Candy Men Patrick’s inspiration to write Candy MenConnecting with people Sharing the immigrant’s story Stories from people with memories of Switzer’s Licorice Resources and references to complete his book Patrick’s other favorite candies [26:44 – 36:53] More about Patrick and Switzer’s history Patrick’s other skills and hobbies The History of the Irish in St. Louis Switzer’s during the great depression Discrimination of immigrants in the US [36:54 – 38:11] Closing Segment Connect with PatrickSee links below Final Words   Tweetable Quotes: "Buying a candy is one of the first consumer decisions we ever made as kids.” - Patrick Murphy   Resources Mentioned: Candy Men - Patrick Murphy PBS Switzer’s Candy Hershey’s Reedy Press   Grab a copy of  Patrick’s book at https://www.candymenthebook.com/  To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, visit my website https://100thmm.com/ to learn more about getting your free social media marketing consultation!  I want to know more about you! Email me at mich@100thmm.com  LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to overcome fears and obstacles by sharing this episode or click here to listen to more episodes.

Our guest on Episode 2 is Judith Cullen, Executive Director of the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation. Originally from St. Charles, MO, she began her career as a dancer and performed at Powell Hall, the MUNY, Keil Opera House, JCA, Edison Theatre, STL Civic Ballet, St. Charles Civic Ballet, and on Corky the Clown’s Show before she was 10. She then turned to choreography and eventually full-time stage managing. She went on to study at Lindenwood University and worked on staff for 5 years at the star led Westport Playhouse, Theatre Project Company, MUNY Student Theatre Project Company, Judith worked on the National Tour of CATS, Miss Saigon, Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, The Odd Couple with George Gobel, Twigs with Cloris Leachman, and Shear Madness at the Kennedy Center in D.C, Then she spent 5 more full-time years at Stages St. Louis. She returned to college to earn a BA in Legal Studies and a Master’s Certificate in Mediation from Dominican University in Illinois. In 2019, she accepted the Executive Director position at the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra returns to Powell Hall this week. Seven months after the coronavirus pandemic shut down events, the symphony kicks off a shortened season of “chamber orchestra concerts." Music director Stephane Deneve previews the season and its highlights.

A rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases has postponed St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's season again. However, that hasn’t stopped the musicians from continuing to serenade community members. SLSO musicians are traveling to different neighborhoods to play music for residents during the pandemic. These aren’t anything like a regular Powell Hall performance — there aren’t any fancy clothes, balcony seats or rehearsals involved. Just musical connection.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is coming to St. Louis tomorrow for a Christmas-themed program at Powell Hall. Musician Wynton Marsalis is enthused about the Swing Symphony, which his orchestra recorded with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and released this year.

Post-Dispatch reporter Bryce Gray and classical music critic Sarah Bryan Miller talk with new St. Louis Symphony Orchestra music director Stéphane Denève about the differences between the job in Europe and the United States, about Denève's first season with the SLSO, about outreach efforts, and why Powell Hall needs a pipe organ.

This weekend’s concerts at Powell Hall are a homecoming for Leonard Slatkin in more ways than one. In addition to returning last year to live in the St. Louis area, the music conductor laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is taking the podium, in part, to revisit his SLSO sendoff in 1996. Slatkin will be conducting the world premiere of variations on a theme of Paganini that were composed for Slatkin's recent 75th birthday. The compositions update five original themes inspired by the Italian-born composer that were first performed when Slatkin’s 17-year tenure with the SLSO was ending.

When Stéphane Denève was a 10-year-old child growing up in a small town in the north of France, he heard something he liked. A nun liked to play the pipe organ in the chapel at his Catholic school, and Deneve would hide there to listen. “I thought the sound of the organ was extraordinary,” he said in an interview at his new office in Powell Hall. “I was enchanted.” Fortunately for classical music lovers in St. Louis, the nun found little Denève hiding there and suggested he take piano lessons.

Ahead of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s season finale, music director designate Stéphane Denève and CEO Marie-Hélène Bernard recap Denève’s first season at Powell Hall as music director designate and what’s in store for next season.

The prolific author and TV and radio host spoke with St. Louis on the Air producer Evie Hemphill in advance of his Feb. 20 talk at Powell Hall as part of the St. Louis Speakers Series.

“When you learn something from people, or from a culture, you accept it as a gift, and it is your lifelong commitment to preserve it and build on it.” – Yo Yo Ma A few years ago I attended a cello concerto by Yo Yo Ma at Powell Hall in Saint Louis, Missouri. At the […]

St. Louis Symphony President/CEO Fred Bronstein and Music Director David Robertson discuss the current state of the Symphony and the 2011-2012 season during a special town Hall Meeting, held at Powell Hall.

Jonathan Brader, the Vice President of Operations for the Pittsburgh Speakers Series, speaks with Jim Cunningham about the upcoming season at Heinz Hall presented with the support of the University of Pittsburgh. Appearing  this year will be Loretta Lynch, John Brennan, Scott Kelly, Maria Ressa, Erik Larson and the single most requested speaker Tom Friedman with the final event Anthony Ray Hinton. Jonathan remembers great moments from the two decades of visits at Heinz Hall by prominent speakers and explains why you should subscribe. Jonathan also fills us in on the plans for the renovation of St Louis Symphony home Powell Hall in Saint Louis his hometown and his work in the box office there before joining the speakers series.