{"id":4017,"date":"2023-05-17T00:06:49","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T05:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/?page_id=4017"},"modified":"2026-04-03T23:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T04:01:36","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/STLCO2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/STLCO2023-1024x270.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/STLCO2023-1024x270.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/STLCO2023-300x79.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/STLCO2023-768x202.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/STLCO2023-1536x405.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/STLCO2023-2048x539.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/stlco.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/STLCO2023-600x158.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome to the events page for the upcoming concerts of the St. Louis Civic Orchestra! Get ready to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of classical music as we present a series of captivating performances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to join us for these remarkable concerts, where our talented musicians will deliver performances that will captivate both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our ongoing commitment to making the arts accessible to all, we are delighted to announce that each of our concerts this season will be <strong>free<\/strong>. By removing financial barriers, we hope to welcome an even wider audience into our musical family and provide an opportunity for everyone to experience the transformative power of orchestral music. Join us as we celebrate the joy of music and embrace the communal spirit that unites us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#1: &nbsp;Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 7:00pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<strong>Lee Theater at Touhill Performing Arts Center (UMSL)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dvorak \u2013 Carnival Overture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respighi \u2013 Boutique Fantasque<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mikis Theodorakis \u2013 Rhapsody for Trumpet and Orchestra, with renowned German trumpeter Otto Sauter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#2: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 7:00pm \u2013 Ritenour High School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tchaikovsky \u2013 The Nutcracker excerpts (with ballet dancers from M&amp;M Dance Academy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holst \u2013 Somerset Rhapsody<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symphonic Dances from Fiddler on the Roof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christmas and Holiday Favorites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#3: Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 7:00pm \u2013 First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ives \u2013 Unanswered Question<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copland \u2013 Our Town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Einojuhani Rautavaara \u2013 Cantus Arcticus (Concerto for Birds &amp; Orchestra)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grofe \u2013 Grand Canyon Suite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#4: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00pm \u2013&nbsp;First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Florence Frager Young Artist Competition Winner: Charis Shing, performing the Vieuxtemps &#8211; Violin Concerto No. 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shostakovich \u2013 Festive Overture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saint-&nbsp;Sa\u00ebns \u2013 Danse Bacchanale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ravel \u2013 Mother Goose Suite&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#5: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm \u2013 Overland Day Celebration at Norm Myers Park (Overland, MO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>John Stafford Smith &#8211; The Star-Spangled Banner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Georges Bizet &#8211; Carmen Suite No. 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gioachino Rossini &#8211; William Tell Overture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>George Gershwin &#8211; Gershwin by George (arr. 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