
We are chomping at the bit to get back to performing for you….in person! Last season was, as they say, one like no other. This season will be that as well. While this year we will have to abandon our cabaret-style in the interest of safety, you will enjoy the glorious acoustic of the Sheldon Concert Hall in a comfortable socially distanced seating plan.
As you read this, there will be about one week until we open our 2021-22 Season with “Water Music” on Monday and Tuesday October 11 & 12. That leaves you just enough time to SUBSCRIBE, if you have not already, and get your seats set for the season….HINT HINT.
With this concert title, I’m pretty sure it won’t surprise you that the we will be performing music having to do with water. I also suspect that it will not surprise you that a prominent piece on this program is music from Handel’s iconic audience favorite, Water Music… his Suite #3 in G Major. What may surprise you is that you will also hear a work by Missouri’s own Scott Joplin and it has a connection to St. Louis. We will perform a couple of lovely pieces by Debussy, Chopin and Amy Beach that you may not know… but the program closer…..another icon of the chamber repertoire…Schubert’s monumental Trout Quintet, will undoubtedly be familiar.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Alvin McCall for his dedication and service as CMSSL Education Coordinator. This summer Alvin has informed us that he wished to step down after years of excellent administration of our education programs. Alvin so generously gave his personal warmth, skills and time to nurture students participating in our Master Class Series and Young Artist Chamber Program. We say farewell to Alvin but welcome Alvin’s successor as Education Coordinator, Adrian Walker. Alvin and Adrian worked together over the summer to effect a smooth transition and we started off with a successful Violin Master Class last week. Of course, Alvin will still be with us performing as a cellist. Thank you Alvin!
Lastly, please remember that, like most of the arts venues in St. Louis, the Sheldon requires anyone aged 12 or older, attending a ticketed event at The Sheldon, will be asked to show proof of full vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before time of entry into the event. CLICK HERE for the complete Sheldon Vaccination and Testing Policy.
See you when we DIVE into the 2021-22 Season with “Water Music” next Monday and Tuesday,
Marc
Marc Gordon
Executive & Artistic Director
Chamber Music Society of St. Louis
Keep up the great work with the Chamber!!! A real gift.
Beautiful music, expertly played, wonderfully programmed! An intimate venue that provides a chance to really get to know the musicians and hear them up close, the way chamber music was meant to be heard. A great addition to the St. Louis music scene.
The most interesting, and provocative ensemble in town is the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis.
The concert was just thrilling. Loved the pianist. Adored the Dvorak. Happy to see Leonard in such an intimate setting. Terrific evening! Thanks.
We are grateful to your beautiful, awe-inspiring CMSSL in our lives. As threadbare as our nation has become in so many ways, it is the regenerative power of music ant the arts that enthuses me. Keep on weaving! Thank you.
These concerts have been even better than I imagined. My hat off to your engineer- the sound quality exceeded that of most CDs I own of this repertoire. I also applaud Peter Henderson for tackling the Liszt this week. Thank you all so much for bringing so much light in these trying times.
CMSSL has been doing all it can in the way of creative, highly successful efforts to compensate for the agony of 2020. That’s been very much appreciated.
We would like to let you know how much we enjoy your concert series. We like the variety in the programming and instrumentation and the accomplished performers. What better way than to take it all in sipping a glass of wine in a relaxed atmosphere.
I just wanted to express to you and the board what an exceptional job you each have done during these very trying times. I regularly attend many venues during the course of the year. The Chamber Music Society has by far created the best experience.
We deeply appreciate Chamber Music Society and the exquisite music they perform. Thank you for all the lovely music you have brought us over the years. We look forward to many more.
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