St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Brahms' Third

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Brahms' Third at Powell Symphony Hall

Some afternoons deserve a full orchestra. On January 10, 2027, at 3:00 PM, Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis hosts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for Brahms' Third, a program where Stéphane Denève takes the podium and the music does the talking. No screen. No filter. Just a live orchestra, a conductor and a room built for this kind of sound.

The centerpiece is Brahms's Symphony No. 3, and the program around it gives the afternoon its shape. Glanert's Vexierbild opens another door. Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 brings James Ehnes forward as violin soloist. That's three distinct works in one sitting, each with its own character. If you like a concert that moves between moods rather than staying in one lane, this lineup gives you room to wander and be surprised.

Then there's the simple pleasure of making a plan. A Sunday matinee in St. Louis is an easy invitation to extend to a friend, a partner or a parent who loves classical music, or to someone curious about it. You walk in with something to look forward to. You walk out with something to talk about over coffee or dinner. Hearing Brahms performed live, with a violin soloist stepping into the spotlight, is the kind of shared outing that sticks with you longer than a playlist ever could. Pick your seats, mark the date and view tickets for the SLSO's Brahms' Third at Powell Symphony Hall.