St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Mahler's Third

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Mahler's Third at Powell Symphony Hall

Some concerts you hear. Others you plan a Sunday around. On May 9, 2027, at 3:00 PM, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra brings Mahler's Third to Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis, and the afternoon is built for people who want music to take up real space in their lives.

The draw starts on the podium. Stéphane Denève conducts Mahler's Symphony No. 3, which gives this performance a clear point of focus: one conductor, one symphony, one live room. Joining him is mezzo-soprano Tamara Mumford, adding a human voice to the orchestral sound. That matters. A recording can hold the notes, but it can't put a singer, a conductor and an orchestra in front of you at the same moment. Here, you get to be there for the moment they come together.

Then there are the voices around her. The listed forces include sopranos and altos of the Symphony Chorus and the St. Louis Children's Choirs. It's a detail that makes this program feel rooted in the community, with local singers sharing the stage with the orchestra. Invite someone who loves classical music, or someone who has always been curious about it. A Sunday matinee gives you something to look forward to, and something to talk about on the drive home. If a big symphonic afternoon in St. Louis sounds like your kind of plan, secure your seats for Mahler's Third at Powell Symphony Hall.