St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Peter and the Wolf at Powell Symphony Hall

What if a story never needed a single picture on a screen? In Peter and the Wolf, Prokofiev tells it with sound. Orchestral instruments stand in for the characters, so the tale unfolds through melody, color and contrast. You listen, and the story takes shape in your head. That is a rare kind of pleasure, and it works best when the music is live.

On February 21, 2027, at 3:00 PM, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra brings this work to Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis, Missouri, with Samuel Hollister conducting. It is a chance to see how a full orchestra turns instruments into personalities. Every section has a role to play. You can follow the drama by watching who plays, and you can hear the story in the sound itself. A recording can't replace sitting in the room while real musicians bring it to life.

An afternoon performance also gives you an easy reason to make plans. Invite a friend, a partner or someone who might be curious about orchestral music. Few works are as welcoming a doorway into the concert hall as one built on storytelling. You will leave with something to talk about, including which musical voice stuck with you most and how a few notes can suggest a whole character. If you want a live music outing with a clear narrative thread, grab your spot for SLSO: Peter and the Wolf at Powell Symphony Hall through this ticket link.