St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Ravel and Poulenc

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: Ravel and Poulenc at Powell Symphony Hall

Some concert nights ask you to sit back. This one asks you to lean in. On February 13, 2027, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra brings Ravel and Poulenc to Powell Symphony Hall, and the program is built around two works that sound nothing alike, which is exactly what makes the pairing so intriguing.

Start with Poulenc's Gloria, then follow it with Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges. Both feature singers and chorus, so this is an evening shaped by human voices as well as orchestral color. That matters in a live room. A recording can hand you the notes, but it can't put you in the same space as a chorus and soloists while an orchestra surrounds them. If you love music that feels big, vivid and personal, this program gives you a reason to be there in person.

Leading the performance is conductor Stéphane Denève, guiding the orchestra, singers and chorus through the evening. It's a night out with real purpose: dinner plans in St. Louis, a seat at Powell Symphony Hall, and a 7:30 PM downbeat that gives the whole evening a clear center. Bring a friend who enjoys discovering something new, or a partner who appreciates a classical night with some variety. You'll leave with a shared story to tell, not just another evening that blurred into the week. If that sounds like your kind of Saturday, secure your seats for Ravel and Poulenc at Powell Symphony Hall.