About us
Would you would like to go to classical and orchestral performances with others like you? You have found the right Meetup group.
Join us to attend concerts with a variety of orchestras, chamber music groups, vocal ensembles, university music programs, opera and more. (Did you know that in addition to our world class St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, there are 14 other orchestras performing regularly in the area?). Many of the concerts we attend are free to attend. And we often have a social gathering as part of our Meetup events. Whether you are new to classical music or a trained musician, you will be comfortable and enjoy our group.
Membership in the Symphony Meetup of St. Louis costs $5 per year, after a 60 day free trial, to offset the costs of the Meetup. We typically organize about 50 events per year for members to choose from to participate. You can review past events and future schedules here on our Meetup pages. Join us for a musical adventure.
Upcoming events
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The Pirates of Penzance with Opera Theater of St. Louis
Loretto-Hilton Center at Webster University, 130 Edgar Road, 63119, Webster Groves, MO, USA famous and fun operetta (a comic opera), coupled with a great package offering for our Meetup from the Opera Theater of St. Louis. This swashbuckling tale was made famous on Broadway and in the movies (starring Linda Ronstadt), and on opera stages everywhere. Written and sung in English, the show includes spoken dialog, to advance the story, and songs by Gilbert & Sullivan. (The dialog and lyrics are also projected for audience reference). The beautiful music is performed by the St. Louis Symphony.
OUR SPECIAL OFFER
Once again this year (based on our great experience last season), Opera Theater of St. Louis is offering generously discounted seating for our group to sit together for this performance. In addition, OTSL will be setting aside space for our group to gather and picnic in one of the reserved tents in the beautiful gardens in front of the theater. We are welcomed to picnic there (as most do before the show), and we can bring our own picnic foods, or you can order a lovely picnic meal in advance to be ready for you. Everyone who purchases a ticket through our Symphony Meetup discount will also receive a free cocktail or other beverage. And, prior to the performance, a representative of OTSL will speak with us at our tent to give some insights into things to watch and listen for in the performance.HOW TO ORDER DISCOUNTED SEATS WITH OUR MEETUP
The following link, which has our discount code embedded, will take you directly to an OTSL gateway page for our Symphony Meetup to select and purchase seats that are set aside for our group for both operas that we are attending this season as a group. To start, there are 20 seats set aside for our group for both operas (Pirates and Piazza) on different dates. The available seats will disappear from the ticketing map as we purchase them. I urge to to act quickly be sure you capture our discounted seating.
http://ticketing.opera-stl.org/events?promo=meetupNote: We can likely get additional discounted seats if we sell out our allocated seats quickly. Another reason to act quickly. You are encouraged to bring friends and family. If you have difficulty getting the seats you need in our group, you can call the OTSL box office for assistance. You can also contact me directly through Meetup Messages.
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
There is free parking aound the Loretto Hilton Center at Webster University. And there is free garage parking nearby on campus. I recommend it.You can order from the lovely picnic dinner options now or up to the day in advance directly through this link. There are no same day orders, however, OTSL has a 'day of' menu of items available on site. You can see all the details and order food at this link.****
https://opera-stl.org/whats-on/picnic-menus/
****You must delete the Meetup promo code to order picnic food using this link.You can also bring your own food & drink to picnic. Take outs from BreadCo., for example, are an especially good option as you can simply dispose of everything after you've eaten.
There is no dress code. And it may be quite warm. Lots of folks dress like they are attending a summer wedding. But we will see everything. Dress as comfortably as you like.
We are being afforded unique opportunities from the OTSL. These are always enjoyable experiences. Please don't miss out. See the OTSL website for lots of detail about the individual shows and on the whole experience of an evening at the opera. Check out the main menu on their website and their FAQs.
https://opera-stl.org/14 attendees
FREE ART+MUSIC: Concert at St. Louis Art Museum
St. Louis Art Museum, One Fine Arts Drive, Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, USStep into a vivid, immersive world where sound and image collide. Chamber Project Saint Louis presents a captivating multimedia concert inspired by Visions of Antiquity, bringing the ancient Greeks and Romans to life through music and art.
Guided by the engaging insights of Clare Kobasa, Associate Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Photographs at SLAM, and Dana Hotle, Executive Director of Chamber Project Saint Louis, the program unfolds as a dynamic dialogue between past and present. Their commentary weaves a compelling narrative that deepens the connection between the works on view and the music on stage.
At the heart of the performance is the luminous soprano Benedetta Orsi, whose voice soars above a rich instrumental palette of flute, clarinet, bassoon, string quartet, and piano. Together, the ensemble traces the enduring influence of antiquity through evocative, transportive soundscapes.
Join us for this 80-minute journey in the Farrell Auditorium—an unforgettable evening where history resonates, art speaks, and music breathes new life into the ancient world.
#### Ticket information
Free tickets for this program may be reserved in person at the Museum’s welcome desks or through MetroTix. All tickets reserved through MetroTix incur a service charge; the service charge is waived for tickets reserved at the Museum.
$3 advance reservation.BONUS BONUS BONUS ....Plus Free Shakespeare in the Park immediately afterward, directly across the street from the SLAM. Come early, park for free and close by, and set up your space in Shakespeare Glen with chairs or blankets. Then, visit the art museum and attend this free concert. Afterwards, return to your picnic space to see the The Tempest onstage as part of the legendary Shakespeare Festival in Forest Park. It's all free.
21 attendees
The Light in the Piazza with Opera Theater of St. Louis
Loretto-Hilton Center at Webster University, 130 Edgar Road, 63119, Webster Groves, MO, USLove awakens in the city of statues. On a sun-drenched trip to Florence, a young American girl named Clara falls head over heels for a charming Italian named Fabrizio. Their love story begins with a flying hat and a fateful glance — but beneath their whirlwind romance lies a deeper tension. Clara’s protective mother, Margaret, harbors concerns about her daughter’s special vulnerability and hesitates as the couple rushes toward marriage.
The Light in the Piazza is a 2005 Tony-winning Broadway musical by Adam Guettel that operates in the space between musical theater and opera, frequently produced by opera companies due to its complex, romantic score and classically styled vocal requirements. It blends theatrical storytelling with a lush, heavily orchestrated sound, demanding opera-level singers for its mature roles. A contemporary drama about sweet romance. Written and sung in English. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs the demanding score live.
OUR SPECIAL OFFER
Once again this year (based on our enthusistic response last season), Opera Theater of St. Louis is offering generously discounted seating for our group to sit together for this performance. In addition, OTSL will be setting aside space for our group to gather and picnic in one of the reserved tents in the beautiful gardens in front of the theater. We are welcomed to picnic there (as most do before the show), and we can bring our own picnic foods or you can order a lovely picnic meal in advance to be ready for you. Everyone who purchases a ticket with our Symphony Meetup discount will also receive a free cocktail or other beverage. And, prior to the performance, a representative of OTSL will speak with us at our tent to give some insights into things to watch and listen for in the performance.HOW TO ORDER DISCOUNTED SEATS WITH OUR MEETUP
The following link, which has our discount code embedded, will take you directly to an OTSL gateway page for our Symphony Meetup to select and purchase seats that are set aside for our group for both operas that we are attending this season as a group. To start, there are 20 seats set aside for our group for both operas (Pirates and Piazza) on different dates. The available seats will disappear from the ticketing map as we purchase them. I urge you to act quickly to be sure you capture our discounted seating.
http://ticketing.opera-stl.org/events?promo=meetup
Note: We can likely get additional discounted seats if we sell out our allocated seats quickly. Another reason to act quickly. You are encouraged to bring friends and family. If you have difficulty getting the seats you need in our group, you can call the OTSL box office for assistance. You can also contact me directly through Meetup Messages.OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
There is free parking aound the Loretto Hilton Center at Webster University. And there is free garage parking nearby on campus. I recommend it.You can order from the lovely picnic dinner options now or up to the day in advance directly through this link. There are no same day orders, however OTSL has a 'day of' menu of some items available on site. You can see all the needed detail and order at this link.****
https://opera-stl.org/whats-on/picnic-menus/
****You must delete the Meetup promo code to order picnic food using this link.You can also bring your own food & drink picnic. Take outs from BreadCo., for example, are an especially good option as you can simply dispose of everything after you've eaten a nice meal.
There is no dress code. And it may be quite warm. Lots of folks dress like they are attending a summer wedding. But we will see everything. Dress as comfortably as you like.
We are being afforded unique opportunities from the OTSL. These are always enjoyable experiences. Please don't miss out. See the OTSL website for lots of detail about the individual shows and on the whole experience of an evening at the opera. Check out the main menu on their website and their FAQs.
https://opera-stl.org/15 attendees
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