Grammy-nominated singer Sheléa leads the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in a tribute to the music of Aretha Franklin.
Sheléa takes the stage at Powell Hall on Saturday, April 17, 2027, for Natural Woman: Sheléa Sings Aretha Franklin, a tribute to the music of Aretha Franklin. She'll be backed by the full St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and the program works through Franklin's iconic catalog, reimagined with the symphony's power behind her. The evening is built around Franklin's legendary sound, and the SLSO is there to amplify the emotion and impact of it.
Sheléa is a Grammy-nominated vocalist, and she's the one leading the night. The program doesn't stick to one era or a handful of hits; it reaches across Franklin's career, so you'll hear the songs that made her the Queen of Soul. With the symphony providing the orchestration, these arrangements take the original recordings and expand them into something larger, with the full orchestra filling out the sound that Franklin built on her own.
When the concert ends, the night continues at the SLSO's After Party in the lobbyâa relaxed, modern space to grab a drink and catch up with friends. It's part of the evening, so you don't need a separate ticket to stay for it. If you're coming from across town, it's a good reason to arrive early or stay late rather than heading straight for the parking garage.
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The performance starts at 7:30 PM and runs about two hours and ten minutes, including intermission. You can find tickets at slso.org.
