A one-hour Symphony Happy Hour concert featuring Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony, with cocktails and conductor insights from Stéphane Denève.
Stéphane Denève leads the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra through Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony at Powell Hall on Wednesday, October 28. It's part of a "Symphony Happy Hour" format, which keeps the whole thing to an hour—the symphony itself, cocktails, and some insights from the conductor. If you've never heard the Pastoral in person, it's one of Beethoven's most accessible works, written as a tribute to the countryside, and it fits the shorter, more casual happy hour vibe better than most of his heavier stuff.
Denève is the main feature here, and the "conductor insights" part means you'll get a bit of a peek behind the curtain rather than just sitting in the dark. Between the music and the drinks, it's designed as a mid-week outing rather than a formal night at the symphony. The SLSO is the one bringing it all together, and they've been around since 1880, known for a broad repertoire that reaches well beyond the standard classics.
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One thing to keep in mind is that this performance falls under the orchestra's "Compose Your Own" series. That's the part of their season that lets you build your own package of four or more concerts, so if you're planning on seeing more than one show this year, this is one you can bundle in. The concert is at Powell Hall, 718 N Grand Blvd in St. Louis, on Wednesday, October 28.
