Darth Vader and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

November 8, 2009 in Having Fun, Missouri, St. Louis | 4 comments

For those of you who don’t already know this, I’m a classically trained musician.

Despite my classical training and despite having lived an hour from St. Louis for eighteen years of my life, I had never seen the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra perform in Powell Symphony Hall. There’s a first for everything, and this weekend I experienced the SLSO in Powell Symphony Hall for the first time.

This SLSO pops concert featured movie music by John Williams, not limited to Superman, Harry Potter, JFK, Star Wars, Schindler’s List, Indiana Jones and the Olympic Fanfare.

Perhaps one of the most exciting elements of the performance was the fully-costumed Star Wars characters posed for photos opportunities in the Hall’s main lobby.

I give kudos to the SLSO for engaging all ages in a truly fun and memorable concert experience. And I give kudos to whoever decided to put Darth Vader in the lobby, as well.

Darth and Smalltowngirl, photo by JPD

Darth and Smalltowngirl, photo by JPD

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  1. Pam’s avatar

    Pam on November 8, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I’m a classically trained musician also! ….. Haven’t been down to Powell Hall in ages…. looks like you had a good time!

  2. Jamie’s avatar

    Jamie on November 8, 2009 at 9:08 pm

    Awesome photo!

  3. Patti J.’s avatar

    Patti J. on November 8, 2009 at 9:18 pm

    Can’t sing, and can’t play, but I smiled out loud at your picture! Glad you enjoyed a nice performance – TFS…

  4. Michele’s avatar

    Michele on November 10, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    So glad to hear you got the experience! About 10 years ago I had the honor of singing on stage there. It was amazing! My nephew would have LOVED the Darth Vader.