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