Experience St. Louis’ favorite evening at the annual free Forest park concert as Stéphane Denève leads his first concert as Music Director. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and relax with family and friends at the base of Art Hill for a musical celebration with the SLSO that is capped off with a spectacular fireworks display. No tickets are required for this event. 

• Experience a night under the stars at our 51st annual FREE Forest Park Concert at the base of Art Hill
• Mark your calendar for one of St. Louis’ favorite musical events of the year
• Stay afterwards for the impressive firework display

Thursday, September 12, 7:00pm
Stéphane Denève, conductor
St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus
Kevin McBeth, director

SMITH arr. Sousa/Damrosch The Star-Spangled Banner
JOHN WILLIAMS Olympic Fanfare and Theme
MILLS/TRADITIONAL arr. Hayman/Maness “Meet Me in St. Louis” – “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”
BERNSTEIN Candide Overture
BERNSTEIN “Mambo” from West Side Story
BIZET Selections from Carmen Suite No. 1
BIZET “Farandole” from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2
TRADITIONAL arr. Hayes “Ain’t That Good News”
BERLIOZ “Hungarian March” from The Damnation of Faust
HANDY arr. Hayman St. Louis Blues March
JOHN WILLIAMS “Main Title” from Star Wars
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture
SOUSA The Stars and Stripes Forever