Historical October 1978 report or notice. Dates, prices, policies and contact information describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
“On Stage” 1978, a behind-the-scenes opportunity to hear lectures by three outstanding concert soloists and three of America’s distinguished virtuoso conductors, will be presented again this year by the Women’s Association of the Saint Louis Symphony Society. Five Monday morning sessions will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The “On Stage” series has become an annual presentation by the Women’s Association, both to raise funds and to provide patrons a close-up and personal look at the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra. Participants enter by the Stage Door, sit on the Hall stage in the musicians’ chairs and enjoy the opportunity to learn more about music, musicians, and how a concert is put together.
As a special bonus, “On Stage” ticket holders are invited to the 10:00 a.m. dress rehearsal, Thursday, November 30, of a special concert being prepared by Sarah Caldwell for performance that Thursday evening. Following the dress rehearsal, Miss Caldwell will answer questions from the audience. Patrons are invited to bring a guest to the Caldwell event. Miss Caldwell is artistic director of the Opera Company of Boston.
The “On Stage” 1978 programs are as follows: October 9, Jacques Isrielievitch, Concertmaster, and Thomas Dumm, Principal Viola, will present “The Unique Responsibilities of a Principal”; October 23, Pamela Mia Paul, Chairman of the Piano Department at the Saint Louis Conservatory of Music, will speak on “The Mistique of the Concert Pianist”; October 30, Erich Kunzel, Music Advisor of the New Haven Symphony and Artistic Director of the 8 o’clock concerts of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra; will discuss “Pops is Big Business”; November 6, Walter Susskind, Music Advisor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and former Conductor of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, will lecture on “Mahler in St. Louis”; November 27, Mitch Miller, renowned television personality who has conducted major orchestras in the U.S. and Canada, will present a “Talk-Along With Mitch”; November 30, Sarah Caldwell, bonus dress rehearsal.
Reservations for “On Stage” 1978 are limited. Cost is $30 for the five sessions, plus the bonus dress rehearsal with Sarah Caldwell. Individuals interested in obtaining tickets for “On Stage” 1978 should write to: “On Stage” 1978, Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63103.
Mrs. I. Jerome Fiance is chairman of the “On Stage” 1978 series and Mrs. William A. Schneider is co-chairman.
Originally published in The Paper, October 1978.
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