The St. Louis County Library’s acclaimed Author Series makes its return to in-person events in September with “An Evening with Leonard Slatkin,” featuring the beloved maestro and live musical performances.
Slatkin, the renowned, Grammy Award-winning conductor laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, will be on hand to discuss his new book, “Classical Crossroads: The Path Forward for Music in the 21st Century.”
Guests will also enjoy a live performance by Slatkin of Leroy Anderson’s “The Typewriter” (arr. C. Woehr), a pre-recorded Slatkin-conducted performance of Charles Ives’ “Variations on America” (arr. McCall), and a live string quartet performance by the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis.
The event will take place at Library Headquarters at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13. Doors open at 6 p.m., with seating on a first-come, first served basis.
Tickets go on sale Monday, Aug. 2, on Eventbrite.
An individual ticket ($45) admits one and includes one pre-signed copy of “Classical Crossroads.” A package ticket ($75) admits two and includes one pre-signed copy of “Classical Crossroads.” There will not be a public book signing at the event.
For an additional donation, guests can join Slatkin at an exclusive pre-event cocktail reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the library. Each $150 VIP ticket includes admission for one to the pre-event cocktail reception, a pre-signed copy of “Classical Crossroads,” book discussion and concert.
All proceeds from the event benefit the St. Louis County Library Foundation and the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis.
Gazelle Magazine is a proud media sponsor of “An Evening with Leonard Slatkin.”
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