Gateway Festival Orchestra continues its 58-year tradition of free summer concerts. Maestro Darwin Aquino leads the professional symphonic orchestra in the outdoor concert hall at St. Louis Music Park at Centene Community Ice Center. Plentiful parking is nearby, and there are no stairs. Snacks and beverages will be available at the concession stand, though outside food and drinks are prohibited. Chairs will be provided for everybody. This concert will follow the St. Louis County safety guidelines. Preregistration through the Eventbrite link on Gateway’s website.is advised for this free event.
G. Rossini: Overture to Semiramide
S. Rachmaninoff: Vocalise
Benedetta Orsi, mezzosoprano
E. Morricone: Gabriel’s Oboe from “The Mission”
Cathleen Woelbling-Paul, oboe
G. Rossini: Pensa alla Patria from L’Italiana in Algeria
Benedetta Orsi, mezzosoprano
C. M. Von Weber: Concertino for Clarinet in E-flat Major
Dana Hotle, clarinet
B. Smetana: “The Moldau”
C. M. Schonberg Arr. M. Delfino: I Dreamed a Dream
Benedetta Orsi, mezzosoprano
J. Strauss II: Wine, Women and Song
Co-sponsored by the City of Maryland Heights