“The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra can’t give concerts in Powell Symphony Hall due to coronavirus restrictions, so musicians are taking performances straight to patrons—even to their homes,” writes Jim Salter in Monday’s (9/21) Associated Press. “The symphony recently began its ‘On the Go’ series that involves outdoor chamber music performances [through early October] for crowds of 50 or less, as well as one-on-one performances in which symphony musicians visit and perform for individuals or families at their homes. The chamber music performances will be at various places, including health care facilities around St. Louis to show support for the work that medical professionals have done in the fight against COVID-19, symphony spokesman Eric Dundon said Monday…. The symphony’s 2020-2021 season will include digital performances, concert broadcasts and educational outreach in addition to the small-gathering live performances.… In addition to health care facilities, [‘On the Go’] concerts will be at places like senior centers and libraries, and some will be in public spaces in places like Forest Park. The concerts are free and masks are mandatory…. The symphony said the concerts at homes will ‘connect individuals to the power of music through intimate, 20-minute experiences.’ Those concerts also are free.”
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