Join Janet Evra for “An Evening in Paris,” featuring French jazz favorites by Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Henri Betti, and Pink Martini, along with her own original music.
Janet Evra is an international jazz singer, bassist, and bandleader from England now based in Saint Louis. Evra performs on premiere stages in the USA and Europe and has collaborated with Grammy-winning jazz musicians Randy Brecker, Jeff Coffin, Roy Wooten, Taylor Eigsti, and others. Evra is signed to Plum Jazz and was a 2010-2011 Artist in Residence at The Kranzberg Arts Foundation.
5:30 p.m. | Doors Open
6:00 p.m. | Complimentary artist talk
6:30 p.m. | Break
7:00 p.m. | Concert
Limited in person seating available.
- *20% discount for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel
- Each ticket includes one free drink
- Watch online at youtube.com/worldchesshof
Join WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods and musicians from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for an evening of drama, passion, and romanticism with Johannes Brahms’ famous Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34. Often regarded as the “crown” of Brahms’ chamber music, the Piano Quintet is a towering achievement of the classical repertoire, offering each performer moments to shine with beautiful melodies and virtuosic displays.
Join us for a special preview of Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ 2024 Festival Season and hear the “greatest hits” from the company’s upcoming productions of The Barber of Seville, La Bohème, Julius Caesar, and Galileo Galilei. From classic to contemporary, you’ll leave humming some of opera’s most beloved tunes and eager for OTSL’s spring season in May!
Welcome spring with an evening of beautiful French chamber music presented by St. Louis Symphony Orchestra violinist Andrea Jarrett, WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods, violist Andrew Francois, and cellist Davin Rubicz. Featuring Maurice Ravel’s Saint Louis jazz-inspired Violin Sonata, an exciting springtime work from Lili Boulanger, and Gabriel Fauré’s compelling Piano Quartet No. 1, Op. 15, the performers will enchant and delight with music full of color, poetry, and charm.
Step into the world of strategic brilliance and artistic expression with a captivating musical celebration of our current exhibition Donna Dodson: Match of the Matriarchs and Other Amazonomachies and powerful women in chess. Presented as part of the World Chess Hall of Fame Music Series, this unique event weaves the elegance of chess with the power of music to pay homage to the remarkable women who have left an indelible mark on the chessboard. In this enchanting performance, the intersection of intellect and creativity takes center stage. The melodic moves of the musicians mirror the tactical brilliance of the queens on the chessboard, creating a harmonious synergy that transcends both worlds. “Match of the Matriarchs” is not merely a musical showcase but a heartfelt tribute to Donna Dodson’s incredible artwork as well as women’s resilience, intelligence, and strategic prowess in chess.
