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Chess Pocket Park Concert Series | Katarra Parson

Attend a series of free pop-up concerts featuring local artists at chess pocket parks across the Saint Louis area! Concerts begin at 6 p.m.; bring your own drinks and snacks!

August 9 – Strauss Park | Katarra Parson
1600 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103
Located in the Grand Center Arts District, 4 chess tables
Soul/R&B

Full list of concerts in the series:

4652 Maryland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108
(314) 367-9243 | worldchesshof.org

Music Series: Brilliant Beauty by The Mazzoni Duo

Praised for their ‘fluid and seamless blending’ of both sound and expressive ideas, The Mazzoni Duo brings engaging music to diverse audiences. Flutist Jennifer Toro Mazzoni and pianist Matthew Mazzoni will present timeless works, including the incomparable Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun by Claude Debussy and a fireworks finish with the opera fantasy Der Freischutz (Taffanel) on themes by Carl Maria von Weber. Their dynamic presentation will inspire audiences with both beauty and drama.

Partners in music and in life, Jennifer and Matthew Mazzoni have been performing together in venues nationally and internationally for nearly 20 years. Matt is from Pennsylvania and studied at the University of Michigan before meeting Jennifer, who is a Saint Louis native, at Indiana University. Combining Jennifer’s “heavenly” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) flute playing and Matthew’s outstanding musicianship, their duo was a 2013 St. Louis Artist Presentation Society prizewinner. They maintain an active performing schedule, appearing in various venues in the Saint Louis area and beyond. Matt and Jennifer have released 2 CD recordings of original sacred arrangements and classical repertoire. More information can be found at www.mazzonimusic.com.

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.

Chess Pocket Park Concert Series | Red and Black Brass & Dee Coleman

 

Attend a series of free pop-up concerts featuring local artists at chess pocket parks across the Saint Louis area! Concerts begin at 6 p.m.; bring your own drinks and snacks!

July 12 – Tilles Park | Red and Black Brass & Dee Coleman
9551 Litzsinger Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63124
Located at the intersection of Hampton and Fyler, 2 chess tables
Brass Band/Jazz

Full list of concerts in the series:

4652 Maryland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108
(314) 367-9243 | worldchesshof.org

Music Series: Be.Be The Neosoul Presents—The Cookbook

Presenting original songs from her debut album The Cookbook, Be.Be and her band, the Neosouls, bring an evening of a lot of soul, a little funk, and more love than anything else to the WCHOF stage.

 Born in Queens, New York, Be.Be has been rooted in and represented Saint Louis’ rich music scene since 2002. Graduate of the internationally acclaimed Webster University, Be.Be cultivated and built her foundation as an artist and performance resume by opening for National recording artists like Grammy-nominated vocalist, Chrisette Michelle while sharpening her craft. A favorite of many stages from SOHO’S NYC to one of the featured Kranzberg Arts Foundation Residency artists, Be.Be has shown why she is the face of St. Louis Soul while sharing her gift and passion to countless of her contemporaries, in addition to leading her own band of world-class musicians, “Be.Be & the Neosouls.” 

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.

Music Series: Powerful Piano Trios with Brian Woods and Friends (SOLD OUT)

Escape the summer heat with piano trio masterpieces, presented by WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods, St. Louis Symphony violinist Nathan Lowry, and Owensboro Symphony assistant principal cellist Alex Krew. Featuring Ludwig van Beethoven’s electric “Ghost” Trio and Felix Mendelssohn’s fiery Piano Trio in C Minor, the evening is sure to thrill and inspire with beautiful, virtuosic performances from three of the Midwest’s finest young artists. 

Praised for his stunning musicianship and dazzling stage presence, WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods represents the new generation of professional touring pianists. Violinist Nathan Lowry was appointed to the St. Louis Symphony in 2023 by Stéphane Denève, and has championed the work of both classical favorites and living composers in the United States and abroad. Nashville-based cellist Alex Krew joins this performance amid a busy schedule of orchestral and chamber music performances, in addition to his playing for countless critically-acclaimed movie and video game soundtracks.

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.

Music Series: Constellations by Brian Woods

Inspired by the overwhelming beauty of nature, WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods presents “Constellations,” a celebration of the power of music to contemplate deep truths and celestial mysteries. Join Brian for a journey to the stars and beyond, from Beethoven’s timeless Moonlight Sonata and Debussy’s famous Clair de Lune to Amy Beach’s deeply personal Ballade. The program culminates in Scriabin’s intensely passionate and mystical Fourth Piano Sonata.

Praised for his stunning musicianship and dazzling stage presence, WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods is an exciting young concert pianist who “represents the new generation of professional touring artists” (Robert Hart Baker). Combining formidable technique and unique artistry with a charismatic presentational style, he continues to delight and inspire audiences across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Guided by a firm belief in music’s power to improve the lives of all regardless of background, Woods’ performances are enjoyed by classical music veterans and newcomers alike.

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.

Music Series: Jazz by Dave Grelle’s Playadors

Join us for an exceptional performance by pianist/keyboardist, songwriter, and bandleader, Dave Grelle. Saint Louis’ most in-demand keyboardist and members of his latest projects, Playadors, will perform stripped-down versions of songs off their debut album. The sensational Joanna Serenko will also join Grelle and the band on vocals for this intimate set.

Playadors’ carefully crafted sound pays homage to legendary funk pioneers, soul jazz and Latin dance music, 70’s Afrobeat and contemporary R&B, with the band’s unique twist. The ever-evolving repertoire of original compositions and reimagined classics showcase Playadors’ versatility and innovation. The band keeps audiences on the edge of their seats, from luscious vocal melodies to intricate horn lines and irresistible grooves. The band members have shared the stage with The Roots, Willie Nelson, Nelly, Snarky Puppy, Ben Folds, Cage The Elephant, and many more.

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.

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Music Series: Chess Pocket Park Concert Series | Emerson Magaña

 

Attend a series of free pop-up concerts featuring local artists at chess pocket parks across the Saint Louis area! Concerts begin at 6 p.m.; bring your own drinks and snacks!

June 14 – Piazza Imo | Emerson Magaña
2109 Marconi Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110-3107
Located on “The Hill” across the street from Saint Ambrose church, 6 chess tables
Latin/Bossa Nova/Salsa

Full list of concerts in the series:

4652 Maryland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108
(314) 367-9243 | worldchesshof.org

Music Series: Soul of the Season

Join WCHOF music director and creative-in-residence Brian Owens for a soulful holiday celebration that transcends the ordinary. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Christmas Classics, beautifully reimagined and passionately performed by Owens and his talented ensemble. As the notes fill the air, experience the season’s magic in a nostalgic and refreshingly new way.

Music and love define the artistry of singer, songwriter, and dedicated community activist Brian Owens. These qualities radiate from all of his work, including his duet with five-time Grammy-winning and legendary vocalist Michael McDonald on SOUL OF FERGUSON and the heartfelt interpretation of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come,” which Owens filmed and recorded with his father, Thomas Owens.

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.

Chess Pocket Park Concert Series | Joanna Serenko (POSTPONED)

Attend a series of free pop-up concerts featuring local artists at chess pocket parks across the Saint Louis area! Concerts begin at 6 p.m.; bring your own drinks and snacks!

September 13 – Benton Park | Joanna Serenko
Located inside the park off Arsenal Street, 2 chess tables
Soul/Pop

Full list of concerts in the series:

4652 Maryland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108
(314) 367-9243 | worldchesshof.org

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