Saint Louis Symphony Updates Information Regarding the October 2nd 2010 Gala Feature Soprano Renée Fleming

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Soprano Renée Fleming, one of the most beloved and celebrated vocalists of our time, will be the featured artist at this year’s Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra gala, “La Diva Renée.” The event will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010 with Fleming headlining a performance by the SLSO conducted by Music Director David Robertson. Following the concert, gala attendees will be transported to the Wells Fargo Advisors Benjamin F. Edwards III Learning Center for cocktails, dinner, and dancing.

Dr. Virginia Weldon, former SLSO Board Chairman, is the gala chair. Kimberley Eberlein and Ann Sullins serve as co-chairs. The honorary chair for the gala is Mary Ann Lee.

Gala Schedule:
Powell Hall
6:00 pm Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
7:00 pm SLSO Concert with Renée Fleming

Wells Fargo Advisors Benjamin F. Edwards III Learning Center ( 2801 Market St. , Saint Louis , MO 63103 )
8:30 pm Cocktails
9:00 pm Dinner and Dancing

Gala ticket packages for “La Diva Renée” are now on sale starting at $750 for a combined ticket to the concert and seated dinner. Please contact Mary Balmer at 314-286-4446 to place an order. Individual concert-only tickets ($55-$150) are also on sale & will be sold through the box office at 314-534-1700 or visiting www.slso.org. For information about event sponsorship, please contact Kathryn Feldt, Director of Institutional Relations at 314-286-4183 or kathrynf@slso.org.

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