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Prokofiev and Childs: Anthems of Resilience

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Season 1 Episode 12

SLSO violist Andrew François joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister to reflect on a program shaped by resilience, healing, and the endurance of the human spirit. François shares personal insights on returning to music-making after the pandemic, discusses the significance of presenting Billy Childs’ Diaspora in spaces like Powell Hall, and explores the quiet strength and hope embedded in Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony. The conversation invites listeners to consider how music can honor struggle, foster connection, and offer renewal.