The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra teams up with Grammy-winning gospel artist Donald Lawrence for a groundbreaking performance on February 28.
Internationally acclaimed and awarded winning vocalist Donald Lawrence will collaborated with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus at its February 28 concert, the institution announced today. Lawrence will serve as the featured guest artist at the annual Lift Every Voice: Celebrating Black History month concert at the Stifel Theatre. Lawrence replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell, the originally announced guest artist.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at slso.org or by calling the Box Office at 314-534-1700.
Equally at home in both the inspirational and contemporary arenas, the multiple Grammy and Stellar Award winner has collaborated with a diverse roster, including such marquee names as Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, En Vogue and Mary J. Blige. He makes his SLSO debut in this annual program, which celebrates Black musical cultures and features the SLSO alongside the IN UNISON Chorus, a resident SLSO chorus that specializes in performing and preserving music from the African diaspora.
Lawrence’s musical passion continues to manifest itself through various pursuits. He has written and produced for the legendary Clark Sisters, Clark Sheard, Kirk Franklin and Hezekiah Walker (including No. 1 single “Souled Out”), among others. He has taught at Chicago’s Columbia College. And for six years, he has hosted Verizon’s national gospel choir talent competition “How Sweet the Sound,” working alongside Walker, Yolanda Adams, Tamela Mann and other special guests. Future plans include expanding into TV, film and Broadway projects.
Lift Every Voice: Black History Month Celebration
Friday, February 28, 7:30pm CST
Stifel Theatre
1400 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
Kevin McBeth, conductor
Donald Lawrence, vocals
St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus | Kevin McBeth, director
Repertoire announced later.
Supported by Bayer Fund.
Join the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the IN UNISON Chorus for a joyful celebration of Black History Month. The rich baritone of Grammy Award-winning guest artist BrDonald Lawrence resounds in this concert highlighting the magnificent variety and depth of Black musical expression.
About the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Celebrated as one of today’s most exciting and enduring orchestras, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest orchestra in the country, marking its 145th year with the 2024/2025 season and its sixth with Stéphane Denève, The Joseph and Emily Rauh Pulitzer Music Director. Widely considered one of the leading American orchestras, the Grammy® Award-winning SLSO maintains its commitment to artistic excellence, educational impact, and community collaborations—all in service to its mission of enriching lives through the power of music.
The transformational expansion and renovation of its historic home, Powell Hall, slated to be completed in 2025, builds on the institution’s momentum as a civic leader in convening individuals, creators, and ideas, while fostering a culture welcoming to all. Committed to building community through compelling and inclusive musical experiences, the SLSO continues its longstanding focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and access, embracing its strengths as a responsive, nimble organization, while investing in partnerships locally and elevating its presence globally. For more information, visit slso.org.
Eric Dundon
Public Relations Director
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
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