Calendar 2008-2009

2008-2009 Calendar

The Equinox Chamber Players are very grateful to all of our sponsors!

August 5th, 2008 6:30 p.m. Inspired by the 2008-2009 Olympic Season, the Equinox Chamber Players kick off their new season with Olympic Harmony! designed to celebrate the coming together of the five continents. As designated by the five Olympic Rings, one ring per continent, Equinox will perform music of the Americas, Asia, Oceana, Africa and Europe.

The evening begins with an international menu of tapas, sponsored by Whole Foods prepared and served by Choices Catering Brokerage. Accompanying the music and food is a silent auction of international items. Please join us for the fun and know that you are supporting our Olympic Harmony! educational outreach this coming season with nine outreach events and four public concerts. Tickets are $40 per person or $70 per couple. 7233 Kingsbury Ave, University City, 63130, in the home of Richard & Mary Ann Shaw.

For ticket information, please click here.

September 27, 2008 1:00 p.m. The Equinox Chamber Players perform on Rhapsody In Bloom program at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Center (Main Building 2nd Floor). Rhapsody in Bloom is a day-long event of classical music and contemporary dance at several locations throughout the Garden from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Included with admission or membership. Presented by Classic 99 KFUO-FM and the Missouri Botanical Garden. For more information click here.

October 22, 2008, 12 p.m. The Equinox Chamber Players present a Master Class to students of the St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers mall Drive, Cottleville, MO, 63376. Additional details to come soon.

October 26, 2008, 3 p.m. St. Charles Community College presents the Equinox Chamber Players in concert in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts building located on the campus at 4601 Mid Rivers mall Drive, Cottleville, MO, 63376. Tickets: $13 general admission; $8 seniors; $5 with SCC student I.D.

November 2, 2008, 2:30 p.m. The Shepley Program of Music and Art presents the Equinox Chamber Players at Christ Church Cathedral, 12th and Locust. Featuring a sneak-preview of Beth Denisch's Suite of Five Blessings, commissioned by the Equinox Chamber Players in conjunction with their Olympic Harmony program. Admission free. For more information, please call (314) 862-5494.

December 30, 2009, 2:40 p.m. WYNC.org (93.9 fm, am 820) plays Phillip Bimstein's Dark Winds Rising, recorded by the Equinox Chamber Players (Albany Records).

February 9, 2009, 7:90 a.m., WTUL 20.20 Live Journal airs Equinox Chamber players performing Dark Winds Rising (Albany Records - Classical).

February 12-15, 2009, Festival of African & African-American Music Features Four Days of Special Events. The St. Louis African Chorus will present an extraordinary variety of musical events celebrating composers and artists of African descent during its African Music Festival. The four-day festival, from February 12 through 15, features internationally acclaimed performers including the Equinox Chamber Players, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, soprano Dawn Padmore, pianists Darryl Hollister, William Chapman-Nyaho, Silvia Belfiore, oboist Althea Ifeka, flutist Wendy Hymes, violinist Rachel Barton Pine, Winneba Youth Choir, Webster University Concer Choir, as well as the conductor Marlon Daniel. All-day pass is $50 for adults and $30 for students. Single Event tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For concert information, or to pay on-line, visit, Africanchorus.org.

February 12-27, 2009, Olympic Harmony! The Equinox Chamber Players perform nine education outreach events in St. Louis City schools. Boston composer Beth Denisch will be in residence for a portion of these events. For more information, please call 314-862-5494. To read about the music and educational program click here.

February 12, 2009, 2:30 p.m., Festival of African & African-American Music: Equinox Chamber Players perform music of Paquito D'Rivera, Valerie Coleman, Enoch Sontonga and Scot Joplin. Third Baptist church 620 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103.

February 14, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Grand Concert 11 - African-Descent Composers for Orchestra, under the direction of Marlon Daniel, 560 Music Center at 560 Trinity University City, MO 63130. Performers include musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Equinox Chamber Playes, Soprano Dawn Padmore, Mass Choir of the St. Louis Children's Choir, University City High Concert Choir, Winneba Youth Choir, Kirkwood Community's College Choir, Webster University Concert Choir.

February 15, 2009, 11:00 a.m., Grand Concert 111 - African-Descent Composers for the Orchestra, under the direction of Marlon Daniel. City of Christian Church 8333 Fullerton Avenue University City, MO 63132. Performers include musicians of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Equinox Chamber Players, Soprano Dawn Padmore, Mass Choir of the St. Louis Children's Choir, University City High Concert Choir, Winneba Youth Choir, Kirkwood Community College Choir, Webster University Concert Choir.

February 27, 2009, 12:00 p.m. The Con Spirito Concert Series invites you to join in the Lenten service with meditative music performed by the the Equinox Chamber Players at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 East Adams Ave, Kirkwood, MO. For more information please call (314) 862-5494.

March 22, 2009, 3 p.m. First Congregational Church of Webster Groves presents the Equinox Chamber Players featuring the world premiere of Beth Denisch's Suite of Five Seasons. To read about the new music, click here. 10 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves. Admission free.

March 28, 2008, 3 p.m. STLCC - Meramec Concert Series presents the Equinox Chamber Players in concert at 11333 Big Bend Road St. Louis, MO 63122-5720.

May 31, 2009, 11:00 a.m. Ethical Society presents the Equinox Chamber Players, sponsored by Sandler Training and Rubicon.

The Equinox Chamber Players are a 2008-09 recipient of a CMA Residency Partnership Program Grant. Funding has been provided by the Chamber Music America Residency Endowment Fund.