WashU Music

09/16/2026

"I can't breathe and live without it." This is pianist Igor Levit talking about his home piano. Get a glimpse into what inspires Levit, the beautiful calm of his home, and his passion for music and the people in his life in this wonderful video. See him live on Nov 9th in the Great Artists Series!

Monday, November 9, 2026
7:30 pm
E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, The 560 Music Center
Tickets: $15-$40
https://music.washu.edu/events/great-artists-series-26-27-igor-levit-piano
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https://youtu.be/_8kLhCpsMhE?si=yuX53Mzg4koCcRiN

In a world often defined by its binaries, Igor Levit stands as a te...

09/16/2026

🎶 Experience the sounds and traditions of India with world-renowned musician Ustad Shafaat Khan!

A master of sitar, tabla, vocals, and surbahar, Khan comes from an extraordinary musical lineage and has performed around the globe—including appearances alongside Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. Come hear why The Washington Post has praised Khan as a “virtuoso.” 🎵

✨ “Music to Heal the Soul” will take audiences on a journey through Indian Classical and Folk music, exploring Raag, Taal, Qawwali, Ghazal, and Thumri in a performance that is part concert, part cultural exploration.

📅 Friday, Sept. 18 | 7:30 p.m.
📍 Pillsbury Theatre, 560 Music Center
🎟️ FREE and open to all!

Joining Khan are Daniel Johnson on tabla/percussion/vocals and Anawim Avila on saxophone.

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09/15/2026

WashU Music faculty Amy Greenhalgh shares her inspiring experience teaching young musicians in Onitsha, Nigeria, in a new article for The Tablet.

During more than two weeks of intensive violin and community string workshops, Greenhalgh worked with musicians ranging from young beginners to experienced players, culminating in performances at the Queen of All Saints Music Academy summer festival. Her experience offered a look at the intersection of Western classical music, Igbo musical traditions, faith, education, and community.

We’re proud to see Amy’s work making an impact far beyond WashU! 🎶🌍

Washington University in St. Louis Arts & Sciences

09/14/2026

🎶 The St. Louis Symphony is coming to the South 40! Join us TONIGHT at 5:30 p.m. for a FREE outdoor concert near Bear’s Den featuring members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and a WashU String Ensemble. Bring your friends and family and enjoy an evening of live music right on the Danforth Campus!

📅 Monday, Sept. 14 | 5:30 p.m.
📍 South 40, outside Bear’s Den
🎟️ FREE & open to the public

Presented as part of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Community Partnerships program, in cooperation with WashU Department of Music and Student Transitions & Family Programs.

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09/11/2026

🎶 Tonight at the 560 Music Center! Our friends at the Ariel Concert Season present The Meridian Clarinet Quartet with music ranging from Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky to Gershwin and Piazzolla.

📅 Sept. 11 | 7:30 p.m.
📍 Pillsbury Theatre, 560 Music Center
🎟️ Free and open to the public!

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09/08/2026

Kick off the WashU Jazz Series with Carolbeth True and Two Times True, longtime favorites on the St. Louis jazz scene!

Led by acclaimed pianist Carolbeth True, the quartet brings together Dave True on drums, Glen Smith on bass, and Larry Johnson on saxophones for an evening of instrumental jazz and jazz/rock. True has been a force in St. Louis music for decades, earning honors including Jazz Musician of the Year from the Riverfront Times.

🎶 Tuesday, September 8 | 7:30 p.m.
📍 Pillsbury Theatre, 560 Music Center
🎟️ FREE and open to the public!

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08/26/2026

This is so exciting! Come hear her LIVE performing at our 10th Celebration Concert for the Great Artists Series! https://music.washu.edu/events/great-artists-series-26-27-10th-anniversary-celebration-pianist-yuja-wang
Tuesday, April 6th
7:30 pm
560 Music Center

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A documentary on Yuja Wang is on the way! 🎹

‘YUJA’ sees the internationally-acclaimed pianist at a career crossroads, examining her life and career so far, and questioning what comes next.

Featuring contributions by renowned mentors, from Gary Graffman, Michael Tilson Thomas, Emmanuel Ax, her colleague Teddy Abrams, as well as Paul Dornian and others who have supported Yuja throughout her journey, the documentary has unprecedented access to the pianist’s inside circle. Directed by Lorna Tucker for Snowstorm Productions.

08/25/2026

WashU Music is celebrating the start of a new semester! More than 150 students are joining us for ensemble and private lesson auditions and placements, and we couldn’t be more excited to hear music filling the halls of the 560 Music Center again. Here’s to a semester filled with music-making, collaboration, and creativity!

Washington University in St. Louis

08/12/2026

This classical music off-season, St. Louis is hosting something of a classical music talent combine for new composers and the creative musicians who perform their work. Let us call the Collaborative Composition Initiative a summery Spring Training for the classical music season to come.

08/12/2026

On August 15, join us for an immersive musical experience in the Kemper Art Museum galleries with performances by Brooklyn-based ensemble Unheard-of, along with fellows from its Collaborative Composition Initiative (CCI). The group’s CCI program is hosted with Christopher Stark, associate professor of composition in the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences.

The group will present two sets of musical miniatures paired with artworks throughout the Museum. The first performance will begin at 3 pm, and the second will begin at 4:15 pm. Free and open to the public.