Concert News
PETER HENDERSON IN CONCERT
Peter Henderson, Piano, 2003 Winner
January 16, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.
Eliot Chapel
100 S Taylor Ave, Kirkwood, MO
APS is excited to present former competition winner, Peter Henderson, Principal Keyboardist St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in a recital on January 2027 at the Eliot Chapel. A versatile pianist, Peter is active as a performer in orchestral, chamber music and solo settings. He is also Associate Professor of Music at Artist-in-Residence at Maryville University, where he has served on the faculty since 2005. Musicians like Peter exemplify the way in which APS has been able to support the careers of young musicians. This will be a truly memorable concert and is a non-ticketed event with donations encouraged and welcomed.
COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL WEBSTER UNIVERSITY BIANNUAL COMPETITION WINNERS
We are pleased to announce this year's winners: Ian Cho (cello) and Maxwell Zhang (violin). The Arist Presentation Society and Community Music School, Webster University partnership will present them in a joint recital this spring. This biennial competition has been well received by both CMS and APS and provides an opportunity for young musicians to perform before the public. Learn more here.
APS 2026 competition winner, Matthildur Traustadottir, gave a spectacular performance with the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Maestro Ward Stare. Her masterful performance of Alexander Glazanov's Violin Concerto - a concerto that is not often performed because of its difficulty was well received by the audience. The program also included The Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein and Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky. The program was exciting from beginning to end. A nice bonus was that Matthildur's parents came from Iceland to attend the rehearsals and concert. Former APS board member Marjie Smith graciously hosted the three of them in her home. Also in the audience was St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister.
Matthildur and Maestro Ward Stare
Matthildur and her parents
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