St. Louis Symphony - From Dark to Light

Published October 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM CDT

Violinist Augustin Hadelich following a performance with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, October 2025

Acclaimed violinist Augustin Hadelich and rising star conductor Tabita Berglund join the SLSO for this celebration of the music, architecture, and nature of Nordic countries. Hadelich shines in a performance of Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto, and the orchestra sets off on a journey through the countryside in Sibelius’ sweeping Second Symphony.

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Host

Rod Milam
St. Louis Public Radio

Commentator

Jennifer Gartley
Director of Programming and Applied Music at Washington University

Conductor

Tabita Berglund

Program

Harald Sæverud's Kjempevise-slåtten (The Ballad of Revolt)

Sergei Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2
Augustin Hadelich, violin

Carlos Gardel's Por una Cabeza (Encore)
arr. by Augustin Hadelich
Augustin Hadelich, violin

Jean Sibelius' Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 63

These broadcasts are produced by St. Louis Public Radio and made possible in partnership with St. Louis Public Radio and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.