Chamber Music Society of St. Louis hosts their 15th Anniversary Gala on Monday, Sept. 9, at The Sheldon. The concert will celebrate the 80th birthday of acclaimed conductor and composer Leonard Slatkin and will feature Maestro Slatkin as well as renowned pianist Olga Kern and violinist Cho-Liang “Jimmy” Lin, both favorite collaborators of Slatkin’s. Fox 2 Anchor Jasmine Huda will serve as event emcee. Special appearance by St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Legend Ozzie Smith. The concert starts at 7:00pm.

Presenting sponsor for CMSSL’s Vintage Gala is Noémi K. Neidorff. Gala honorary chairs are Mary Strauss and Thomas and Carol Voss. Miran Halen is serving as event chair, with Becky Domyan and Amalia Pfannenstiel as co-chairs. Ariel Premium Supply is the Artist Sponsor.

Information on available sponsorships and VIP tickets ($275/each) which include valet parking, pre-concert cocktails, preferred concert seating, and a post-concert dinner can be found at chambermusicstl.org.

All ticket prices include a $1 historical preservation fee.