Slso Guest Artist Dianne Reeves Cancels 12/14 Appearance

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra guest artist Dianne Reeves has cancelled her December 14 Powell Hall appearance due to an unexpected health concern. Reeves is expected to return to full health soon.

St. Louis native and soul singer Brian Owens will replace Reeves for the performance of Gospel Christmas: A Soulful Celebration with the SLSO and IN UNISON Chorus. Owens is an accomplished recording artist with a history of successful tours and appearances at major venues, including the Peabody Opera House and Apollo Theater. Owens was also mentored by Reeves. "I have loved and respected Brian Owens for many years," Reeves said. "He's a consummate and soulful performer who will delight all of your senses."

Ticketholders should note that their tickets are still valid for Gospel Christmas: A Soulful Celebration with the SLSO and IN UNISON Chorus. For more information visit slso.org or call the Box Office at 314-534-1700.

About the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Founded in 1880 and now in its 138th season, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest orchestra in the country and widely considered one of the world's finest. Under the leadership of Music Director David Robertson, currently in his 13th season, the SLSO strives for artistic excellence, educational impact and community connection while meeting its mission statement: enriching people's lives through the power of music. The SLSO presents a full season of classical programs and Live at Powell Hall concerts and hundreds of free education and community programs each year. Media partners include St. Louis Public Radio, 90.7 -KWMU, which broadcasts the SLSO's Saturday night subscription concerts live and the Nine Network, which regularly features SLSO performances on its Night at the Symphony program. In addition, the SLSO is known for its Grammy Award-winning recordings, Carnegie Hall appearances, national and international tours, innovative programming, and extensive community engagement initiatives. www.slso.org

About Brian Owens

Brian Owens is a vibrantly vintage artist who follows the groove gospel of classic 1960s and 1970s soul with a heavy dose of traditional quartet stylings, but has a very "in the now" emotionality. Owens' vocals are a revelation-purposeful and passionate-recalling the sensual urgency of Marvin Gaye, the comforting falsetto of Curtis Mayfield, and tender grit of Sam Cooke. A resident of Ferguson, Missouri, Owens works tirelessly to uplift the community and provide hope through the gift and beauty of music. Owens has an extensive performance history that includes appearances at the Peabody Opera House, Powell Hall, and Apollo Theater. In 2017, Owens released a YouTube video of him performing "A Change is Gonna Come" that went viral with more than 21 million views. In addition to serving as the IN UNISON artist in residence for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Owens is the community music artist in residence with the E. Desmond Lee Fine Arts Collaborative at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Owens and his wife Amanda have six children. http://brianowenssoul.com/.

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