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The weather couldn’t have been better for the continuation of an annual tradition: an outdoor welcome back concert at Washington University featuring St. Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians.

Dominican conductor and composer Darwin Aquino continues to raise international attention and to inspire audiences and artists all around the world with his charismatic energy. Aquino’s constant presence in multiples stages is seen as a bright light for diversity and inclusion in classical music.

An Uncommon Enigma July 13 | Missouri Theater Featuring and curated by music director candidate Darwin Aquino, our final masterworks program includes works such Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, Tchaikovsky’s Cappriccio Italien, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations....

Kathy Lawton Brown speaks with renowned soprano Christine Brewer and St. Louis Philharmonic conductor Darwin Aquino ahead of “A Night with Christine”... https://classic1073.org/a-night-with-christine/

The Music Director of the St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra admits that he prefers composing to directing, his playlist is full of children’s music and he has a gift for organizing things…

The magic of music in a season of breathtaking performances.

Darwin Aquino was the first candidate to showcase his composition and leadership skills in his very first concert with the orchestra on Sept. 18…