# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WCHOF Music Series: Songs of the Heart
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a sophisticated evening of classical music as the WCHOF Music Series celebrates the arrival of Fall. Featuring world-class musicians, this concert is an essential cultural event for music lovers and a highlight of the Saint Louis concerts calendar. The performance takes place at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, a unique Saint Louis museum and art gallery that offers an unforgettable atmosphere where strategic games meet sonic masterpieces.

The Program: Passion and Poetry
Experience a journey through the heights of romantic expression with:
•Frauenliebe und Leben, Op. 42 (Robert Schumann): A magical voyage through poetry and song, recognized as one of history’s finest expressions of love.
•Violin Sonata: Dramatic Virtuosity (César Franck): Originally a wedding gift, this masterpiece captivates with its emotional weight and legendary technical brilliance.

The Performers: Chamber Music Excellence
This exceptional evening features three distinguished performers bringing incredible depth to these cornerstone works. WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods has curated this powerful program, selecting pieces that reflect the mission of the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries to celebrate the intersection of art, culture, and high strategy.

Collaborating for this event are pianist Alla Voskoboynikova, mezzo-soprano Benedetta Orsi, and Hannah Ji, the assistant concertmaster for the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO).

Thematic Connection: Strategic Romance
Just as a Grandmaster anticipates a rival's move, Schumann and Franck navigated the complex structures of musical theory to evoke raw human emotion. This program highlights the "strategy of the heart," where precise composition meets the boundless passion of the Romantic era, all set within the world's premier destination for chess culture.

Venue, Tickets, and Full Schedule

Experience this concert surrounded by our incredible permanent and rotating art exhibitions and history exhibits.
Full Evening Schedule:
•5:30 PM: Doors Open (Cash bar available)
•6:00 PM: Artist Talk with WCHOF Music Director Brian Woods
•7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Concert Performance

Details:
•Venue: World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries
•Tickets: $25 General Admission, $20 WCHOF Members.
•Note: Each ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket.
•Seating is extremely limited for this intimate performance held inside our gallery, offering a rare, up-close listening experience.

Purchase Tickets At:
https://worldchesshof.regfox.com/wchof-music-series-songs-of-the-heart

Can’t make it to the concert? Be sure to watch the livestream on the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ YouTube channel.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond-heights/wchof-music-series-songs-of-the-heart/200030424390756
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, concerts, performances, literary-art, workshops, exhibitions, virtual, live-music, theatre, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richmond Heights
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States
- **lat**: 38.6443
- **long**: -90.26115
- **full address**: 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States, 4652 Maryland Ave, St Louis, MO 63108-1913, United States, Richmond Heights

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WCHOF Music Series: Songs of the Heart being held?
  - **A:** WCHOF Music Series: Songs of the Heart takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 4652 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, United States, 4652 Maryland Ave, St Louis, MO 63108-1913, United States, Richmond Heights.
- **Q**: Who is organizing WCHOF Music Series: Songs of the Heart?
  - **A:** WCHOF Music Series: Songs of the Heart is organized by World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WCHOF Music Series: Songs of the Heart is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond Heights, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WCHOF Music Series: Songs of the Heart sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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