As the new millennium poses some of the greatest challenges to the relevance of the art form, Maestro Leonard Slatkin, who served as Music Director and conductor of the St. Louis Symphony, reflects on the modern evolution of classical music and presents ways for both music lovers and musicians alike to navigate these uncertain times in his new book, Classical Crossroads: The Path Forward for Music in the 21st Century.

Maestro Slatkin will be joined by members of the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis for an in-person conversation and concert. Monday, Sept. 13, 7 pm – Tickets and event details available through the library’s website: slcl.org.