As conductor Anthony Parnther cued the start of the overture, four of the last words one would imagine to prelude an orchestral performance rang through the newly updated Powell Symphony Hall. “Let’s get ready to rock,” the prerecorded voice said after giving an introduction for the special performance that featured the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Last weekend’s SLSO presentation of the Chuck Berry Birthday Bash was a kickoff for the Chuck100 programming leading up to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree’s 100th birthday next year. Saturday afternoon’s concert fell on what would have been his 99th birthday.

“Welcome to the celebration of a true American icon,” the prerecorded greeting said. “Father of Rock and Roll, poet of the guitar and a voice that shaped generations. From the hea

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