St. Louis classical calendar for the week of November 4, 2013

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The Bach Society of St. Louis presents an "informal program of Bach instrumental works" on Sunday, November 10, at 3 PM at The Church of Saint Michael and Saint George, 6345 Wydown.  "Concertmaster Lenora-Marya Anop is joined by Bach Society Orchestra members Charles Metz, harpsichord; Elizabeth Macdonald, cello; Catherine Edwards, flute; and pianist Sandra Geary.  Limited seating in the old-world ambiance of the Great Hall. Meet and chat with the performers over a glass of wine after the performance."  For more information: www.bachsociety.org

Dance St. Louis presents the Shanghai Ballet production The Butterfly Lovers Friday at 8 PM and Saturday at 2 and 8 PM, November 8 and 9.  "The elegant, folk-infused ballet, where Western ballet meets Chinese dancing, follows the fairytale story of the blossoming yet ill-fated romance of a young couple. It is often considered the Chinese version of Romeo and Juliet. The four-act production showcases stunning and ornate costumes; elaborate set designs reflecting the changing seasons; and breathtaking choreography that highlights Shanghai Ballet’s striking classical technique." Performances take place at the Touhill Center on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus.  For more information: dancestlouis.org.

The St. Louis Art Museum presents a live HD broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini’s Tosca on Sunday, November 10, at 11:55 AM in The Farrell Auditorium.  The Museum is at One Fine Arts Drive, at the top of Art Hill in Forest Park.  For more information: www.slam.org

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents the Choir of St. Thomas, Leipzig in a concert of music by Leipzig composers including, Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Robert Schumann, and Max Reger.  The performance takes place on Friday, November 8, at 8 PM at the cathedral at 4431 Lindell.  Established in 1212 (!) the choir was led by J. S. Bach for 27 years.  "The St. Thomas Boys Choir continues as a major institution in Germany: they maintain their own school just a stone's throw from the St. Thomas church, they regularly perform with the Gewandhaus Orchestra, and they've even been featured on a postage stamp! The choir will tour with the Leipzig Baroque Orchestra, with whom they've recorded the B Minor Mass."  The program features music by Leipzig composers including, Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Robert Schumann, and Max Reger.  For more information: www.cathedralconcerts.org

Nicholas McGegan

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents guest conductor Nicholas McGegan and violinist Stefan Jackiw in a program of music by Carl Maria von Weber, Mozart, Haydn, and Rameau on Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9, at 8 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.  The Saturday concert will be broadcast live on St. Louis Public Radio at 90.7 and HD 1.  For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents The King: A Tribute to the Music of Elvis, with Resident Conductor Steven Jarvi and vocalists Scott Coulter, Lee Lessack, Johnny Rodgers, and Brian Wilson.  The performance takes place on Sunday, November 10, at 3 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.  For more information: stlsymphony.org.

William Partridge

The Shepley Program of Music and Arts presents an organ recital by William Partridge on Thursdays through December 12th at 12:30 PM at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust.  Admission is free.  For more information: christchurchconcerts.org.

The Shepley Program of Music and Arts presesnts violist Joanna Mendoza (Arianna String Quartet), pianist Nina Ferrigno (Calyx Piano Trio), and flautist Alberto Almarza on Sunday, November 10 at 2 PM at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust.  "Originally from Chile, Mr. Almarza is based in Pittsburgh where he teaches at Carnegie Mellon University. The program will include music for this rare trio of instruments by Foote, Martinu and Bloch, a stunning solo flute piece, ‘Honami’ by Wil Offermans and a duo based on a poem by Emily Dickinson for viola and piano by Toru Takemitsu." Admission is free.  For more information: christchurchconcerts.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents the 6th Annual Herman T. Blumenthal Memorial Concert on Thursday, November 7, at 7:30 PM.   Guest artists include the Meshorerim Quintet and Linda Blumenthal. "The Annual Dr. Herman T. Blumenthal Memorial Concerts feature a combination of classical and Jewish music and have included piano and vocal music since the first concert in 2008." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.  For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com or call 314-772-2171.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The Cello Society with Cellobasso and other guest artists in a program of music by Wagenseil, Kousnetov, Morris, Telemann, and "perhaps Vivaldi and Ravel" on Saturday, November 9, at 11:30 AM. "The name Cellibasso sounds Italian and exotic, and it is a good description of a quartet made of up three cellos and a bass. The harmonious sound of blended cellos, with their wide expressive range, is combined with the depth of the double bass for an irresistible combination."  The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.  For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents bassoonist Melissa Mackey and pianist Yuko Kato in a program of music by Willson Osborne, Liszt, Gernot Wolfgang, John Steinmetz, and Damian Montano.  The concert takes place on Saturday, November 9, at 8 PM.  The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.   For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents a program of classical organ music on Friday, November 8, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series.  Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand.  For more information: www.third-baptist.org.

The Arianna String Quartet

The Touhill Performing Arts Center presents The Arianna String Quartet in a program of music by Brahms on Friday, November 8, at 8 PM at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri at St. Louis campus.  For more information: touhill.org.

United Hebrew Congregation presents The St. Louis Chamber Chorus in a program of Hebrew Love Songs by Eric Whitacere as well as folksong arrangements by Viktor Ullmann, and music by George Rochberg.  The concert takes place on Sunday, November 10, at 3 PM at United Hebrew Congregation, 13788 Conway Road.  For more information: www.chamberchorus.org.

Winter Opera St. Louis presents Gounod’s Faust Friday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM, November 8 and 10.  Performances take place at The Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Chaminade College Preparatory School, 425 S. Lindbergh.  The opera is sung in French with projected English supertitles. For more information, visit winteroperastl.org.