Sunday, December 08, 2013

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of December 9, 2013

IN UNISON® Chorus
The St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON® Chorus and conductor Kevin McBeth present Too Hot to Handel: a Gospel Messiah on Thursday and Friday, December 12 and 13, at 7 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. Featured soloists are Cynthia Renee Saffron, soprano; La Tanya Hall, mezzo-soprano; and Thomas Young, tenor. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony, conducted by Arnie Roth, presents A Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 2 PM, December 14 and 15, at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. "The STL Symphony performs the sounds of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Powell Hall for the first time ever this holiday season. The modern symphonic arrangements of Christmas songs made famous by Chip Davis include yuletide favorites like "Carol of the Bells," "Silent Night," "Deck the Halls" and many more." For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony presents symphony violinist Shawn Well and cellist Bjorn Ranheim as soloists in the Brahms Double Concerto with the Washington University Symphony on Monday, December 9, at 7:30 PM. The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: http://www.stlsymphony.org/symphony_neighborhood/

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

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical music open stage on Monday, December 9, starting at 7:30 PM. "Come by yourself or bring your quartet. Sight read through a Beethoven quartet or use this as an opportunity to put the finishing touches on that Hindemith Viola Sonata you have been working on. All ages and skill levels are welcome." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: http://tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Jon Garrett
The Tavern of Fine Arts presents singer/pianist Jon Garrett performing music from his CD To Find Love There: A Classic Celebration of Christmas on Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 PM. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: http://tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

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