St. Louis classical calendar for the week of December 16th, 2013

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The Bach Society of St. Louis presents a Christmas Candlelight Concert on Tuesday, December 17, at 7:30 PM.  “The Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra celebrate the "glory of Christmas" with Bach’s Gloria in excelsis and more Christmas classics. Then, joined by the UMSL University Singers, the combined choirs offer a thrilling performance of John Rutter’s festive and dynamic Gloria. The candlelight procession, a cornerstone of this concert since 1951, is followed by favorite carols of the season. But the "perfect holiday experience" is not complete until the audience has been treated to Craig Courtney’s witty setting of A Musicological Journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas.”  The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center.   For more information: www.bachsociety.org

The St. Louis Chamber Chorus presents Concert Three: The Ancients Speak.  “We mark the centenary of both our venue and the great British composer, Benjamin Britten, with the St. Louis premiere of his complete cantata, A Boy Was Born. Other early English lyrics inspire seasonal songs by Gustav Holst, Trond Kverno, and Francis Pott, who contributes a brand new carol for this occasion.” The concert takes place on Sunday, December 22, at 3 PM at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church 7230 Dale Ave.  For more information: www.chamberchorus.org

Steven Jarvi conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Holiday Festival Chorus, along with solo vocalist Whitney Claire Kaufman, in A Christmas Celebration on Friday through Sunday, December 20-22, at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.  “Enjoy your favorite carols, a visit from Santa and holiday music performed by the STL Symphony and Holiday Festival Chorus inside a splendidly decorated Powell Hall. See why more than 10,000 St. Louisans make this a holiday tradition.” For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Piper Palm House

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents a free concert on Tuesday, December 17th, beginning at 7 PM at the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park.  “The STL Symphony celebrates more than 15 years performing for audiences in the beautiful Piper Palm House inside Tower Grove Park. Each of these popular concerts is followed by a complimentary wine tasting reception. Doors open at 6:30pm and all concerts begin at 7pm. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.”  For more information: www.stlsymphony.org/symphony_neighborhood/

The St. Louis Symphony’s Young Friends of the Symphony presents Sips and Symphonies on Thursday, December 19, at 7:30 PM.  “What is Sips and Symphonies? It is a great way to learn about music in a fun, casual environment. On the third Thursday of each month, we get together at Tavern of Fine Arts to listen to and discuss a piece of music being performed at an upcoming concert at Powell Hall. We will have a different guest moderator each month who will help lead an informal conversation about the music.”  A special cocktail is created for each event to accompany the music.  The event takes place at The Tavern of Fine Arts, 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.   For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Shepley Program of Music and Arts presents an organ recital by William Partridge on Thursday, December 19, at 12:30 PM at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust.  Admission is free.  For more information: christchurchconcerts.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The 442s in concert on Monday, December 16 at 7:30 PM.  “What happens when you combine two outstanding members of the world-class St. Louis Symphony with two of the city's finest jazz musicians from the Erin Bode Group? You get The 442's, an exciting new acoustic instrumental quartet named for the modern standard tuning of 442 Hz! Brought together by the innovative and inspired compositions of Adam Maness, who also plays guitar, accordion, melodica and glockenspiel in the group, The 442's features Shawn Weil on violin, Bjorn Ranheim on cello and Sydney Rodway on bass. This unique collaboration, formed in the spring of 2012 by a tight-knit group whose love of good food and fine beer makes rehearsals feel like dinner parties, combines outstanding musicianship, group singing, inventive improvisation, whistle solos and special guest appearances by famed jazz vocalist, Erin Bode. Exploring the boundaries of jazz, classical, folk and rock music, their music can move you to the edge of your seat or comfort you like a lullaby, all within the same set.”  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 Opera Arias and Holiday Music featuring Kate Reimann, soprano; Heather Patterson, soprano; Kelly Pappageorge, mezzo-soprano; and Nancy Mayo, piano on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 PM.   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 The Cello Society of St. Louis in concert on Saturday, December 21, at 11:30 AM.  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 guitarist John McClellan in concert on Saturday, December 21, 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.