St. Louis classical calendar for the week of December 23, 2013

David Robertson

Updated Monday, December 23

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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra conducted by David Robertson presents The Music of John Williams on Friday and Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 PM, December 27-29, at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. "John Williams has transported imaginations across time and space with his iconic Hollywood soundtracks. David Robertson leads a program of Williams scores including Star Wars, Harry Potter, JFK and more." For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Compton Heights Concert Band presents a Holiday Pops Spectacular on Monday, December 23, at 7 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. Featured soloists are soprano Gina Galati, the Columbia Chorale, and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, a 9-piece authentic mariachi band founded over 50 years ago by Nati Cano. "Selected by the prestigious Smithsonian Institution for the renowned Folkways recordings, Mariachi Los Camperos represents the finest of their genre in the United States. The stunning performance by Mariachi Los Camperos last year with the Compton Heights Band resulted in an amazing 10 minute encore!" For more information: chband.org.

Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a Holiday Concert with Karista Koehler, soprano and Steve Neal, piano, on Monday, December 23 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 its annual Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 24, from 5 to 9 PM. “Come enjoy a free appetizer buffet and drink specials before going home to wait for jolly St. Nick and the sugarplum fairies. We will also receive a visit from members of the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association -- they have been singing annually in our neighborhood and collecting donations for local children's charities since 1938. Sing along, or just enjoy the music and the company!” 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 Avant-Garde Arts Night on Thursday, December 26, at 7:30 PM. “The St. Louis Avant-Garde Ensemble returns to headline A-G Arts Night featuring Tom Zirkle, percussion; Jim Hegarty, piano/electronics; Tracy Andreotti, cello; Fred Tompkins, flute; and Scott Price, guitar.” The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.