St. Louis classical calendar for the week of January 6, 2014

Andrey Boreyko
Photo: Susanne Diesner

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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents the first in a series of Beethoven Festival concerts, as Andrey Boreyko conducts the Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 along with Nielsen’s Violin Concerto, Op. 33 and Stephanie Berg’s Ravish and Mayhem (written in 2012) on Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11, at 8 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.  “Beethoven’s mastery of rhythm and harmony are on full display in the composer’s rhythmic Seventh Symphony. From the expansive introduction to ecstatic finale, the delightful work is a consummate audience favorite. Hear this magnificent work alongside Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s dazzling Violin Concerto featuring the subscription debut of Nielsen International Violin Competition winner Adele Anthony.” For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Steven Jarvi, presents Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf on Sunday, January 12, at 3 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.  “Student performers from STAGES St. Louis will join the St. Louis Symphony to act out this family favorite.” For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The Steve and Jennifer Project on Wednesday, January 8, at 7:30 PM.  “Husband and wife team Henry Claude on percussion and Tracy Andreotti on cello return to Tavern of Fine Arts for an exciting night of new improvised music.  Sometimes mellow, sometimes intense, always delivered with a half smile, the Steve and Jennifer Project create a fast changing and varied soundscape. Drawing from numerous musical styles, and incorporating various electronic devises, the Steve and Jennifer Project create a unique spontaneous music for our times.”  The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.  For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Members of The Chamber Project St. Louis

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The Chamber Project St. Louis in A Very Open Rehearsal on Thursday, January 9, at 7:30 PM.  “Percussionist Jeff Barudin makes his debut with Chamber Project. Check out his first rehearsal with flutist Jen Gartley as they prepare Brett Abigañaʼs "Little Match Girl" for vibraphone, flute, and narrator.  Experience the rehearsal process. Learn how the performance of a piece of music is put together. And feel free to ask questions and make suggestions.”  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 pianist Nicholas Susi in a program of music by Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, and contemporary American composers on Friday, January 10, 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.

Heather Fehl

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents soprano Heather Fehl and pianist Jon Garrett on Saturday, January 11, at 8 PM.  “Heather Fehl, despite her last name, is currently on her feet...kind of. She lives at home with her mother and has a part time job at Starbucks. She has a Bachelor of Music with a degree in vocal performance from Millikin University, and we all know how that turned out. She does sing with two choirs, the St. Louis Symphony Chorus and the St. Louis Chamber Chorus; the latter just recorded a CD of American music that will be available within the year.”  The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.  For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.