St. Louis classical calendar for the week of February 10, 2014

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The Bach Society of St. Louis presents an A Choral Celebration of St. Louis on Sunday, February 16, at 3 PM at The Touhill Center on the UMSL campus. “Seven of the region’s finest choirs will present a diverse choral music concert reflecting St. Louis’ rich heritage. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the city of Saint Louis, this benefit concert will be offered free to the public, with donations benefiting the Assistance League of St. Louis…Jim Connett from the Radio Arts Foundation will be the host. Under the umbrella of St. Louis Sings and the Bach Society of Saint Louis, the program will feature: the Bach Society of Saint Louis Chorus, Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, Ambassadors of Harmony, St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, the Archdiocesan Chorus, St. Louis Children’s Choirs, and the UMSL University Singers.” For more information: www.bachsociety.org

The 442s

The Center for the Humanities at UMSL presents The 442s on Monday, February 10, at 12:15 PM at the J. C. Penney Conference Center, room 402, on the UMSL campus. "The 442s are what we get when two outstanding members of the world-renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra combine with two of the city's finest jazz musicians from the Erin Bode Group. Join us to hear this 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 plays guitar, accordion, melodica, and glockenspiel in the group, The 442s also features Shawn Weil on violin, Bjorn Ranheim on cello, and Sydney Rodway on bass. In addition to performing, The 442s discuss their unique partnership, compositional style, recording project, and genre-defying sound that is gaining them local and national attention." For more information: www.umsl.edu/~cfh

The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents Even More Love Fest, featuring soprano Miran Halen and pianist Alla Voskoboynikova, on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 PM. The program features music by Poulenc, Thuille, Farkas, and Hahn. The concert takes place at The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

The Chamber Players of St. Louis and the Laclede Quartet presents a concert by the Maryville Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, February 16, at 3 PM. The concert of Austrian Favorites features Telemann's Concerto in G for viola, Haydn's Symphony No. 68, and Schubert's Symphony No. 8. The concert takes place at the Maryville University Auditorium, 650 Maryville University Drive. For more information: maryvillesymphony.com.

The Kingsbury Ensemble

The Kingsbury Ensemble presents Vivaldi, Venetian Cantatas and Concertos on Saturday, February 15, at 7:30 PM. “The Kingsbury Ensemble, St Louis early music group on period instruments, will present a program of instrumental and vocal music of the Italian Baroque. Guest soprano Kristen Watson,praised in the New York Times for her "beautifully shaped, carefully nuanced singing" joins Kingsbury musicians Margaret Humphrey and Marc Thayer, violins, Douglas Worthen, flute, Elizabeth Ramos, viola, Ken Kulosa and Stephanie Hunt, cellos, Fred DeVaney, bass, and Maryse Carlin, harpsichord. On the program: concertos for one and two cellos, concerto for flute "La Notte", cantatas "Nulla in Terra Pax Sincera" and "O qui Coeli", all by Antonio Vivaldi.” The performance takes place at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 201, South Skinker. For more information: www.kingsburyensemble.com

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Lift Every Voice: A Black History Month Celebration on Friday, February 14, at 7:30 PM. The concert is part of the STL Symphony in the City series. “his annual concert celebrates African-American cultures and traditions that have influenced the history of St. Louis, as well as cities around the world. Join conductor Kevin McBeth and the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON chorus to commemorate influential leaders who helped shape history.” The concert takes place at Powell Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents the classic film Casablanca with the score performed live by the orchestra on Saturday, February 15, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 16, at 2 PM. "Cozy up next to your sweetheart Valentine’s weekend for this screening of the ultimate love story. The 1942 classic film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman will be played in its entirety with the score performed live by the STL Symphony. It’s the perfect date night for any couple - Here’s lookin’ at you, Kid.” The concert takes place at Powell Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Clarion Brass

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents The Clarion Brass on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 11 and 12, at 10 AM. “Composed of five of the best brass players St. Louis has to offer, the Clarion Brass captures the beauty and majesty of brass repertoire. Led by St. Louis favorite, trumpeter Mary Weber, Clarion Brass performs numerous concerts, educational master classes and private events throughout the St. Louis area.” The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, February 10 from 7:30 – 9 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. We have a 6' grand piano and an accompanist.” The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.