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

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The Foundry Art Centre presents a free concert by the St. Charles Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 15, at 7:30 PM. "The Orchestra is a multi-faceted ensemble that serves the St. Charles area through its free musical concerts, performing classical and modern repertoire, chamber concerts, and a seasonal Pops series. The performance begins at 7:30pm and doors open at 6:30pm with general seating." The Foundry Art Centre is at 520 North Main Center in St. Charles, MO. For more information: foundryartcentre.org.

Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis

The Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis presents a concert of music by Rossini, Haydn, and Mozart on Sunday, March 16, at 7 PM. The concert will be performed in the newly renovated Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School Theatre, 7539 Manchester Road. For more information: metro-orch.org.

The St. Louis Art Museum presents Metropolitan Opera Live at SLAM: Massenet's Werther on Saturday, March 8, at 11:55 AM. The live digital HD video broadcast from New York takes place in The Farrell Auditorium at the Art Museum in Forest Park. For more information: slam.org.

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents the vocal ensemble Stile Antico Saturday, March 15 23, at 8 PM at the cathedral at 4431 Lindell. “Stile Antico is an ensemble of young British singers, now established as one of the most original and exciting new voices in its field. Prizewinners at the 2005 Early Music Network International Young Artists' Competition, the group is much in demand in concert, performing regularly throughout Europe and North America.” For more information: www.cathedralconcerts.org.

George Daugherty

George Daugherty conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II on Saturday at 7 PM and Sunday at 2 PM, March 15 and 16, at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. “Bugs Bunny returns for an irresistible musical romp combining your favorite classic Looney Tunes, plus the concert premiere of three new spectacular 3D animated shorts, including a 1940's Mel Blanc song never animated until now! That's All, Folks!” For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, March 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.

Cellibasso

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Cellibasso on Wednesday, March 12, at 7:30 PM. “The name Cellibasso sounds Italian and exotic, and it is a good description of a quartet made of up three cellos and a bass. The harmonious sound of blended cellos, with their wide expressive range, is combined with the depth of the double bass for an irresistible combination. The pieces for the concert span Renaissance, Baroque, and above all, the Romantic period. Some repertoire was written for the Cellibasso instrumentation, and others have been tweaked slightly, while some well-known pieces take on a whole new meaning when rendered by Cellibasso.” The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents Nicole Keller, the director of music at the Community of Saint John, Hudson, OH in an organ concert on Friday, March 14, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org.

Union Avenue Opera presents Crescendo on Sunday, March 16, at 2 PM. The recital is the culmination for participants in UAO's Crescendo program, a free, hands-on, performance based training program developed to further the education of young artists in the Saint Louis region. The recital is FREE and open to all ages. The performance takes place at the Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union at Enright in the Central West End. For more information, visit unionavenueopera.org or call 314-361-2881.