St. Louis classical calendar for the week of May 26, 2014

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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents The Gospel According to Swing on Friday, May 30, at 7:30 PM. "Trumpet sensation Byron Stripling returns to Powell Hall for a concert devoted to legendary swing hits that will set your soul on fire. From Mahalia Jackson to Aretha Franklin, with the influences of Bessie Smith and Duke Ellington, selections include "Down by the Riverside," "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" and "He's Got the Whole World." Stripling and the STL Symphony will have you clapping your hands, tapping your toes and jumping to your feet with soul-stiring rhythms!" The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents The Indigo Girls performing with the orchestra on Saturday, May 31, at 7:30 PM. "The Grammy Award-winning Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, make their Powell Hall debut, performing live with the STL Symphony. With Billboard top 40 hits and 14 albums under their belt, the Indigo Girls perform hits spanning four decades, including "Galileo," "Love of Our Lives" and more." The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, conducted by Steven Jarvi, presents a concert of the music of Adam Schoenberg, Copland, Mahler, and Respighi on Sunday, June 1, at 3 PM. The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a Mark Sparks Flute SuperClass Recital on Wednesday, May 28, at 5:30 PM. "Flute SuperClass is the brainchild of St. Louis Symphony Principal Flute, Mark Sparks. The classes, which are taught by Mr. Sparks in St. Louis, are specialized training courses for advanced flute players who are seeking to refine their skills on their way to becoming top professional classical flutists. Most of the players are students from major conservatories of music in the U.S., including The Eastman School of Music, Rice University, and Northwestern University. The recitals at the Tavern top off several days of intensive study and performance for the flutists, and will feature well-known flute repertoire such as Poulenc's Sonata for Flute and Piano. The performers will be accompanied by pianist Susan Snyder, of the Interlochen Arts Academy." 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 a flute and cello recital by Erika May Randolph on Friday, May 30, at 8 PM. "Flutist and cellist Erika May Randolph performs a concert at Tavern of Fine Arts featuring Tango-Etudes for solo flute by Astor Piazzolla and Suite Steelville written by Erika May for cello, flute, voice, and interpretive dance by Salwa. Comfortable in both the classical and jazz worlds, Erika May Randolph holds a degree in Jazz Studies/Flute performance from Webster University. Whether it’s singing jazz standards, Spanish songs, or originals, and improvising on her flute as a solo act, accompanying herself on guitar and/or cello, or swinging with jazz combos as both a leader and a sideman, performing on flute in classical duets with piano or guitar, or being "in the band" with Americana/pop groups as a singer and flutist, Erika May brings her personal flair, professionalism, and a loving joy of the music to each project." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.