St. Louis classical calendar for the week of December 22, 2014

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The Bach Society of St. Louis presents a Christmas Candlelight Concert on Tuesday, December 23, at 7:30 PM. “Capture the spirit of Christmas with Handel's Messiah! The well-known selections will highlight solos by soprano Jane Jennings, mezzo soprano Debra Hillabrand and tenor Don Frazure. Then, experience the much-anticipated candlelight procession—a cornerstone of this concert since 1951—with the Bach Society Chorus and special guests The St. Louis Children's Choirs processing throughout the hall. Favorite carols of the season and an audience sing-along promise to make this the perfect holiday family tradition.” The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: www.bachsociety.org.

Hugh Smith

The Compton Heights Concert Band presents a Holiday Pops Spectacular concert, featuring tenor Hugh Smith, soprano Gina Galati, and the St. Louis Metro Singers, on Tuesday, December 23, at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place at the Peabody Opera House at 14th and Market downtown. For more information: peabodyoperahouse.com.

Steven Jarvi conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Pixar in Concert on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., December 27 and 28. "Watch as all your favorite characters come to life on the big screen as the STL Symphony performs music from 14 Pixar films including Toy Story, Brave, Cars, Monsters, Inc. and more. Fun for both the young, and the young at heart!" The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Christmas Party at the Tavern with the St. Louis Christmas Carols Association on Wednesday, December 25, at beginning at 5 p.m. "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 at 7:30 PM -- 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.

Grand Basin Brass Quintet

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The Grand Basin Brass Quintet on Monday, December 22, at 8 PM. "The Grand Basin Brass Quintet performs an evening of holiday music that is sure to add an extra dash of cheer to the season." 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 CD Release Party for pianist Holly Mead on Saturday, December 27, at 8 PM. "Pianist Holly Mead returns to St. Louis from the Bay Area for a Hometown CD Release Party. Music will commence at 8PM. There will be two sets with a brief intermission. You will hear tunes from the new album, as well as some Fauré, Joni Mitchell, holiday tunes, etc. Guest artists include Katie McCarthy (horn), Robert Frye (sax), and Chris Lauf (uke)." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.