St. Louis classical calendar for the week of April 13, 2015

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis presents a concert by Blue Heron on Wednesday, April 15, at 8 p.m.  "The vocal ensemble Blue Heron has been acclaimed by The Boston Globe as ‘one of the Boston music community’s indispensables’ and hailed by Alex Ross in The New Yorker for the ‘expressive intensity’ of its interpretations. Combining a commitment to vivid live performance with the study of original source materials and historical performance practice, Blue Heron ranges over a wide and fascinating repertoire, including 15th-century English and Franco-Flemish polyphony, Spanish music between 1500 and 1600, and neglected early 16th-century English music, especially the rich and unique repertory of the Peterhouse partbooks, copied c. 1540 for Canterbury Cathedral."  The Cathedral is at 4431 Lindell in the Central West End.  For more information: cathedralconcerts.org.

The Collegium Vocale of Saint Louis

First Congregational Church of Webster Groves presents The Triumphs of Oriana: Music Fit for a Queen on Sunday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m. "The Collegium Vocale of Saint Louis will perform a concert of madrigals and lute songs from England’s Golden Age by Morley, Weelkes, Dowland, Bennet, Cavendish, Norcome, Robert Jones & Hilton the Elder. Accompaniment by harpsichord, lute and other period instruments. Introductory lecture by Artistic Director, Dr. Bruce Carvell, at 2:30 pm."  First Congregational Church of Webster Groves is at 10 West Lockwood in Webster Groves.  For more information:  cvsl.wordpress.com.

The St. Louis Symphony’s Crescendo Circle presents Sips and Symphonies on Thursday, April 16, at 7:30 PM.  “What is Sips and Symphonies? It is a great way to learn about music in a fun, casual environment.”  A special cocktail is created for each event to accompany the music.  The subject of this month's discussion/presentation is Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3.  The event takes place at The Tavern of Fine Arts, 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.   For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Simon Trpčeski
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Vasily Petrenko conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with pianist Simon Trpčeski on Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, at 8 p.m.  "Considered more rhapsodic and sophisticated than his other piano concertos, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 is filled with dramatic and expressive themes.  It’s cascading and leaping octaves and massive chords demand extraordinary technical skill and Simon Trpčeski is perfectly suited for the challenge. For those less familiar with Scriabin’s symphonic works, you’ll be impressed by the richness and emotion of his Symphony No. 3." The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center.  For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Steven Jarvi conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Forces of Nature on Sunday, April 19, at 3 p.m.  "Pairing images with music, audiences will be in awe at how the power of nature and various phenomena on Planet Earth have inspired famous works, including Beethoven’s Thunderstorm from his “Pastorale” Symphony, John Williams’ Main Them from Star Wars and more!" The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center.  For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Kate Glass

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, April 13, 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.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents soprano Kate Glass and pianist Jon Garrett in a program of songs by Brahms, Strauss, Wolf, Faure, Rorem, Barber, and Floyd on Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m.  The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.   For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.