St. Louis classical calendar for the week of September 14, 2015

Andrea Centazzo

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HEARding Cats Collective presents percussionist Andrea Centazzo in a solo percussion/video concert entitled Sanctuary on Friday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m.  The concert "explores the beautiful textures of traditional Asian cymbals and gongs."  The performance takes place at the Kranzberg Arts Cente 501 North Grand in Grand Center.  For more information: www.heardingcatscollective.org

The St. Louis Symphony’s Crescendo Circle presents Sips and Symphonies on Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 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.  This month's discussion/presentation on Lalo's Symphonie espagnole will be led by Alex Stefaniak, Assistant Professor of Musicology at Washington University. 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.

Joshua Bell
Photo: Eric Kabik

David Robertson conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with violinist Joshua Bell Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m., September 19 and 20.  "The St. Louis Symphony kicks off the season of storytelling with two pieces that brought great fame to their respective composers. Leoš Janáček’s Taras Bulba tells the tale of a warrior and his sons as they journey into battle while Kodaly’s Háry János takes a different approach in the form of a folk opera depicting a dream world. Called “the greatest American violinist active today” (The Boston Herald), Joshua Bell concludes opening weekend with Lalo’s daring Symphonie espagnole, a work memorable for its pyrotechnics and outstanding melodic and rhythmic flair." 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 a classical open stage night on Monday, September 14, 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 The Parlor Trio in concert on Saturday, September 19 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.