St. Louis classical calendar for the week of October 19, 2015

Confluence Chamber Orchestra

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The St. Louis Art Museum presents a concert by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra on Sunday, October 25, at 2 p.m. "The Confluence Chamber Orchestra of St. Louis, MO, is a professionally directed amateur string orchestra combining adults and student musicians. All of the orchestra's activities are dedicated to promoting the lifetime enjoyment of playing music and performing it for others." The concert takes place in the Grigg Gallery in the Art Museum in Forest Park. For more information: confluencechamberorchestra.org.

John Storgårds
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John Storgårds conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with piano soloist Lars Vogt, soprano Kate Reimann, and bass-baritone Jeffrey Heyl on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., October 23 and 24. "Pianist Lars Vogt returns to Powell Hall with Schumann's robust Piano Concerto, a work portraying a touching and passionate conversation between piano and orchestra ending in a sprightly waltz. Nielsen's "Sinfonia espansiva" portrays the expansive growth artists experience through the creative process. Including unique vocal performance of wordless solo voices, the piece is sure to leave you breathless." The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Pulitzer Concert 01 on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. The concert features pianist Peter Hendoerson, along with SLSO members Helen Kim and Ann Fink on violins, Chris Tantillo on viola, and Bjorn Ranheim on cello in music of Berio. Samuel Adams, and Thomas Adès. The concert takes place at the Pulitzer Foundation on Washington in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Hoot and Howl at Powell on Sunday, October 25, at 3 p.m. "Celebrate Halloween with a spooktacular concert along with help from special guest, Luna the Bat. Luna will take you on a musical tour of all the wickedly wonderful animals that relish the night. Featuring Night on Bald Mountain from Fantasia and John Williams' Hedwig's Theme from the popular Harry Potter films." The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents the contemporary chamber ensemble Alarm Will Sound on Tuesday, October 20, at 8 PM. "The ensemble performs the newest music being composed today with energetic virtuosity and a sense of adventure, creating programs that not only span a wide range of styles, but also transform the traditional concert experience itself." The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Tom Lehrer and Anna Russell Should Have Dated: An Concert of Comedic Melodie on Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. "A recital of favorites from Tom Lehrer and Anna Russell, including 'Poisoning Pigeons in the Park', an analysis of Wagner's Ring Cycle, 'The Vatican Rag' and more!" Featured performers are Sara Kendall Gottman, Rebecca Hatlelid, Paul Hahn, Caetlyn Van Buren and Nancy Mayo. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Mark Akin

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical guitar concert by Mark Akin on Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m. "Award winning guitarist W. Mark Akin returns to the Tavern of Fine Arts to present a concert of classical guitar favorites: standards of the repertoire, including works by Villa-Lobos, Tarrega, Albeniz, and including the world famous Concierto de Aranjuez featuring Addie Akin on piano." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Town and Country Symphony Orchestra presents a special Halloween Concert on Sunday, October 25, at 2:30 PM. "Come join in the fun at our Halloween themed concert. Orchestra members will be in costume and we encourage kids to dress up too." The performance takes place in Ridgway Auditorium at The Principia, 13201 Clayton Road. For more information: tcsomo.org.