St. Louis classical calendar for the week of March 14, 2016

The Chamber Project St. Louis

The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Divine on Wednesday, March 16, at 7:30 PM. "Heaven and earth intersect with this program highlighting Schubert’s String Quintet, often regarded as the pinnacle of chamber music, composed to express the universality of the human condition. Stabat Mater for soprano and string quartet by Virgil Thomson compliments and rounds out the program. We return to The Chapel for this intimate and beautiful program." The performance takes place at The Vino Gallery 4701 McPherson in the Central West End. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org

The Pulitzer Arts Foundation presents members of the St. Louis Symphony performing the Piano Sonata No. 3 by Pierre Boulez and The Companion Guide to Rome by Andrew Norman on Wednesday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m. The performance takes place in the newly renovated space at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, 3716 Washington. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony’s Crescendo Circle presents Sips and Symphonies, featuring a discussion/presentation on Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, on Thursday, March 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. 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.

David Halen

Jun Märkl conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in music by Beethoven and Schumann Friday at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m., March 18-20. "Concertmaster David Halen will display his "singing tone and superior technique" (St. Louis Post-Dispatch), with the sweeping melodies and virtuosic finale of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, a performance certain to bring St. Louis audiences to their feet. Schumann’s "Rhenish" Symphony paints a romantic landscape of the Rhine region in Germany, written just after the composer’s peaceful visit to the region." Performances take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Steven Jarvi conducts the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra in music by Tchaikovsky and Bernstein, along with winners of the orchestra's annual Concerto Competition, on Friday, March 18, at 8 p.m. "The STL Symphony Youth Orchestra represents some of St. Louis’ most talented young musicians—join them in their second concert of the season at Powell Hall featuring the winners of the annual Concerto Competition!" The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Second Presbyterian Church presents a Palm Sunday Concert on Sunday, March 20, at 4 p.m. "Soprano Angel Riley and pianist Andrew Peters present a concert for Palm Sunday. A student at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, Riley has been a guest soprano with The Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis. Free and open to the public." The church is at 4501 Westminster Place in the Central West End. For more information: secondchurch.net.

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

Jeffrey Noonan

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents tenor Jeffrey Gonder and pianist Jocelyn Rugaber in a pre-St. Patrick's Day concert on Tuesday, March 15, at 8 p.m. The concert features ballads, folk songs, and piano solos about and from the Emerald Isle. Concert favorites, show tunes, and arias will also be featured. 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 Jeffrey Noonan performing French music for lute, baroque guitar and theorbo on Saturday, March 19, at 8 p.m. The concert includes music by Vallet, Gaultier, and de Visee. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.