St. Louis classical calendar for the week of June 20, 2016

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Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Center Stage – One Night Only on Tuesday, June 21, at 8 p.m. " Hear the next generation of opera stars in this second annual recital celebrating the talents of our 2016 Richard Gaddes Festival Artists and Gerdine Young Artists. Out of over 1,000 applicants, only 38 singers were chosen to be part of this season’s young artist programs. Usually seen in ensemble roles during mainstage productions, these exceptionally talented artists take center stage in a one-night-only concert, accompanied on stage by the members of the St. Louis Symphony. Featuring performances of opera’s greatest hits and cherished rarities, this night is the perfect operatic sampler." The performance takes place at the Loretto-Hilton Center, 135 Edgar Road in Webster Groves on the Webster University campus. For more information: experienceopera.org.

Martin Herman conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Live and Let Die: A Symphonic Tribute to Paul McCartney on Friday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. "The STL Symphony is joined by a four piece band performing the works of Paul McCartney like you've never heard before! Beatlemania and Classical Mystery Tour veteran, Tony Kishman, joins the orchestra for a rockin' tribute to the music of McCartney and includes some of the most famous songs of the Beatles era and solo works including “Hey Jude,” “Penny Lane,” “Yesterday,” “Uncle Albert,” “Jet,” “When I'm Sixty-Four” and many more!" The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Thomas Ben Jackson

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents classical guitarist Thomas Ben Jackson an all Spanish program featuring 20th century composers such as, Villa-Lobos, Torroba, Albeniz, and on Thursday, June 23, at 8 p.m. "Thomas Ben Jackson is a Classical Guitarist based out of Southeast Missouri. Jackson began teaching himself guitar at the age of six years old, and by age eleven he fell in love with classical music. He began taking classical guitar lessons from Patrick Rafferty (Adjunct Professor at Southeast Missouri State University) and studied with him until graduating from high school. Thomas Ben Jackson is now enrolled in the Jacob's School of Music in Bloomington Indiana, studying with Maestro Ernesto Bitetti, and frequently performs in Indiana and around the Heartland." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Ken Kulosa and Patti Wolf

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a concert by cellist Ken Kulosa and pianist Patti Wolf on Friday, June 24, 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.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a concert by duo pianists Charles Croissant and Joe Marcus on Saturday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. "Pianists Charles Croissant & Joe Marcus sit side-by-side at the Baldwin to perform some of their favorite arrangements from the orchestra repertoire." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The University City Summer Band presents a concert on Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m. "Concerts last about 80 minutes, and include a short intermission. Seating is on the lawn. Bring a lawn chair or blanket as available seating is limited. Bring your children! Bring a picnic!" The concert takes place in Heman Park, 1028 Midland in University City. For more information: ucsummerband.org.