St. Louis classical calendar for the week of October 10, 2016

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BandTogether presents a Fantastic Worlds and Where to Find Them: A BandTogether Halloween Concert on Saturday, October 15, at 8 PM. "Travel through time and space with Dr. Who, visit Hogwarts with Harry Potter, explore the Twelve Colonies with Battlestar Galactica, ride on the USS Enterprise with Star Trek, and roam Middle Earth with Lord of the Rings." The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City, MO. For more information: www.bandtogetherstl.com.

The Chamber Project St. Louis

The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Essence on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:30 PM. "Essence: We ask in this program, what are the aspects of a homeland defining its true impact on you, the individual? This program will feature our first commission of the season by Adam Maness, inspired by St. Louis. With Ligeti, we will hear a composer released from the constraints of communism finally free to express the rhythm of his homeland. Bartok and Dvorak capture the spirit of their countries in every tune they wrote. The program concludes with the masterwork by the great German composer, Brahms, who's music is the quintessential sound of his time and place." The performance takes place at The Vino Gallery, 4701 McPherson in the Central West End. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org.

Sangeetha presents a vocal concert of North Indian Classical Music by Pandit Nagraj Havaldar accompanied by Kedarnath Havaldar on tabla and Sameer Havaldar on harmonium on Saturday, October 15, at 7 p.m. " Accomplished singer, composer and teacher, Dr. Nagaraj Rao Havaldar of Kirana Gharana, is a disciple Pandit Madhava Gudi. He has a subtle understanding of a scholar and the finesse of an aesthete. Gifted with a voice that traverses three octaves, his music has a powerful emotional and intellectual appeal. Dr. Havaldar has performed across India, at festivals such as the Hampi Utsav (Karnataka), Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh (Benaras), Salt Lake Music Festival (Kolkata) etc. He has toured the U.S. and the U.K. extensively." The concert takes place at the Midwest Music Conservatory, 15977 Clayton Road in Ballwin, MO. For more information: sangeetha.org.

Hannu Lintu conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, with cello soloist Alban Gerhardt, on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. October 14 - 16. "The Guardian of London declares that Alban Gerhardt is 'one of the finest cellists around-expressive and infinitely classy.' Gerhardt performs Dvorák's lyrical Cello Concerto-a work beloved for its memorable melodies and moments of tranquility. You will be transported to a world of tricks and mischief through Stravinsky's Petrushka, a colorful work bringing to life the antics of a magical puppet." The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The University City Symphony

The University City Symphony Orchestra presents A Taste of Italy on Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m. "The UCSO proudly presents the 2016-2017 Season: The Compleat Cultural Tourist. The concert “Taste of Italy” is the first in a series that will focus on several different world cultures. The program will celebrate the music of Italy, spotlighting the music of Gioachino Rossini, Ottorino Respighi, and Niccolò Paganini. The opening concert will also feature University City resident and former St. Louis Symphony musician, Manuel Ramos, in his return as soloist with the UCSO." The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: ucso.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents musicians from the Missouri Chamber Music Festival on Monday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m. "This program is a fresh take on heritage works for piano and strings by Mozart and Schubert." The performance takes place in the Goldberg Formal Lounge at the Danforth University Center on the Washington University campus. For more information: music.wustl.edu.