St. Louis classical calendar for the week of February 13, 2017

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Music at St. Paul's presents an organ concert by Dr. Barbara Raedeke on Sunday, February 19, 4:00 P.M. "Music at St. Paul's invites you to an organ concert featuring Dr. Barbara Raedeke, Organ Instructor at Washington University in St. Louis, Organist and Choir Director at Parkway United Church of Christ, and past dean of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Dr. Raedeke will perform on St. Paul's recently renovated and expanded Martin Ott Pipe Organ, Opus 28. Light refreshments to follow." The concert takes place at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 12345 Manchester Road in Des Peres. For more information: stpaulsdesperes.org.

Nate Wooley

New Music Circle presents Ikue Mori, electronics, and Nate Wooley, amplified trumpet, on Saturday, February 18, at 8 p.m. "Ikue Mori has been a key experimental musician since moving to New York City from Tokyo in 1977. Inspired by the music of punk rock, she began her career playing drums for the seminal No Wave group DNA. Throughout the 1980's Mori improvised and recorded with a wide range of experimental musicians, and by 1985 had completely abandoned the standard drum set in favor of her own unique drum machine/sampler setup. Nate Wooley is an experimental trumpeter and improviser currently based in New York City. Critically regarded as one of the leading lights of a movement to redefine the physical boundaries of the horn, Wooley has gathered international acclaim for his idiosyncratic trumpet language and vigorous sound - utilizing extended technique, amplification and feedback to create site-specific spontaneous compositions. A collaborator with some of the brightest voices of his generation like Chris Corsano, C. Spencer Yeh, and Mary Halvorson, Wooley has been been championed by icons such as John Zorn, Anthony Braxton, Eliane Radigue, and Evan Parker." The performance takes place at Joe's Café, 6014 Kingsbury. For more information: newmusiccircle.org.

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents St. Louis Symphony violinist Erin Schreiber and pianist Lindsay Garritson, former St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra concertmaster, in a concert of music of Kreisler, Faure and Ravel on Wednesday, February 15, at 8 p.m. The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: sheldonconcerthall.org.

Byron Stripling

The St. Louis Symphony presents Lift Every Voice: A Black History Mont Celebration on Friday, February 17, at 7:30 p.m "This annual concert celebrates African-American culture and traditions that have influenced the history of St. Louis, as well as cities around the world. Join the STL Symphony, guest Byron Stripling and the IN UNISON Chorus to commemorate culture and community with a celebration of music including soul-stirring classics “Holy Is He,” “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” “When the Saints Go Marchin' In” and more!" The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Ben Folds joins The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19, at 7:30 at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. “Acclaimed as witty and engaging, singer-songwriter Ben Folds returns to Powell Hall after a sold-out performance in 2011 joining the STL Symphony to perform fan-favorites from his celebrated albums.” For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Second Presbyterian Church presents an organ concert by Andrew Peters on Sunday, February 19, at 4 p.m. "Organist Andrew Peters plays a varied program of American composers on the church's Schantz pipe organ. Music includes works of Dudley Buck, Aaron Copland, Emma Lou Diemer, Charles Ives, Libby Larsen, and more. A screen placed in the front of the Sanctuary will enable the audience to watch the organists' hands and feet." The church is at 4501 Westminster Place in the Central West End. For more information: secondchurch.net.

The Town and Country Symphony Orchestra presents a special benefit concert for Ritenour High School Scholarship Fund on Sunday, February 19, at 2 p.m. The performance includes Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole, and Tchaiovsky's 1812 Overture and takes place at Ritenour High School, 9100 St. Charles Rock Road. For more information: tcsomo.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents Keyboard Fest, on Sunday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m.. "A celebration of keyboard music with multi harpsichord concertos, chamber music with fortepiano, strings and horns and more!  With Maryse Carlin, Todd Decker, Charles Metz and the Kingsbury Chamber orchestra." The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu.

The Webster University Department of Music presents a recital by baritone Jacob Lassetter, Associate Professor of Voice at Webster University, accompanied by pianist Nancy Mayo, on Sunday, February 19, at 2 p.m. "Exploring both opera and art song, the recital features a variety of composers, styles, and languages. Experience the emotional depth of Johannes Brahms, the subtle nuance of Jacques Ibert, and the stunning power of Giuseppe Verdi." The performance takes place at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust. For more information: www.webster.edu/fine-arts/departments/music/