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

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African Musical Arts presents its IMI Chamber Players on Saturday, November 18, at 7 p.m. "IMI Chamber Players will present music for woodwind quintet and piano, in a rousing concert to commemorate the legacies of two luminary figures in African American music scholarship. Concert will feature Wendy Hymes on flute, Carrie Smith on oboes, Mary Bryant on clarinets, Donita Bauer on bassoon, Peter Ulfers on French horn and Sunghee Hinners on piano. Narration by Fred Onovwerosuoke." The concert takes place at the Parkway UCC Auditorium, 2841 N. Ballas Rd. For more information: africarts.org.

Monday and Tuesday, November 13 and 14, at 7:30 p.m. The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents Hits of Greatful Dead Composers. The program features music by Schubert, Dovark, and Beethoven and takes place at the Sheldon Concert Hall on Washington in Grand Center. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

The Chamber Project St. Louis

The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Voyager on Friday, November 17 at 8 PM. "Experience a concert from a rare vantage point, up on stage with the musicians. This unique seating arrangement is fitting for a program all about travel and its influences. A hidden gem, Paul Emil Cras' String Trio is featured on this program that includes music from American Valerie Coleman, Brit Errollyn Wallen and Toru Takemitsu, a Japanese composer inspired by Emily Dickinson." The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org.

The Gesher Music Festival presents a concert by pianist Einav Yarden on Tuesday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m. The concert includes music by Beethoven, Bartok, Haydn, and Schumann, and takes place at The Ethical Society at 9001 Clayton Rd. For more information: geshermusicfestival.com.

David Robertson conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Joélle Harvey, soprano; Kelley O'Connor, mezzo-soprano; Stuart Skelton, tenor; and Shenyang, bass-baritone in Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Saturday at 8 and Sunday at 3 p.m., November 18 and 19. The performances take place at Powell Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Gemma New

Gemma New conducts The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra on Friday, November 17, at 8 p.m. "The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, led by Music Director Gemma New kicks off their 48th season with a stirring program featuring a compelling new work by British-American composer Anna Clyne and Dvorák's Symphony No. 8. Don't miss your chance to hear the most talented young musicians from across the region at Powell Hall. Admission is FREE but a ticket is required." The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Washngton University's Danforth University Center Chamber Music Series presents a concert by pianist Einav Yarden on Wednesday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. The concert includes takes place at the Goldberg Formal Lounge in the Danforth University Center on the Washington University Campus. For more information: music.wustl.edu.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a Wind Ensemble concert on Thursday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center at 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu or call 314-935-5566.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a Choirs Concert on Sunday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center at 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu or call 314-935-5566.