Friday, February 15, 2019

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of February 18, 2019

This week brings a black history month celebration to Powell Hall along with an appearance by Broadway star Sutton Foster, as well as chamber music at Washington U. and Eliot Unitarian Chapel.

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Eliot Unitarian Chapel presents a Friends of Music concert on Sunday, February 24, at 3 pm. "The program will feature Beverly Field and Toni Pearson performing the Sonata in E minor for cello and piano, Op. 38, by Johannes Brahms and The Missouri Women's Chorus directed by Scott Schoonover singing a program of motets, songs from Scotland and Ireland, and African-American spirituals." The concert takes place at Eliot Unitarian Chapel is at 100 South Argonne in Kirkwood. For more information: fomcstl.org.

St. Louis Civic Orchestra
The St. Louis Civic Orchestra performs on Sunday, February 23, at 3 pm. "The St. Louis Civic Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Edward Dolbashian, will be paying homage to American jazz music on February 23. The orchestra will present Berstien's On the Town, and Gershwin's An American in Paris. Joining the Civic for this concert will be local musician T.J. Muller and his band. The concert takes place at Logan University, just a few minutes off of highway forty. Children 5 and under are free." The concert takes place at the Purser Center at Logan University, 1851 Schoettler Rd in Chesterfield, MO. For more information: stlco.org.

Kevin McBeth and the IN UNISON Chorus
Kevin McBeth conducts the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, along with soloists Jermaine Smith and Denise Thimes, in Lift Up Every Voice and Sing: A Black History Month Celebration on Friday, February 22, at 7:30 pm. "Founded by Dr. Robert J. Ray, the IN UNISON Chorus will perform Dr. Ray's composition, Gospel Mass, as part of the program this February. Celebrate this special Black History Month concert with powerful music that focuses on the interpretation and preservation of African-American and African cultures." The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Kevin McBeth conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and guest vocalist Sutton Foster on Saturday, February 23, at 7:30 pm. "Tony Award-winning actor, singer and dancer Sutton Foster will dazzle audiences as she makes her SLSO debut for a one-night-only concert experience. Experience an evening of incredible music with the Broadway triple threat as her 'big, gleaming presence floods the house.” (The New York Times)'" The concert take places at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Trio Virado
The Washington University Department of Music presents the Trio Virado on Sunday, February 24, at 4 pm. "Trio Virado is a fresh collaboration consisting of AmyPorter (flute), João Luiz (guitar), and Juan-Miguel Hernandez (viola). They bring excitement to live concerts and are equally impressive in educational settings at schools and universities. In 2015 the Trio released their long-awaited debut album, “Mangabeira” which includes premieres by Paquito D'Rivera, João Luiz, Frederic Hand, and Sergio Assad." The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu.

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