St. Louis classical calendar for the week of March 2, 2020

From string quartets to machine-inspired music, there's a world of variety on concert stages this week.

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The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis

Monday, March 2, at 7:30 pm, The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents Baroque Brass. St. Louis Symphony guest conductor Nicholas McGegan leads a program of music for trumpet, horn and strings by Vivaldi, Telemann, and others. Baroque Brass takes place at the Sheldon Concert Hall in Grand Center. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

The Kemper Art Museum presents The Darmstadt School as part of their Music at Kemper series on Thursday, March 5, at 6 pm. "Musicians Tracy Andreotti (cello), Henry Claude (percussion), Greg Mills (piano), and Henry Skolnick (bassoon) perform a selection of works by mid-20th-century experimental composers associated with the Darmstadt School. Karlheinz Stockhausen, Bruno Bartolozzi, Morton Feldman, and Earle Brown engaged with alternate forms of composition and notation, including serialism and graphic scores, that called for active interpretation by performers." The concert takes place at the Kemper Art Museum on the Washington University campus. For more information: kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu.

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents a concert by organist Dr. Lynn Trapp on Sunday, March 8 at 2:30 pm. "A consummate artist of the highest caliber, Dr. Lynn Trapp holds a distinguished career as a concert organist, pianist, conductor, composer and liturgist. From Carnegie Hall, NYC to Westminster Abbey, London his many concert appearances, more than 100 publications, academic awards, and clinician work has brought him great respect nationally and internationally. His career archives are established in perpetuity at the Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame." The concert takes place at the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End. For more information: cathedralconcerts.org.

Timothy McAllister

Stéphane Denève conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, along with saxophonist Timothy McAllister on Friday at 10:30 am and 8 pm and Saturday at 8 pm March 6 and 7. The program consists of Honegger's Pacific 231, John Adams's A Short Ride in a Fast Machine, Guillaume Connesson's saxophone concerto A Kind of Trane, Rousell's Symphony No. 3, and Ravel's Bolero. Performances take place at Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Touhill Performing Arts Center presents presents The Arianna String Quartet in American Fantasy on Friday March 6 at 8 pm. "In a program dedicated to the boundlessness of the American spirit, the Arianna Quartet performs three quartets that showcase distinct and diverse soundscapes inspired by American experiences. The ASQ leads this program with Frederick Tillis' Spiritual Fantasy No.12, an exultant and contemplative jazz and spiritual inspired work that embodies the sound of Tillis' unique American perspective. American composer Reena Esmail's mesmerizing string quartet “Ragamala” follows, exploring the layered textures of the Indian tradition of raags, where free explorations and elaborations of singular musical ideas evolve into transcendent expressions of time and space. Dvorak's celebratory “American” Quartet rounds out the evening with a fusion of sounds inspired by Native American drumming traditions, African American spirituals, twittering birdcalls from the American Midwest, and Czech folk music tradition." The Touhill Center is on the campus of the University of Missouri at St. Louis. For more information: touhill.org.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of January 15, 2018

Members of the Town and Country Symphony Orchestra

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Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Kaitlynn Eaton, Interim Director of Music at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans in Shreveport, LA, on Friday, January 19, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org.

The Town and Country Symphony Orchestra presents a special benefit concert for Ritenour High School Scholarship Fund on Sunday, January 21, at 2:30 pm. The performances Beethoven's Wellington's Victory and takes place at Ritenour High School, 9100 St. Charles Rock Road. For more information: tcsomo.org.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of November 25, 2013

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Violinist Joshua Bell joins The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and conductor David Robertson for the Sibelius violin concerto in a program that also includes music by Smetana, Dvorák, and Einojuhani Rautavaara on Friday and Saturday, November 29 and 30, at 8 PM and Sunday, December 1, at 3 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. The Saturday concert will be broadcast live on St. Louis Public Radio at 90.7 and HD 1. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Holly Mead

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Holly Mead, piano, with guest Katie McCarthy, French horn, in concert on Saturday, November 30, at 8 PM. "This program of solo piano will be a mix of many musical genres. Listeners can expect to hear: jazz standards (and a few not-so-standards), both classic and contemporary tangos from the likes of Julian Plaza and Astor Piazzolla, and some of Holly's latest original compositions that blur the lines between new age, classical, jazz, and folk. Guest artist Katie McCarthy (French horn) will join Holly for a piece commemorating the life and passing of a dear friend and fellow musician, Drew Thompson." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents a classical organ concert on Friday, November 22, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of November 4, 2013

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The Bach Society of St. Louis presents an "informal program of Bach instrumental works" on Sunday, November 10, at 3 PM at The Church of Saint Michael and Saint George, 6345 Wydown.  "Concertmaster Lenora-Marya Anop is joined by Bach Society Orchestra members Charles Metz, harpsichord; Elizabeth Macdonald, cello; Catherine Edwards, flute; and pianist Sandra Geary.  Limited seating in the old-world ambiance of the Great Hall. Meet and chat with the performers over a glass of wine after the performance."  For more information: www.bachsociety.org

Dance St. Louis presents the Shanghai Ballet production The Butterfly Lovers Friday at 8 PM and Saturday at 2 and 8 PM, November 8 and 9.  "The elegant, folk-infused ballet, where Western ballet meets Chinese dancing, follows the fairytale story of the blossoming yet ill-fated romance of a young couple. It is often considered the Chinese version of Romeo and Juliet. The four-act production showcases stunning and ornate costumes; elaborate set designs reflecting the changing seasons; and breathtaking choreography that highlights Shanghai Ballet’s striking classical technique." Performances take place at the Touhill Center on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus.  For more information: dancestlouis.org.

The St. Louis Art Museum presents a live HD broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini’s Tosca on Sunday, November 10, at 11:55 AM in The Farrell Auditorium.  The Museum is at One Fine Arts Drive, at the top of Art Hill in Forest Park.  For more information: www.slam.org

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents the Choir of St. Thomas, Leipzig in a concert of music by Leipzig composers including, Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Robert Schumann, and Max Reger.  The performance takes place on Friday, November 8, at 8 PM at the cathedral at 4431 Lindell.  Established in 1212 (!) the choir was led by J. S. Bach for 27 years.  "The St. Thomas Boys Choir continues as a major institution in Germany: they maintain their own school just a stone's throw from the St. Thomas church, they regularly perform with the Gewandhaus Orchestra, and they've even been featured on a postage stamp! The choir will tour with the Leipzig Baroque Orchestra, with whom they've recorded the B Minor Mass."  The program features music by Leipzig composers including, Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Robert Schumann, and Max Reger.  For more information: www.cathedralconcerts.org

Nicholas McGegan

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents guest conductor Nicholas McGegan and violinist Stefan Jackiw in a program of music by Carl Maria von Weber, Mozart, Haydn, and Rameau on Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9, at 8 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.  The Saturday concert will be broadcast live on St. Louis Public Radio at 90.7 and HD 1.  For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents The King: A Tribute to the Music of Elvis, with Resident Conductor Steven Jarvi and vocalists Scott Coulter, Lee Lessack, Johnny Rodgers, and Brian Wilson.  The performance takes place on Sunday, November 10, at 3 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.  For more information: stlsymphony.org.

William Partridge

The Shepley Program of Music and Arts presents an organ recital by William Partridge on Thursdays through December 12th at 12:30 PM at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust.  Admission is free.  For more information: christchurchconcerts.org.

The Shepley Program of Music and Arts presesnts violist Joanna Mendoza (Arianna String Quartet), pianist Nina Ferrigno (Calyx Piano Trio), and flautist Alberto Almarza on Sunday, November 10 at 2 PM at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust.  "Originally from Chile, Mr. Almarza is based in Pittsburgh where he teaches at Carnegie Mellon University. The program will include music for this rare trio of instruments by Foote, Martinu and Bloch, a stunning solo flute piece, ‘Honami’ by Wil Offermans and a duo based on a poem by Emily Dickinson for viola and piano by Toru Takemitsu." Admission is free.  For more information: christchurchconcerts.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents the 6th Annual Herman T. Blumenthal Memorial Concert on Thursday, November 7, at 7:30 PM.   Guest artists include the Meshorerim Quintet and Linda Blumenthal. "The Annual Dr. Herman T. Blumenthal Memorial Concerts feature a combination of classical and Jewish music and have included piano and vocal music since the first concert in 2008." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.  For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com or call 314-772-2171.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The Cello Society with Cellobasso and other guest artists in a program of music by Wagenseil, Kousnetov, Morris, Telemann, and "perhaps Vivaldi and Ravel" on Saturday, November 9, at 11:30 AM. "The name Cellibasso sounds Italian and exotic, and it is a good description of a quartet made of up three cellos and a bass. The harmonious sound of blended cellos, with their wide expressive range, is combined with the depth of the double bass for an irresistible combination."  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 bassoonist Melissa Mackey and pianist Yuko Kato in a program of music by Willson Osborne, Liszt, Gernot Wolfgang, John Steinmetz, and Damian Montano.  The concert takes place on Saturday, November 9, at 8 PM.  The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.   For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents a program of classical organ music on Friday, November 8, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series.  Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand.  For more information: www.third-baptist.org.

The Arianna String Quartet

The Touhill Performing Arts Center presents The Arianna String Quartet in a program of music by Brahms on Friday, November 8, at 8 PM at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri at St. Louis campus.  For more information: touhill.org.

United Hebrew Congregation presents The St. Louis Chamber Chorus in a program of Hebrew Love Songs by Eric Whitacere as well as folksong arrangements by Viktor Ullmann, and music by George Rochberg.  The concert takes place on Sunday, November 10, at 3 PM at United Hebrew Congregation, 13788 Conway Road.  For more information: www.chamberchorus.org.

Winter Opera St. Louis presents Gounod’s Faust Friday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM, November 8 and 10.  Performances take place at The Skip Viragh Center for the Arts at Chaminade College Preparatory School, 425 S. Lindbergh.  The opera is sung in French with projected English supertitles. For more information, visit winteroperastl.org.