St. Louis classical calendar for the week of April 7, 2014

Carter Enyeart

The Community Music School of Webster University presents a Cello Master Class with Carter Enyeart on Saturday at 1 PM and Sunday at 4 PM, April 12 and 13. "Cello students will perform and be coached by Mr. Enyeart. Students, teachers, and those with a general interest in music are invited to observe. A graduate of the Eastman School of Music, Carter Enyeart has enjoyed a distinguished and varied career. His experience as a member of the Pittsburgh and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras, principal cellist of the Dallas Opera, member of the renowned Philadelphia String Quartet and American Piano Trio and his duties as Associate Artistic Director and cellist of the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth give him strong credentials in the symphonic and chamber music fields. His teaching at Ball State University, Northwestern University, and the University of North Texas preceded his current appointment as Rose Ann Carr Millsap/Missouri Distinguished Professor of Cello at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory." The school is at 535 Garden Avenue in Webster Groves, MO. For more information: www.webster.edu/cms.

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by David Robertson, on Tuesday, April 8, at 8 PM at the cathedral at 4431 Lindell. “Cathedral Concerts is proud to welcome the St. Louis Symphony & Chorus back to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis for their first performance in this great space in over 10 years. Conducted by David Robertson, the St. Louis Symphony & Chorus will make the dome ring with their world-renowned playing and singing.” For more information: www.cathedralconcerts.org.

The St. Louis Chamber Chorus presents Concert Three: The Ancients Speak - Egyptian "The majesty and the mystery of Egypt have enthralled artists from many ages and traditions, prompting musical reactions from composers as diverse as Vagn Holmboe (Denmark), Darius Milhaud (France), and Shin-ichiro Ikebe (Japan). These selections are complemented by paeans to the sun by Franz Schubert, Lily Boulanger and Jussi Chydenius." The concert takes place on Sunday, April 13, at 3 PM at the John Burroughs School Theatre, 755 S Price Road. For more information: www.chamberchorus.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents a Pulitzer Series concert on Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 PM. David Robertson will conduct members of the orchestra in Nico Muhly's Drones and Violin (2011) and Morton Feldman's Three Voices (1982). The performance takes place at the Pultzer Center for the Arts, 3716 Washington. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Michael W. Smith joins The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on Thursday and Friday, April 10 and 11, at 7:30 at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. “For more than 25 years, Michael W. Smith has been the reigning king of contemporary Christian music. Smith returns to join the STL Symphony for live performances of songs from his enormously popular recordings.” For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Ben Folds

Ben Folds joins The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13 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 organist Andrew Peters in a 175th Anniversary Concert on Sunday, April 13, a 4 PM. "Organist Andrew Peters closes the 2013-2014 Couts Music Series with a varied program on the church's 60-rank Schantz organ. Peters has won awards in several organ competitions and plays recitals across the United States. His program includes works of J.S. Bach, Hindemith, Joseph Jongen, and concludes with the exciting "Finale" from Louis Vierne's Third Symphony!" Second Presbyterian Church is at 4501 Westminster Place. For more information: www.secondchurch.net.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The Chamber Project St. Louis in A Very Open Rehearsal on Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 PM. “Dana (clarinet) and Adam (Bass) rehearse a jazzy duet written as a birthday gift for the famous King of Swing, Benny Goodman. They will be preparing for the upcoming Chamber Project St. Louis concert on April 25th and you get to be part of the process in this interactive Very Open Rehearsal.” 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 saxophonist Brian Utley on Saturday, April 12, at 8 PM. “An advocate of new music, Utley has recently premiered works by Perry Goldstein, L. Mark Lewis, Stephen Lias and William Price, and plans to present a new work by David Froom in the 2012-2013 concert season. He also performs in a variety of chamber music settings and is a co-founder of the award-winning Red Stick Saxophone Quartet. He has recorded on the New Tertian Records and Magni Publications labels, and is currently involved in a recording project featuring 21st century music by American composers.” 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 an organ concert on Friday, April 11, 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.