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| Jitro |
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis presents a holiday concert with
Jitro, the Czech Girls Choir, on Monday, November 24, at 8 PM. "Jitro, meaning “daybreak” in Czech, and based in Hradec Kralove, a town in the Czech Republic, is an organization of 500 girls in seven preparatory ensembles, of which only the best 25-50 qualify to tour. For 35 years they have been admired all over the world for their tone, intonation, and rich blend of sound and energetic vitality. Jitro performs in over 100 concerts annually in the world’s most prestigious concert halls and are committed to inspiring audiences with music performed at the highest level. Jitro has become a new favorite of St. Louis audiences, making their third appearance at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis but their first holiday performance." The Cathedral is at 4431 Lindell in the Central West End. For more information:
cathedralconcerts.org.
The Confluence Chamber Orchestra presents a free
Holiday Concert on Saturday, November 29, at noon at the Old Courthouse at 4th and Market on the riverfront. " Under the direction of William Bauer, the 21-piece orchestra’s mission is to encourage lifetime enjoyment of playing string instruments and sharing it with others. The group’s players range in age from 18 to 94." For more information:
confluencechamberorchestra.org.
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| The 442s |
The Kranzberg Arts Center presents
The 442s on Wednesday, November 26, at 7:00 p.m. "What happens when you combine two outstanding members of the world-class St. Louis Symphony with two of the city’s finest jazz musicians from the Erin Bode Group? You get The 442′s, an exciting new acoustic instrumental quartet named for the modern standard tuning of 442 Hz! Brought together by the innovative and inspired compositions of Adam Maness, who also plays guitar, accordion, melodica and glockenspiel in the group, The 442′s features Shawn Weil on violin, Bjorn Ranheim on cello and Sydney Rodway on bass. This unique collaboration, formed in the spring of 2012 by a tight-knit group whose love of good food and fine beer makes rehearsals feel like dinner parties, combines outstanding musicianship, group singing, inventive improvisation, whistle solos and special guest appearances by famed jazz vocalist, Erin Bode." The Kranzberg Center is at the corner of Grand and Olive in Grand Center. For more information:
www.the442s.com.
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| David Robertson |
David Robertson conducts the
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra along with
Kirill Gerstein, piano; bassoonists
Andrew Cuneo,
Andrew Gott, and
Felicia Foland; and
Gregg Henegar, contrabassonon; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., November 28-30. "Since its debut in the Roaring Twenties, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue has thrilled audiences with its reflection of the excitement and energy of New York City. Kirill Gerstein and the STL Symphony will take you on a ride from its lively opening through the romantic dance of the work’s main theme. With additional toe-tapping music from Bernstein, David Robertson conducts this American program enhanced by innovative lighting projection by renowned artist S. Katy Tucker. This production features video and lighting elements by S. Katy Tucker, a reknowned artist known for her design work at Carnegie Hall, the San Francisco Opera, Sydney Symphony and more." The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information:
stlsymphony.org.
The Society for Creative Survival presents
Triple Threat, a concert by
The Vernacular String Quartet,
Nexus, and
Creative Delusions, on Tuesday, November 25, at 7:30 p.m.. The performances takes place at Tavern of Fine Arts, 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information:
tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com
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