Friday, December 05, 2014

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of December 8, 2014

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis presents Christmas at the Cathedral on Saturday 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m., December 13 and 14. "The Tenth Annual Christmas at the Cathedral concert is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. The concert includes the Archdiocesan Adult Choir, Children’s Choir, Handbell Choir, and Orchestra all in the sonic splendor of the Cathedral Basilica. The program features Christmas classics old and new." The Cathedral is at 4431 Lindell in the Central West End. For more information: cathedralconcerts.org.

Circus Flora and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra present A Winter Fable Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., December 12-14. "Circus Flora joins the STL Symphony in high-wire holiday fun for the family. A Winter Fable is a classic fairy tale with an edge of romance and deceit. Circus Flora imagines a strange and wonderful world, in which the pairing of symphony and the circus arts is only the beginning of the magic you will experience. We welcome back all your favorites including the gravity-defying Flying Wallendas, the circus dog act and Circus Harmony’s St. Louis Arches!" The performances take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Gateway Ringers present Believe, a holiday handbell concert, on Friday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m. "Join the Gateway Ringers as we celebrate the season with our holiday concert – “Believe”. Featuring new and old holiday favorites including “White Christmas”, “Sleigh Ride” and “Believe” (from “The Polar Express”), there’s a little something for everyone. All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, contact us at info at gatewayringers.org." The concert takes place at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O'Fallon, MO. For more information: gatewayringers.org.

The Gateway Ringers present Believe, a holiday handbell concert, on Sunday, December 14, at 4 p.m. "Join the Gateway Ringers as we celebrate the season with our holiday concert – “Believe”. Featuring new and old holiday favorites including “White Christmas”, “Sleigh Ride” and “Believe” (from “The Polar Express”), there’s a little something for everyone. All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, contact us at info at gatewayringers.org." The concert takes place at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2846 S. Grand Blvd. For more information: gatewayringers.org.

The Kirkwood Public Library presents the Bella Corda and Musica Viva guitar ensembles in a Christmas concert on Monday, December 15, at 7 p.m. The library is at 104 E. Jefferson in Kirkwood, MO. For more information: kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org.

The Maryville Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring Beethoven's "Symphony No. 5" on Sunday, December 14, at 2 p.m. The concert takes place at the Maryville University Auditorium, 650 Maryville University Drive. For more information: maryvillesymphony.com.

The St. Louis Symphony’s Crescendo Circle presents Sips and Symphonies on Thursday, December 11, at 7:30 PM. “What is Sips and Symphonies? It is a great way to learn about music in a fun, casual environment. On the third Thursday of each month, we get together at Tavern of Fine Arts to listen to and discuss a piece of music being performed at an upcoming concert at Powell Hall. We will have a different guest moderator each month who will help lead an informal conversation about the music.” A special cocktail is created for each event to accompany the music. The event takes place at The Tavern of Fine Arts, 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Saint Louis University’s Fine and Performing Arts Music Program presents a holiday concert by the University Jazz Band on Monday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place in the Xavier Hall Theater, 3733 West Pine, on the St. Louis University campus. For more information: www.slu.edu/department-of-fine-and-performing-arts-home.

Saint Louis University’s Fine and Performing Arts Music Program presents a holiday concert by the University Concert Band on Wednesday, December 10, at 5 p.m. The concert takes place in the Xavier Hall Theater, 3733 West Pine, on the St. Louis University campus. For more information: www.slu.edu/department-of-fine-and-performing-arts-home.

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents the contemporary chamber music ensemble Alarm Will Sound in concert on Thursday, December 11, at 8 p.m. "Cutting-edge chamber orchestra Alarm Will Sound returns for its third St. Louis Season! The ensemble performs the newest music being composed today with energetic virtuosity and a sense of adventure, creating programs that not only span a wide range of styles, but also innovate the traditional concert experience itself." The Sheldon is at 3658 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, December 8 from 7:30 – 9 PM. “Come by yourself or bring your quartet. Sight read through a Beethoven quartet or use this as an opportunity to put the finishing touches on that Hindemith Viola Sonata you have been working on. All ages and skill levels are welcome. We have a 6' grand piano and an accompanist.” 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 a Christmas concert by the River City Pops Saturday, December 13, at 8 PM. "River City Pops is not your usual choral group. We put on real shows - musical reviews that tell stories through song and choreography. Men’s and women’s voices accompanied by piano bring the great music of our time to life through multipart harmonies, duets and solos. There’s never a dull moment in a River City Pops performance - and our audiences love us for it." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Touhill Performing Arts Center presents Sounds of the Season, a holiday concert by the a cappella vocal group Ambassadors of Harmony, on Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., December 12-14. "Each December, the International Chorus Champion Ambassadors of Harmony’s Sounds of the Season fills the Touhill with the joy and magic of the holidays. The first half of the show is an energetic look at the lighter side of Christmas. Then the chorus puts its heavenly harmonies on classic carols and songs." The Touhill Performing Arts Center in located on the University of Missouri at St. Louis campus. For more information: touhill.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents the Washington University Choirs and Soloists in a Sing-Along of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 14, at 3 p.m. The participatory performance takes place at Graham Chapel on the Washington University campus. For more information: music.wustl.edu.

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