The St. Louis classical calendar for the week of July 13

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The Compton Heights Concert Band presents free Musical Mondays concerts featuring marches, show tunes and classical favorites at Mondays at 7:30 p.m. through August 3rd. This week (July 13), the concert is a Tribute to Julie Andrews. The concert takes place in Tower Grove Park at the historic Henry Shaw Bandstand. For more information: chband.org.

The Prettiots

The Compton Heights Concert Band presents free Sunday Serenades concerts featuring marches, show tunes and classical favorites on Sundays at 7:30 PM through July 26. This week (July 19), the guest artists are The Prettiots. The concerts takes place in Francis Park at Donovan and Eichelberger on the Compton Heights Band’s "Carol Joy Brooks Memorial" Stage. For more information: chband.org.

The Gateway Festival Orchestra presents Exceptional Expatriates, a free concert on Sunday, July 19, at 7:30 PM. "Enjoy a free live concert by a fifty-piece professional orchestra. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for relaxing on the grass in beautiful Brookings Quadrangle on the campus of Washington University. Parking is free and plentiful. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is available for purchase, and children receive an attendance prize." The concert features Antonin Dvorak's Symphony No. 9 in E (“from the New World”), Serge Koussevitzky:'s Concerto for Double Bass and Orchestra, Gian-Carlo Menotti's"Introduction, March and Dances” from Amahl and the Night Visitors, and Igor Stravinsky's"Berceuse and Finale” from The Firebird. The concert takes place at the Brookings Quadrangle on the Washington University campus. For more information: www.gatewayfestivalorchestra.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, July 13, 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 Molto Italiano, an interactive concert of bel canto Italian favorites featuring soprano Sarah Orlovsky, tenor Justin E. Moore, with pianist Sarah Troxler, on Tuesday, July 14, at 8 p.m.. The evening features the music of Bellini, Rossini, Tosti, and more! The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Adam Gabbert

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents classical guitarist Adam Gabbert on Thursday, July 16, at 8 p.m. "Adam Gabbert is a classical guitarist from St. Louis. His guitar studies were based out of Webster University and also led him to the Conservatoire National à Rayonnement Régional in Nice, France. Adam performs regularly around St. Louis both solo and with the guitar trio Nylonica." 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 The Tuscany Trio performing music by Vivaldi, Dring, Francaix, and Poulenc on Friday, July 17, at 8 p.m. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.