Sunday, December 20, 2015

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of December 21, 2015

The Bach Society at Powell Hall
The Bach Society of St. Louis presents a Christmas Candlelight Concert on Wednesday, December 23, at 7:30 PM. “World-renowned soprano Christine Brewer joins the Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra to sing 'The Announcement of Christ's Birth' from Handel's Messiah and 'O Holy Night”' The St. Louis Children's Choirs join in for the candlelight procession and seasonal carols. A St. Louis favorite for decades, this concert creates the perfect holiday family tradition. Last year's concert was a sell-out so be sure to reserve your tickets today!” The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: www.bachsociety.org.

The Compton Heights Concert Band presents a Holiday Pops Spectacular on Monday, December 21 at 7:30 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. "A family friendly program includes holiday favorites such as Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, Christmas carols, sacred classics such as O Holy Night, and the much anticipated Hallelujah Chorus Finale from Handel's Messiah, a rousing audience sing-along featuring the Band, Hugh Smith, Gina Galati, Soprano, and Robert Ellison, Baritone and a combined chorus of 115 voices from the Gospel Symphonic Choir, Jennings High School Choir, Dello Thedford, Director; and the East Central College Choir, Dr. Timothy Sexton, Director." For more information: chband.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Leah Stevens (flute) and Anthea Hallett-Ybarra (bassoon) in a program of Christmas music and other classics on Tuesday, December 22 at 5:30 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.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a Christmas concert by tenor and pianist Jon Garrett and soprano Rebecca Drury on Tuesday, December 22 at 8 p.m. "Songs will include cherished hymns and carols, familiar tunes in unique medleys, Jon's signature piano arrangements, caroling fun for all, and a few cameo appearances by friends, including tenor Phil Touchette." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

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