St. Louis classical calendar for the week of February 15, 2016

Dr. Jeannine Jordan

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Music at St. Paul's presents Dr. Jeannine Jordan, organist, and David Jordan, media artist, in From Sea to Shining Sea, a multimedia organ concert, on Sunday, February 21, 7:00 P.M. Experience the story through narration, music, and pictures. Live streaming video will give you a close-up view of Dr. Jordan performing on St. Paul's recently expanded Martin Ott pipe organ. The concert takes place at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2345 Manchester Road in Des Peres. For more information: stpaulsdesperes.org.

The St. Louis Symphony's Crescendo Circle presents Sips and Symphonies, featuring a discussion/presentation on Prokofiev's ballet "Romeo and Juliet", on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 PM. "What is Sips and Symphonies? It is a great way to learn about music in a fun, casual environment." 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.

Leila Josefowicz

David Robertson conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and violin soloist Leila Josefowicz in music by Sibelius, Berlioz, and John Adams at 10:30 a.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m., February 19 and 20. "David Robertson opens the four-week Shakespeare Festival with dramatic selections from Sibelius' The Tempest, featuring actors from Shakespeare Festival Saint Louis and incorporating dreamlike and magical colors conjuring a violent storm at sea. Violinist Leila Josefowicz returns with her "gleaming sound and supple technique" (New York Times) performing John Adams' Symphony for Violin and Orchestra, Scheherazade.2." Performances take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Tales from Shakespeare on Sunday, February 21, at 3 p.m. "Take a journey through the eyes of a few of Shakespeare's most adventurous characters. Magic and mischief will follow you as his exciting stories unfold before your eyes and ears. Through music and the ancient art of storytelling, children and families will connect with the language and themes of some of Shakespeare's most popular plays in an immersive, theatrical celebration! Featuring Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream and more!" The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The Mizzou Guitar Studio Showcase on Friday, February 19, at 8 p.m. "From the University of Missouri-Columbia, The MU Guitar Department presents a guitar showcase." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.