St. Louis classical calendar for the week of December 5, 2016

Christmas at the Cathedral

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis presents Christmas at the Cathedral on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m., December 9-11, at the cathedral at 4431 Lindell. "The Archdiocesan Adult Choirs and Orcheatra present a program of old and soon-to-be-new favorites to ring in the season, including John Rutter's Gloria." For more information: www.cathedralconcerts.org.

The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents Blown Away on Monday and Tuesday, December 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. "Let the CMSSL winds blow you away with a program of entertaining music from the classical period and a detour into the world of opera." The program includes music by Beethoven, Hummel, Mozart, Haydn, and Donizetti. The concerts take place in the Sheldon Ballroom at 3648 Washington. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

The St. Louis Ambassadors of Harmony present Sounds of the Season on Friday at 8 p.m., and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. December 9-11. The a cappella chorus presents a show that combines comedy and the lighter side of popular holiday songs with classic carols and sacred music that tell the story of the season. The performance takes place at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the UMSL campus. For more information: touhill.org.

Kevin McBeth and the IN UNISON Chorus

The St. Louis Symphony presents A Gospel Christmas with the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus conducted by Kevin McBeth, on Thursday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. "Guest vocalist Richard Smallwood joins the STL Symphony and IN UNISON Chorus led by Kevin McBeth for a night of soul-stirring Gospel music to celebrate the most joyous of seasons." The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony presents A Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., December 9-11 at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. “The STL Symphony performs the sounds of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Powell Hall for the first time ever this holiday season. The modern symphonic arrangements of Christmas songs made famous by Chip Davis include yuletide favorites like “Carol of the Bells,” “Silent Night,” “Deck the Halls” and many more.” The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Terry Barber

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Motherhouse presents countertenor Terry Barber in Christmas Presence on Sunday, December 11, at 2 p.m. "Internationally-acclaimed countertenor Terry Barber, known for his extraordinarily broad vocal range, will perform selections from his “Christmas Presence” recording, as well as classical, classics and holiday favorites, along with some of St. Louis' most gifted musicians. Terry's unusually rich and versatile voice has made him sought after by producers and composers, and has taken him to some of the world's most impressive stages, including Carnegie Hall and London's Queen Elizabeth Hall. He was also a member of the Grammy-winning ensemble Chanticleer." The Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Motherhouse is at 6400 Minnesota. For more information: csjsl.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents student recital on Monday, December 5, at 8 p.m. The concert features Ian Marshall, guitar; Shushen Hou and Yueqi Du, piano; Henry Cummings, baritone with Nicole Aldrich, piano; and Ethan Schueler, organ. The concert includes music by Brahms, Mozart, Beethoven, and Marcel Dupré. The performance takes place in Graham Chapel on the Washington University campus. For more information, music.wustl.edu.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, December 11, at 3 p.m. Nicole Aldrich will direct organist Nicholas Bideler and soloists Tamara Miller-Campbell, soprano; Hank Hantak, countertenor; Keith Wehmeier, tenor; and Mark Freiman, bass. The performance takes place in Graham Chapel on the Washington University campus. For more information, music.wustl.edu.