St. Louis classical calendar for the week of April 17, 2017

The Bach Society at St. Stanislaus Church

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The Bach Society of St. Louis presents The Spiritual Bach on Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. "This unique concert presents Bach's organ works alongside African-American Spirituals with soprano and St. Louis native Marlissa Hudson and organist Marvin Mills. Both genres of music have a deep connection to the love of God at their core, which fuels them with meaning beyond the music on the page and provides a common depth of sentiment- a spiritual connection. The program pairs pieces of similar moods and rhythmic or melodic ideas. Presented at, and in collaboration with, Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church." The concert takes place at Ladue Chapel Rpesbyterian church, 9450 Clayton Road. For more information: bachsociety.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Opera Tastings on Saturday, April 22, at 7 p.m. "Get the perfect introduction to opera with this unique culinary concert experience! Dlight all of your senses as music from across the history of opera is paired with delicious food and drink crafted specially by Chef Jack and Mixologist Misha Sampson of Culture Catering to complement the flavors of the music.. All-inclusive tickets are just $20! Featuring Nicolette Book, soprano; Stephanie Sanchez, mezzo soprano; Geoffrey Agpalo, tenor; Justin Austin, baritone; and Ben Malensek, pianist, as well as emcee Ryan McAdams, Conductor." The event takes place at Opera Theatre of St. Louis, 210 Hazel Avenue on the Webster University campus. For more information: experienceopera.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Opera Tastings on Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m. "Get the perfect introduction to opera with this unique culinary concert experience! Dlight all of your senses as music from across the history of opera is paired with delicious food and drink crafted specially by Chef Michael Gallina to complement the flavors of the music.. All-inclusive tickets are just $20! Featuring Nicolette Book, soprano; Stephanie Sanchez, mezzo soprano; Geoffrey Agpalo, tenor; Justin Austin, baritone; and Ben Malensek, pianist, as well as emcee Ryan McAdams, Conductor." The event takes place at Vicia 4240, 4240 Duncan Ave. in midtown. For more information: experienceopera.org.

The St. Louis Brass Band

The St. Louis Brass Band presents High, Fast, and Loud on Sunday, April 23, at 2:30 p.m. "The final concert of the 2016-17 season of the Saint Louis Brass Band will be exciting and special as it will feature J.D. Shaw, Professor of Horn at the University of South Carolina and French Horn of the Boston Brass. The Brass Band has performed musical arrangements of Mr. Shaw's in the past and is very excited to be able to bring him to the St. Louis audience for this concert. Music from throughout the season, as well as new offerings, will bring this season to a rousing conclusion. The Saint Louis Youth Brass Band will make its final appearance of the season as well. You won't want to miss a concert with so much to offer!" The concert takes place at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Adams in Kirkwood, MO. For more information: stlbb.org.

John Storgårds conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and pianist Nikolai Lugansky in Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3, Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra, and Valentin Silvestrov's Hymne 2001 for string ensemble. Performances are Friday at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m., April 21-23 at Powell Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Yefim Bronfma

Sangeetha presents a North Indian (Hindustani) style vocal concert by Dr. Ram Deshpande accompanied by Sri Ajay Joglekar (Harmonium) and Sri Sanjay Deshpande (Tabla, a percussion instrument) on Saturday, April 22, at 7 p.m. The concert takes place at the Midwest Music Conservatory, 15977 Clayton Road in Ballwin, MO. For more information: sangeetha.org.

The Washington University Department of Music Great Artists Series presents pianist Yefim Bronfman on Sunday, April 23, at 7 p.m. The concert includes music by Bartok, Schumann, Debussy, and Stravinsky and takes place the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu.