St. Louis classical calendar for the week of September 11, 2017

The Metropolitan  Orchestra 

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The Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis presents a program of works by Rossini, Mozart, and Mendelssohn on Sunday, September 17, at 7 p.m. The concert takes place at First Presbyterian Church, 100 East Adams in Kirkwood. For more information: metro-orch.org.

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents a free chamber music concert on Tuesday, September 12, at 7 p.m. Performers Kristin Ahlstrom, violin; Bjorn Ranheim, cello; Tzuying Huang, clarinet; and Matthew Mazzoni, piano will perform works by Beethoven, Khachaturian, and Mendelssohn. The performance takes place at Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church, 4110 McClay in St. Charles. For more information: cathedralconcerts.org

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents a free outdoor concert in Forest Park on Wednesday, September 13, starting at 7 p.m."Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and enjoy our FREE concert in Forest Park. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs classical favorites at the base of Art Hill, closing with an impressive firework display. Invite your family and friends to join us for one of St. Louis' favorite musical events of the year!" For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Sympony Orchestra presents a showing of the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, with the score played live by the orchestra under the baton of Justin Freer, Friday and Saturday at 7 and Sunday at 2 p.m., September 15 - 17. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi

Sangeetha presents A North Indian Classical Vocal Music Concert by Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi with assisting artists on Friday, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Mevundi "is an accomplished singer representing the illustrious Kirana Gharana and is in the lineage of the legends Sawai Gandharva and Bhimsen Joshi, master performers of yesteryears. Known for his ease and felicity of his singing style, Pandit Mevundi will be accompanied by artists on the harmonium and tabla." The concert takes place at the Midwest Music Conservatory, 15977 Clayton Road in Ballwin, MO. For more information: sangeetha.org.

Washngton University's Danforth University Center Chamber Music Series presents an evening of opera favorites with soprano Gina Galati and other soloists from Winter Opera on Tuesday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place at the Goldberg Formal Lounge in the Danforth University Center on the Washington University Campus. For more information: music.wustl.edu

The Washington University Department of Music peresnts the Zafira Quartet on Thursday, September 14th, at 7:30 p.m. "The Zafira Quartet brings you a concert of Latino music, on acoustic and electric instruments. Featuring composers from Chile, Argentina, and Mexico, this program is passionate and emotional. The music of Latin America is very personal for the Zafira Quartet. We have all connected through our experiences living and working in South America, and continue to enjoy those cultures and traditions within our music-making. In this concert, Holly, Sarah, Amy, and Ranya combine the classical string quartet form, with modern electric instruments, and the old and new sounds of South American music. The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center at 560 Trinity in Universit City. For more information, call 314-935-5566.