St. Louis classical calendar for the week of December 4, 2017

The Gateway Men's Chorus

The Gateway Men's Chorus presents a selection of Hark, How the Bells on Friday and Saturday, December 8 and 9, at 8 pm "Share the comfort. Share the joy. Share the love. The Gateway Men's Chorus rings in its 31st concert season with an evening of warmth, whimsy, and well-wishes from our family to yours. The chorus is presenting an evening of traditional carols and new favorites, culminating in the presentation of Ralph Vaughan Williams' “Five Mystical Songs”, featuring soloist Dr. Robert McNichols, Jr and the Trinity Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir. The performances take place at Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union at Enright in the Central West End. For more information: gmcstl.org.

Jory Vinikour conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with soloists Avi Avital, mandolin, and Jelena Dirks, oboe, on Friday at 10:30 am, Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday at 3 pm, December 8 - 10. The concert features music by Vivaldi, Bach, and Marcello, including an arrangement of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons for mandolin and orchestra. The performance takes place at Powell Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Wind Symphony

The St. Louis Wind Symphony performs on Friday, December 8, at 7 PM. The performance takes place in the Keating Theatre at Kirkwood High School, 801 W. Essex in Kirkwood, MO. For more information: stlwindsym.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a student chamber music recital on Tuesday, December 5, at 7 pm. The concert features music by Vivaldi, Mozart, Mendelssohn and Smetana, and takes place in Graham Chapel on the Washington University campus. For more information, music.wustl.edu or call 314-935-5566.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a Student Composers Showcase on Friday, December 8, at 7:30 pm. The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center at 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu or call 314-935-5566.

The Washington University Department of Music presents A Messiah Sing-Along on Sunday, December 10, at 3 pm. The event takes place in Graham Chapel on the Washington University campus. For more information, music.wustl.edu or call 314-935-5566.