St. Louis classical calendar for the week of January 22, 2018

An American Soldier
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Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents The Dramatic Vision of David Henry Hwang on Thursday, January 25th, at 7 pm. It's the first in a series of three events that take you behind the scenes of the world premiere opera An American Soldier, which OTSL will present this summer. "David Henry Hwang is one of America's most esteemed playwrights and opera librettists, best known for his Tony Award-winning drama M. Butterfly. Hear how he crafted Private Danny Chen's story into an opera libretto." The event takes place at St. Louis University Sinquefield Stateroom at DuBourg Hall, 4th Floor, 221 N. Grand on the St. Louis University campus. For more information: opera-stl.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents a Young Professionals Cocktail Reception on Friday, January 26th, at 5:30 pm. It's the second in a series of three events that take you behind the scenes of the world premiere opera An American Soldier, which OTSL will present this summer. "45 or under? Meet composer Huang Ruo and librettist David Henry Hwang for a happy hour celebrating the fusion of Asian and American culture in food, theater, and music." The event takes place at The Crispy Edge, 4168 Juniata. For more information: opera-stl.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents The Danny Chen Story on Saturday, January 27th, at 1:30 pm. It's the third in a series of three events that take you behind the scenes of the world premiere opera An American Soldier, which OTSL will present this summer. "Private Danny Chen's story has had a profound impact on the military's policies surrounding hazing and inclusion. Dig deeper at a panel event featuring both of the opera's creators, Asian-American veterans, and local military leadership." The event takes place at the St. Louis Public Radio Community Room, 3651 Olive in Grand Center. For more information: opera-stl.org.

Jorge Caballero

The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society presents a Great Artist Guitar Series concert with Jorge Caballero on Saturday, January 27, at 8 pm. "A native of Peru, Jorge Caballero is the only guitarist to win the Naumburg International Competition (1996), and in addition won top prizes at the Tokyo International Guitar Competition, the Alhambra Guitar Competition and the First Latin American Guitar Competition. Caballero's program will include Capriccio Espagnol by Rimsky-Korsakov in his fourth appearance here." The performance takes at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road. For more information: guitarstlouis.net.

David Robertson conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and violin soloist Julian Rachlin Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, January 26 and 27. The program includes Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto and Harmonielehre by John Adams. The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

On Sunday, January 28, at 3 pm, The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, The 442s and Compositions for L.I.F.E. present Rapped and Remixed. It's "a surprise musical experience for the entire family. Enjoy classic melodies from Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet complete with a modern-day twist and contemporary narration. Experience Prokofiev's music like never before." The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents Baroque Music for Strings on Wednesday, January 24, at 8 pm. "Guitarist extraordinaire Kirk Hanser is joined by harpsichordist Charles Metz, bassist Erik Harris and members of the St. Louis Symphony to perform music by Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Boccherini and more!" The Sheldon Concert Hall is on Washington in Grand Center. For more information: sheldonconcerthall.org.