St. Louis classical calendar for the week of February 5, 2018

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African Musical Arts presets Celebrating African American History with the Songs of Africa Ensemble on Sunday, February 11, at 3 p.m. "Songs of African Ensemble celebrates Black History with songs from around Africa and the African Diaspora, including selections from the 'Afro Caribbean Mass,' 'Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa the Musical,' and more." The concert takes place at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 4712 Clifton Ave. in south St. Louis. For more information: africarts.org.

The Chamber Project St. Louis

The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Origins, a 10th anniversary celebration, on Sunday, February 11 at 7 pm. "We bring back some of the music that got us started to celebrate our 10th Anniversary Season! And there will be cake. Don't miss this special evening with Dana Hotle, Jennifer Gartley, Laura Reycraft, Megan Stout, Kyle Lombard, and Jane Price." The concert takes place at The Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust in midtown. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org.

The St. Louis Chamber Chorus presents Love Dances on Sunday, February 11, at 3 p.m. "LOVE is in the air so close to Valentine's Day as the Chorus takes a rare foray into repertoire for choir and two pianos including the joyous "Liebeslieder Waltzer" of Johannes Brahms as well as Morten Lauridsen's rapturous "Les Chansons des Roses." The choir's commitment to champion women composers continues with a haunting "Agnus Dei" by Missouri-born composer, Emma Lou Diemer, for full choir and TWO pianos. Described by Philip Barnes as "one of the loveliest pieces you've never heard of," this composition forms the inspiration to a newly commissioned dance piece, choreographed by Rebecca Servello of Washington University, hosts for this performance" The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: www.chamberchorus.org.

Bramwell Tovey conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Chorus, and Children's Chorus Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, February 9 - 11. The program consists of Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms and Orff's Carmina Burana. The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Alarm Will Sound

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents the contemporary chamber ensemble Alarm Will Sound on Thursday, February 8, at 8 p.m. "The ensemble performs the newest music being composed today with energetic virtuosity and a sense of adventure, creating programs that not only span a wide range of styles, but also transform the traditional concert experience itself." The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents Kristian Bezuidenhout performing music of Beethove, Haydn, and Mozart on the fortepiano (the early 19th century ancestor of the modern piano) on Friday, February 9 at 7:30 pm. "Kristian Bezuidenhout is one of today's most notable and exciting keyboard artists, equally at home on the fortepiano, harpsichord, and modern piano. Born in South Africa in 1979, he began his studies in Australia, completed them at the Eastman School of Music, and now lives in London. After initial training as a pianist with Rebecca Penneys, he explored early keyboards, studying harpsichord with Arthur Haas, fortepiano with Malcolm Bilson, and continuo playing and performance practice with Paul O'Dette. Kristian first gained international recognition at the age of 21 after winning the prestigious first prize, and audience prize in the Bruges Fortepiano Competition." The concert takes place in the Lee Concert Hall at the 560 Music Center at 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu or call 314-935-5566.