St. Louis classical calendar for the week of March 19, 2018

Musicke's Cordes

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Musicke's Cordes presents Music from the Courts and Chapels of Germany, a concert of 17th-century works for violin on Saturday, March 24, at 7:30 pm. "The Early Music duo Musicke's Cordes offers a concert of 17th-century music played on period instruments. Featuring music from 17th-century German courts and chapels, the program includes music by German composers Biber, Schmelzer and Kapsperger as well as Italian composers who worked in northern cities like Marini, Farina, Corbetta and others. Musicke's Cordes-Sam Breene, baroque violin and Jeff Noonan, theorbo & baroque guitar-has played since 2014 throughout the Midwest and up & down the eastern seaboard with concerts this season in Colorado, Louisville, St. Louis and Providence RI." The concert takes place at TechArtista, 4818 Washington in the Central West End. For more information: jjnoonan.net.

New Music Circle presents the Swedish/Norwegian trio The Thing on Thursday, March 22, at 8 pm. "The Thing was formed to create a long awaited synthesis where garage rock and jazz styles could merge by means of this high energy vehicle. Though the group initially came together in 1999 as a tribute project dedicated to legendary composer/trumpeter Don Cherry, it quickly evolved and found its own identity, performing improvised music, informed by the urgency and simplicity of garage rock. If you line up a list of The Thing's cover selections (songs by The Stooges, The Cramps, The Sonics, and PJ Harvey) beside their roster of collaborators (experimental-rock-luminaries like Jim O'Rourke, Joe McPhee, Peter Brötzmann, and Neneh Cherry) you can get an idea of where their sensibilities lie." The performance takes place at Off Broadway, 3511 Lemp. For more information: newmusiccircle.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Opera Tastings on Monday, March 19, at 7 pm. "Delight all of your senses as music from across the history of opera is paired with delicious food and drink, crafted specifically to complement the flavors of the music. Each event takes place at a different venue, and features a unique menu created by some of the region's best chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists. Join us to expand your palate - and your love of music!" The event takes place at Catrina's, 1027 Century Drive in Edwardsville, IL, and features "traditional Mexican cuisine with a twist". For more information: experienceopera.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Opera Tastings on Tuesday, March 20, at 7 pm. "Delight all of your senses as music from across the history of opera is paired with delicious food and drink, crafted specifically to complement the flavors of the music. Each event takes place at a different venue, and features a unique menu created by some of the region's best chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists. Join us to expand your palate - and your love of music!" The event takes place at Sqwire's in Lafayette Square and features "brunch and Bloody Mary's for dinner". For more information: experienceopera.org.

Gemma New

Gemma New conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and piccolo soloist Ann Choomack Friday at 10:30 am, Saturday at 8 pm, and Sunday at 3 pm, March 23 -25. The program includes Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio Espagnol and Respighi's The Pines of Rome, as well as works by Rautavaara and Tüür. The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Sangeetha presents a fusion concert of South Indian style (Carnatic) vocal music by Ms. S. Aishwarya on Saturday, March 24, at 7 pm. "Ms. S. Aishwarya, rising star vocalist in the South Indian classical music tradition, is the great granddaughter of the legendary singer M.S. Subbalakshmi, popularly known as MS. MS, bestowed with the highest civilian honor of India, performed at the UN and for Mahatma Gandhi and freedom fighters of India. Ms. Aishwarya is setting a path on her own, while being the torch bearer of the MS legacy. " The concert takes place at the Midwest Music Conservatory, 15977 Clayton Road in Ballwin. For more information: sangeetha.org.

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents The 442s on Saturday, March 24, at 11 am. The 442s are an acoustic instrumental group that combine outstanding musicianship, group singing and inventive improvisation, while breaking down barriers between jazz, classical, folk and pop music. The 442s are brought together by the innovative and inspired compositions of multi-instrumentalist Adam Maness, and features violinist Shawn Weil, cellist Bjorn Ranheim and bassist Sydney Rodway. The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.