St. Louis classical calendar for the week of April 16, 2018

The Bach Society at Powell Hall

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The Bach Society of St. Louis presents From Bach to Bernstein on Sunday, April 22, at 3 pm. "American soprano Marlissa Hudson has been described as a “superb lyric coloratura” by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Ms. Hudson recently made her Carnegie Hall debut and returns to her hometown of St. Louis to present a thrilling program spanning 250 years of music! Accompanied by Alla Voskoboynikova. Presented by Centene Charitable Foundation as part of the 2018 St. Louis Bach Festival." The concert takes place at The Ethical Society 9001 Clayton Road. For more information: bachsociety.org.

The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Eco on Friday, April 20 at 8 PM. "On Earth Day weekend we rejoice in the beauty of the natural world. Music by Ravel, Mahler and Schubert are inspired by Mother Nature and we commission a new work for soprano and small ensemble." The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org.

The St. Louis Brass Band presents Blazing Brass on Sunday, April 22, at 2:30 p.m. "This concert will also feature the Saint Louis Youth Brass Band, an ensemble of high school and college students selected through auditions earlier in the season. The Youth Brass Band will perform several selections led by their two conductors. They will be followed by the adult band who will feature a wide variety of selections, from serious to light, sure to delight all those in attendance. The two bands will join forces for a big finale, bringing the concert season to “Blazin' Brass” ending!" The concert takes place at The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive in Clayton, MO. For more information: stlbb.org.

Hannu Lintu

Hannu Lintu conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, April 20 and 21. The program Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain, Rachmaninoff's The Bells, and Tchaiovsky's Variations on a Roccoco Theme with cello soloist Narek Hakhnazaryan. The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org. Read my preview!

Gemma New conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in A World of Make-Believe on Sunday, April 22, at 3 pm. "Music sparks the imagination! It transports us to faraway lands and leads us on thrilling adventures. Discover how music and imagination work hand in hand as your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra takes you on a journey through make-believe. Hear beloved selections from Prokofiev's Cinderella, Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty plus family favorites by the legendary John Williams including Superman, E.T. and more." The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a Department of Music Honors Recital on Saturday, April 21 at 3 pm. The program takes place in the Pillsbury Theatre at the 560 Music Center at 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu/events.

The Washington University Department of Music presents the Calidore String Quartet, on Sunday, April 22 at 7 pm. The program, which consists of music by Mendelssohn, Shostakovich, and Beethoven, takes place in the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall at the 560 Music Center at 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu/events.