St. Louis classical calendar for the week of May 7, 2018

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The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents The Three Bs on Monday, May 7, at 7:30 pm. The concert of music by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms takes place at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents a showing of the classic musical An American in Paris, with the score performed live by the orchestra under the direction of Norman Huynh, Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, May 12 and 13. "Winner of six Academy Awards - including Best Picture - and one of the American Film Institute's Top 10 Greatest Movie Musicals of All Time, An American in Paris, stars Leslie Caron and Gene Kelly and features the timeless original music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin." The showings take place at Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Sangeetha presents a fusion concert of North Indian style (Hindustani) vocal music by Ms. Sandhya Pandurangi on Saturday, May 12, at 7 p.m. "A student of classical music from the age of seven, she has learnt from eminent artists in India, is an All India Radio artist and has performed across the US and in India. She is an expert in singing songs in many languages and has recorded music albums. She also teaches music to many and performs regularly for fund raising events." The concert takes place at the Chesterfield Community Theatre at the West County YMCA, 16464 Burkhardt Place. For more information: sangeetha.org.

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents the contemporary chamber ensemble Alarm Will Sound on Thursday, May 10, 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.

Sima Bina

The Washington University Department of Music presents Sima Bina in concert on Friday, May 11, at 8 pm. "Sima Bina is a notable Persian classical musician, an Iranian composer, researcher, painter and teacher, described by Radio WDR Germany as the “grand lady of Iranian folk music.” A lifetime of dedicated work on Persian folk music has made Master Sima Bina a legendary character in the history of Iranian music. Since 1993, she has accepted invitations to perform her music worldwide in prestigious festivals and organized concerts featuring Persian classical music." The event 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.

The Washington University Department of Music presents members of the Missouri Chamber Music ensemble performing works by Saint-Saëns, Martinu, Milhaud, and Bartók on Sunday, May 13, at 10:30 am. "Folk idiom connects the vibrant works on our popular Morning Music concert. Bright musical colors and warm expression combine when wind instruments, piano, and strings explore musical partnerships throughout this lively concert. Each of the evocative pieces on this concert creates a cultural atmosphere specific to each composer's time and place." The event takes place in the Pillsbury Theatre at the 560 Music Center at 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu/events.