St. Louis classical calendar for the week of May 13, 2019

Post-season concerts continue at the St. Louis Symphony and The Chamber Project presents its annual audience choice concert.

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Sherezade Panthaki

The Bach Society of St. Louis presents A Bach and Baroque Family Concert on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm. "The Bach Society of Saint Louis is proud to offer a free education concert tailored to families, which will focus on Bach and Baroque performance practice. Bach specialist David Gordon will serve as a narrator and teacher, and India-born soprano, Sherezade Panthaki, will sing several musical examples in this style, accompanied by Sandra Geary and Bach Society Concertmaster, Lenora Marya-Anop. Ms. Panthaki will also discuss her Indian heritage and how it impacted her chosen career path, giving some insight into Indian culture while also displaying how music continues to break barriers and can overcome societal differences." The event takes place at Bonhomme Presbyterian Church in Clayton. For more information: www.bachsociety.org.

The Bach Society of St. Louis presents a performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor on Sunday, May 19 at 3 pm. "Bach's most monumental work is the cornerstone and grand finale of the 2019 St. Louis Bach Festival. Composed over a span of 35 years, the Mass in B minor reveals the depth and breadth of the master's creativity and spiritual conviction. Guest soloists include soprano Sherezade Panthaki, sponsored by Greg and Alayne Smith, mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle, tenor Lawrence Jones and baritone Tyler Duncan. " The concert takes place at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams in Kirkwood. For more information: www.bachsociety.org.

The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Choice on Friday, May 17, at 8 p.m. "Always fun, this program is chosen by you, our audience. All of the favorites it one giant concert, determined by YOUR votes throughout the season. The program is a secret, so find out what won!" The concerts take place at The Chapel Venue, 6238 Alexander Drive. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org.

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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Peter Bernstein, presents a showing of the 1984 film Ghostbusters, with the score played live by the orchestra, Friday and Saturday at 7 pm, May 17 and 18. The performances take place at Powell Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The wind, brass, and percussion players of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra team up with military musicians from the U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America and the 399th Army Band for a free Joining Forces On Stage at Powell concert on Sunday, May 19, at 3 pm. "The afternoon of rousing musical performances features patriotic anthems, military medleys, and an unforgettable performance commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing that includes narration and video. IN UNISON Chorus director Kevin McBeth shares the podium with military band directors in this epic joint performance with some of the best musicians in uniform." The performance takes place at Powell Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a faculty recital by Timothy Myers, trombone, on Monday, May 13, at 7:30 pm. The concert takes place in the Pillsbury Theatre at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information, music.wustl.edu.