Friday, May 24, 2019

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of May 27, 2019

The week after Memorial Day features a new Friends of Music concert and a special preview from the St. Louis Symphony.

Eliot Unitarian Chapel presents a Friends of Music concert on Sunday, June 2, at 7:30 pm. The program will feature string quartets performed by young artists participating in the Arianna Chamber Music Festival (ACMF), an international summer festival in St. Louis dedicated to the intensive study of chamber music under the guidance of the Arianna String Quartet. The concert takes place at Eliot Unitarian Chapel is at 100 South Argonne in Kirkwood. For more information: fomcstl.org.

Brent Havens
Brent Havens conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in Music of Led Zepplin on Saturday, June 1, at 7:30 pm. 'A one-of-a-kind performance comes to Powell Hall that bridges the gap between rock 'n' roll and classical music. Experience the SLSO and a full rock band performing the Music of Led Zeppelin featuring favorites including “Kashmir,” “Black Dog,” “Immigrant Song” and more.' The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Gemma New conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in a 2019/2020 Season Preview Concert on Sunday, June 2, at 3 pm. "Join the SLSO and Resident Conductor Gemma New for a 60-minute sneak peek of the 2019/2020 season highlighting selections from throughout the year. The matinee concert will explore musical themes from the 19/20 season crafted by incoming Music Director Stéphane Denève including the arch connecting French and American musical cultures, composers of our time, new concert experiences, and the music of dance. After the performance, you can visit with SLSO musicians, who can answer your questions and share recommendations for the upcoming season." The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

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