St. Louis classical calendar for the week of September 9, 2019

The fall concert season gets rolling with the Metropolitan Orchestra, multiple St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concerts, and chamber music from the Friends of Music and Alarm Will Sound.

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The Biome School presents An Evening at the Opera with Morris Robinson on Friday, September 13, at 6:30 pm. "The Biome School’s benefit concert will feature a special performance by Morris Robinson. Morris Robinson is considered one of the most interesting and sought-after basses performing today. Mr. Robinson regularly appears at the Metropolitan Opera where he is a graduate of the Lindemann Young Artist Program." The performance takes place at The Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Rd. For more information: thebiomeschool.org.

Eliot Unitarian Chapel presents a Friends of Music concert on Sunday, September 15, at 3 pm. The program will feature Dr. Stella Markou, soprano and Dr. Martin Kennedy, pianist. Dr. Markou will sing music by Turina, Debussy, and Vivaldi, as well as operatic excerpts. Dr. Kennedy will perform Federico Busoni's piano transcription of Johann Sebastian Bach's Chaconne for solo violin and Franz Liszt's transcription of Richard Wagner's prelude to Tristan und Isolde. The concert takes place at Eliot Unitarian Chapel is at 100 South Argonne in Kirkwood. For more information: fomcstl.org.

The Metropolitan Orchestra

The Metropolitan Orchestra performs on Sunday, September 15, at 7 pm. The program includes Le Tombeau de Couperin by Ravel, Haydn's Symphony No. 92 in G major and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 4. The concert takes place at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Adams in Kirkwood. For more information: moslmusic.org.

Stéphane Denève conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and IN UNISON Chorus in a free outdoor concert in Forest Park on Thursday, September 12, starting at 7 p.m. "Experience St. Louis' favorite evening at the annual free Forest park concert as Stéphane Denève leads his first concert as Music Director. Pack a picnic, grab a blanket and relax with family and friends at the base of Art Hill for a musical celebration with the SLSO that is capped off with a spectacular fireworks display. No tickets are required for this event." For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Stéphane Denève

Stéphane Denève conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in The Music of John Williams Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm, September 13-15 " Relive iconic moments from your favorite blockbuster films as Music Director Stéphane Denève and the SLSO take you on the adventure of a lifetime with the beloved music of John Williams. Hear legendary scores from films including E.T., Superman, Dracula, Indiana Jones and more!" Performances take place at Powel Symphony Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents the contemporary chamber ensemble Alarm Will Sound on Friday September 13, at 8 pm. “Alarm Will Sound is a 20-member chamber orchestra that focuses on recordings and performances of contemporary classical music.” The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.