St. Louis classical calendar for the week of September 16, 2019

Lots of new music on the program this week, including concerts by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and New Music Circle.

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The New Music Circle presents Out Sounds: Daniel Wyche (Chicago) w/ McNeil/Williams on Friday, September 21, at 8 pm. "Daniel Wyche is a Chicago-based guitarist, composer and improviser. Working with a wide range of physical preparations, extended techniques, and pedal instruments, his recorded work and live performances are characterized by long-form structured improvisations. Recently, this approach has become increasingly integrated with the exploration of multi-channel performance and the spatialization of sound, including new compositions for quad- and 8-channel guitar." The performance takes place at the Flood Plain Gallery, 3151 Cherokee. For more information: floodplaingallery.org.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet
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Stéphane Denève conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, September 21 and 22. "Stéphane Denève's first concert as SLSO Music Director is a joyous celebration, which includes the world premiere of a piece the SLSO commissioned in his honor. Gershwin's much-loved An American in Paris is conducted by a Frenchman in St. Louis. Denève introduces the SLSO's first Artist-in-Residence, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, who plays a concerto that sparkles and swings, and Debussy shows off the color and vitality of this great orchestra and its new leader." Performances take place at Powel Symphony Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Soorya Performing Arts presents the 6th STL Indian Music Festival Friday through Sunday, September 20-22. "Presenting an absolute experience of Indian Music, including traditional, classical, instrumental and modern. Food and drinks available for purchase." The festival takes place at the Gandhi Center, 727 Weidman Rd in Ballwin, MO. For more information: www.sooryaperformingarts.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents the 560 Block Party from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, September 17. "Free block party to celebrate the upcoming season with students, faculty, staff, friends, and 560 Music Center arts organizations that call us home! Enjoy live music provided by jazz pianist Kara Baldus followed by the Zafira Quartet while sipping on free beer (generously donated by Urban Chestnut) and sangria. Free food will also be provided! RSVP to this event today!" The event takes place on the Front Plaza at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: music.wustl.edu