St. Louis classical calendar for the week of August 31, 2015

Rebecca Drury

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a Birthday Concert by soprano Rebecca Drury with singer/pianist Jon Garrett and Friends on Saturday, September 5, at 8 p.m. "Music in store: favorites of all genres...opera, art song, jazz, musical theatre...all of the above. Come expecting special guest cameos and surprises throughout the night, too. Our goal is to share an evening of delight, laughter, celebration, and memory making!" The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents A Singing Soiree, featuring arias, art songs, and musical theatre on Thursday, September 3, at 8 p.m. Performers are sopranos Kathleen Nuebling, Kate Reimann, Caroline Corrales, Angela Moore, and Emily Moses; and baritone Anthony Tomassini. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of March 23, 2015

The Chamber Project St. Louis

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The Ethical Society presents Jubilee—A Landmark Celebration on Sunday, March 29, at 7 p.m. "Celebrating 50 years of residing in their one of a kind home in Clayton, the Ethical Society of St. Louis invites you to a birthday concert featuring Chamber Project Saint Louis and Friends. The Trombones of the St. Louis Symphony and organist Nick Bideler join us in an eclectic program featuring music that spans the eras, from the Renaissance to Bach, Mozart, and on to the 20th Century." The performance takes at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road. For more information: ethicalstl.org.

Fabio Zanon

The Ethical Society presents a Great Artist Guitar Series concert with Fabio Zanon on Saturday, March 28, at 8 p.m. "As a solo and chamber player, author, conductor, teacher, broadcaster and guitarist, Fabio Zanon has shown himself a musician of great importance. This native Brazilian won both the Francisco Tarrega Competition in Spain and the GFA Competition here in St. Louis in 1996. In 2009 he published his first book, Villa-Lobos, to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of this great Brazilian composer. Fabio last performed for us in March 2003. This performance has been re-scheduled from March 22, 2014." The performance takes at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road. For more information: ethicalstl.org.

Maryville University presents World War I Remembered on Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. "Maryville University is observing the centennial of the start of World War I, a devastating conflict with far-reaching effects. Maryville Music faculty and invited guests will explore aspects of the musical culture of this pivotal era during a one time evening performance. The musical presentation features popular music of the time, as well as concert works by Granados, Janácek, Britten, and Ravel. This recital, among other events, are sponsored by the Medart Lectures and held in conjunction with the exhibit, World War I: Remembered, in the Morton J. May Foundation gallery—an exhibition to recognize and contemplate the 100th year anniversary of 'the War to End All Wars''. The concert takes place at the Maryville University Auditorium, 650 Maryville University Drive. For more information: maryvillesymphony.com.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Opera Tastings on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. "Join Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for the first year of a new interactive concert series, 'Opera Tastings.' It's a fun and delicious way to inspire Young Friends or other opera newcomers to discover opera for the first time. Enjoy music from across the history of opera in a one-hour concert, as each aria or duet is paired with samples of wine or small bites designed to highlight the qualities of the music. Selections include excerpts from Handel, Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi, among others. Singers include four of OTSL's past and upcoming artists, including Sydney Mancasola, soprano, Shirin Eskandani, Geoffrey Agpalo, and Erik Van Heyningen. Internationally celebrated conductor Ryan McAdams, a St. Louis native who returns to lead OTSL's season-opening production of 'The Barber of Seville,' emcees each evening, alongside the chef from HERBIE'S Vintage 72 who has crafted the tasting menu. Herbie's Vintage 72 is at 405 North Euclid in the Central West End. For more information: experienceopera.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Opera Tastings on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. "Join Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for the first year of a new interactive concert series, 'Opera Tastings.' It's a fun and delicious way to inspire Young Friends or other opera newcomers to discover opera for the first time. Enjoy music from across the history of opera in a one-hour concert, as each aria or duet is paired with samples of wine or small bites designed to highlight the qualities of the music. Selections include excerpts from Handel, Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi, among others. Singers include four of OTSL's past and upcoming artists, including Sydney Mancasola, soprano, Shirin Eskandani, Geoffrey Agpalo, and Erik Van Heyningen. Internationally celebrated conductor Ryan McAdams, a St. Louis native who returns to lead OTSL's season-opening production of 'The Barber of Seville,' emcees each evening, alongside the chef from Moulin, who has crafted the tasting menu. Moulin at at 2017 Chouteau, downtown. For more information: experienceopera.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Opera Tastings on Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. "Join Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for the first year of a new interactive concert series, 'Opera Tastings.' It's a fun and delicious way to inspire Young Friends or other opera newcomers to discover opera for the first time. Enjoy music from across the history of opera in a one-hour concert, as each aria or duet is paired with samples of wine or small bites designed to highlight the qualities of the music. Selections include excerpts from Handel, Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi, among others. Singers include four of OTSL's past and upcoming artists, including Sydney Mancasola, soprano, Shirin Eskandani, Geoffrey Agpalo, and Erik Van Heyningen. Internationally celebrated conductor Ryan McAdams, a St. Louis native who returns to lead OTSL's season-opening production of 'The Barber of Seville,' emcees each evening, alongside the chef from The Dark Room, who has crafted the tasting menu. The Dark Room in at 615 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: experienceopera.org.

Marlon Brando in The Godfather

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents screenings of the classic movie The Godfather with the score performed live by the orchestra Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., March 27-29. "The blockbuster crime saga The Godfather is a touchstone of cinema. It is one of the most widely imitated, quoted, and lampooned movies of all time. Enjoy Nino Rota's beloved score performed live by the STL Symphony with Francis Ford Coppola's Academy Award®-winning full-length masterpiece shown from the Powell Hall stage. It's an offer you cannot refuse!" The performances take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents soprano Angela Moore and pianist Jon Garrett on Friday, March 27, at 6 p.m. "Soprano Angela Moore performs December Songs (a song cycle by Maury Yeston based on Die Winterreise by Schubert) and some favorites from the musical theatre repertoire." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents guitarist W. Mark Akin on Friday, March 27, at 8 p.m. "W. Mark Akin makes his solo guitar debut at Tavern of Fine Arts with a program of outstanding classical guitar repertoire including works by Assad, Bach, Bellinati, Jose, and Rodrigo." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of January 26, 2015

CMSSL at the Sheldon Ballroom

The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents "Baroque'n Strings" on Monday and Tuesday, January 26 and 27, at 7:30 PM. "Special Guest Artist – Nicholas McGegan, harpsichord with harpsichordist Charles Metz, guitarist Beau Bledsoe, and bassoonist Felicia Foland." The concert takes place at The Sheldon Ballroom, 3648 Washington. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

Nicholas McGegan conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in a program of music by the Johann Sebastian Bach family on Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m., January 30 and 31. Soloists are Andrea Kaplan and Jennifer Nitchman, flutes; Jelena Dirks and Philip Ross, oboe; Asako Kuboki and Ann Fink, violin; and Melissa Brooks, cello. "The masterpieces of Johann Sebastian Bach and family are highlighted in this program led by St. Louis audience favorite Nicholas McGegan. Seven of the STL Symphony's own musicians take center stage as soloists in this program of classics from the Baroque era including J.C. Bach's Sinfonia concertante for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Cello and Orchestra" The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Peter Henderson

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents "Sheldon Classics: Africa" on Wednesday, January 28, at 8 p.m. "St. Louis Symphony principal percussionist Will James is joined by pianist Peter Henderson and other members of the St. Louis Symphony for music inspired by the rhythms and sounds of Africa. Will James will play two works for solo marimba, and Peter Henderson will play music by Scott Joplin, William Grant Still and St. Louis' own Fred Onovwerosuoke." The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents "Unfinished Business: An Evening of French and German Song" on Saturday, January 31, at 8 p.m. "Join tenor Phil Touchette and pianist Jon Garrett for an evening of French and German artsong for which Phil has been chomping at the bit to finally perform in public! The evening begins with six songs of Henri Duparc (including "L'invitation au voyage" and "Phidylé"), followed by Robert Schumann's "Dichterliebe" (Op. 48) and will conclude with opera arias by Mozart, Franz Lehár and Engelbert Humperdinck." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of January 12, 2015

The Bach Society at Powell Hall

The Bach Society of St. Louis presents a Young Artist Recital featuring 2013-2014 Young Artists and pianist Sandra Geary on Sunday, January 18, at 4 PM at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, 9450 Clayton Road. "The 2014-2015 Young Artists are joined by pianist Sandra Geary for an afternoon featuring Bach solo arias and duets, as well as personal favorites from operatic and recital repertoire. Enjoy hearing soprano Mary Beth Freitag, mezzo soprano Lori Hoffman, tenor Anthony Heinemann and bass Ravi Raghuram on their path to careers as soloists. Presented jointly with the music department of Ladue Chapel. Free admission." For more information: www.bachsociety.org

Chamber Project St. Louis presents an open rehearsal and conversation with award-winning composer Lansing McLoskey on Thursday, January 15, at 6 p.m. "CPSTL will be putting the finishing touches on his work Quartettrope for their performance the following evening at the Chapel. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get inside the creative process!" The vent takes place at the Tavern of Fine Arts, 313 Belt in the DeBaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Roots, featuring works by Noon, McLoskey, Hartley, and Beethoven on Friday, January 16, at 8:00 PM. "Music takes inspiration from many sources and may stray far from tradition, but there is always a link to the past." The performance takes place at The Chapel, 6238 Alexander Drive in Clayton. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org.

The New Music Circle presents an open rehearsal of "Les Moutons de Panurge" by Frederic Rzewski for any number of musicians and audience participation on Saturday, January 17, at noon. Cellist and NMC board member Tracy Andeotti will lead the rehearsal, which takes place place at The Tavern of Fine Arts, 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Johanna Ballou
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New Music Circle presents pianist Johanna Ballou and soprano Stella Markou in concert on Saturday, January 17, at 8 PM. "Johanna Ballou is a young American pianist who has been engaging American and European audiences with her magnetic stage presence and dynamic interpretations. Ballou’s January concert will include selections that employ a variety of modern classical approaches." The event takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: www.newmusiccircle.org.

The St. Louis Symphony’s Crescendo Circle presents Sips and Symphonies on Thursday, January 15, at 7:30 PM. "What is Sips and Symphonies? It is a great way to learn about music in a fun, casual environment. January's Sips and Symphonies brings musicologist Alex Stefaniak back to the Tavern for an entertaining and informative discussion of Mozart's Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter."" A special cocktail is created for each event to accompany the music. The event takes place at The Tavern of Fine Arts, 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Richard Goode
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David Robertson conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra along with pianist Richard Goode Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., January 17 and 18. The program features Lutoslawski's "Dance Preludes," Michael Tippet's "Fantasia concertante on a Theme of Corelli," and Mozart's "Piano Concerto No. 17" and "Symphony No. 41" ("Jupiter"). "Exuberant and introspective, charming and complicated, Mozart’s final symphony, " Jupiter," foreshadows the work of Beethoven and sums up what had happened in symphonic music up to that point. Hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, Richard Goode joins the orchestra for Mozart’s sublime Piano Concerto No. 17. " The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, January 12, from 7:30 – 9 PM. "Come by yourself or bring your quartet. Sight read through a Beethoven quartet or use this as an opportunity to put the finishing touches on that Hindemith Viola Sonata you have been working on. All ages and skill levels are welcome. We have a 6' grand piano and an accompanist." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The Karp Family Quartet in a program of music by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Dvorak on Saturday, January 17, at 2 p.m. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents soprano Christine Johnson and pianist Jon Garrett in an all-request show on Saturday, January 17, at 5 p.m. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents saxophonist Jessica Knopf and pianist Diana Umali in dance-inspired program featuring music by Piazzolla, Whitney, Schulhoff, Milhaud, and Francaix on Saturday, January 17, at 8 p.m. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of August 25, 2014

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Experimental Arts Open Improv on Thursday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m. "All musicians, artists, poets, and authors are welcome to perform with members of the house ensemble, the St. Louis Avant-Garde Ensemble featuring Tom Zirkle, percussion; Jim Hegarty, piano/electronics; Tracy Andreotti, cello; Fred Tompkins, flute; and Scott Price, guitar. Be a part of a growing community of experimental and collaborative arts in St. Louis. Bring your instrument, your words, or your canvas for an evening of spontaneous experimental creation." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The First Annual Battle of the Divas on Friday, August 29, at 8 p.m. "Join St. Louis area singers in the 1st Annual Battle of the Divas at the Tavern. Funds raised by performers will benefit T.A.B.S. (Take a Bow Showcase), a community theater group in Belleville, IL." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of August 18, 2014

Alec Feldges

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The Tavern of Fine Arts presents guitarist Alec Feldges on Thursday, August 21, at 8 p.m. "Classical guitarist Alec Feldges performs at the Tavern before returning to school at Mizzou. He will perform music by Granados, Sor, Mertz, and Fuenllana." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Rebin Ali's Benefit Concert and Going-Away Party on Saturday, August 23, at 5:30 p.m. "Join violinist Rebin Ali in a special benefit concert at the Tavern. Donations will be accepted and will go to offset Rebin's tuition at University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Joining Rebin on the stage will be:Vera Parkin, piano; Marc Thayer, violin; Emily Ottwein, soprano; and Magdalena Sustere, cello." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Sarah Price, soprano; Stephen Luermann, viola; and Jon Garrett, piano on Saturday, August 23, at 8 p.m. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of February 24, 2014

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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents a brass quintet concert featuring symphony members on Monday, February 24, at 6 PM as part of the Symphony in Your College program. The concert takes place at 1 Hairpin Drive at on the Southern Illinois University campus in Edwardsville, IL. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents a Pulitzer Series concert on Wednesday, February 26, at 7:30 PM. David Robertson will conduct members of the orchestra in a program of music by Steve Reich. The performance takes place at the Pulitzer Center for the Arts, 3716 Washington. For more information: stlsymphony.org

Benedetto Lupo

Juanjo Mena conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with piano soloist Benedetto Lupo in a program of music by Ginastera, Rachmaninoff, and Elgar. Performances take place on Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM, February 28 – March 2, at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. "Spanish conductor Juanjo Mena makes his STL Symphony debut leading Elgar 's Enigma Variations. Created by the composer as a musical puzzle, this work will astonish and delight with its unforgettable melodies including the famously noble 'Nimrod.' The centuries-old theme from Rachmaninoff 's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini comes to life as pianist Benedetto Lupo showcases an outstanding technical display against a gorgeous orchestral backdrop." For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents St. Louis Symphony Concertmaster David Halen and folk singers Dave Para and Cathy Barton in a program of music of the Civil War era on Wednesday, February 26, at 8 PM. "Two cherished Missouri folk singers, Dave Para and Cathy Barton, join David Halen for music from the Civil War era. The folk duo are multi-instrumentalists and helped found the Missouri Folk Festival over 20 years ago. Halen and members of the Symphony perform classical music from the era and also 'Ashokan Farewell,' written for the PBS Civil War series." The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra presents a Next Generation Chamber Music Concert on Tuesday, February 25, at 7 PM. The performance takes place at the Tavern of Fine Arts, 313 Belt. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Snow Trio

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The Snow Trio on Friday, February 28, at 8:00 PM. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents soprano Christine Johnson and pianist Jon Garrett on Saturday, March 1, at 2 and 8 PM. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.