St. Louis classical calendar for the week of June 15, 2015

The 442s

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Nine Network presents The 442s in concert on Monday, June 15, at 7:30 p.m.  "The 442s take the stage to share their distinctive and innovative blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock music. Attendees are welcome to bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets, or purchase dinner and beverages from one of several food trucks that will be on site before the concert. At 7:00 p.m., the St. Louis Symphony’s Volunteer Association will sponsor hands-on musical activities for children and families."  The performance takes place at The Public Media Commons, 3653 Olive in Grand Center.  For more information: ninenet.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents A Little Lunch Music, a free concert with soprano Devon Guthrie (Pulcheria in Richard the Lionheart), tenor Charles Sy (Adolfo in La rondine), bass-baritone Brandon Cedel (Isacio in Richard the Lionheat), and pianist Damien Francoeur-Krzyzek, on Monday, June 15 at 12:30 PM.  The concert takes place at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood,
100 East Adams Avenue in Kirkwood.  For more information, you may visit experienceopera.org or call 314-961-0644.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Rossini's comedy The Barber of Seville in rotating repertory with three other operas through June 27. This week's performance is on Wednesday, June 17, at 1 p.m. "There's a good reason it's one of the world's most popular operas! Rossini's zany and sparkling score sets the gold standard for opera that is fresh, elegant, funny, and brimming with vocal fireworks. Delight as the young barber Figaro helps Count Almaviva steal the beautiful Rosina from under the nose of her doddering guardian." Performances take place at the Loretto-Hilton Center at 135 Edgar Road on the Webster University campus. All performances are sung in English with projected English text. For more information: experienceopera.org or call 314-961-0644. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

Emmeline
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Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Tobias Picker's drama Emmeline in rotating repertory with three other operas through June 27. This week's performances are on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 8 p.m. "Inspired by a compelling true story from a mill town in 19th century New England, Emmeline’s heart-wrenching saga echoes the age-old Oedipus legend." Performances take place at the Loretto-Hilton Center at 135 Edgar Road on the Webster University campus.  All performances are sung in English with projected English text.  For more information: experienceopera.org or call 314-961-0644.

Richard the Lionheart
Photo: Ken Howard

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents the American premiere of Handel's Richard the Lionheart in rotating repertory with three other operas through June 26. This week's performance is on Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m. "If you only know him from Robin Hood, you don't know the whole story of Richard the Lionheart. Shipwrecked on the way to the Third Crusade, one of England's bravest kings must disguise himself to protect his future bride and prevent war in a foreign land. But who can he trust in this all-too-real game of thrones? Handel's virtuosic vocal writing in this opera, never before heard in the United States, makes Richard an eagerly-anticipated event for all music-lovers." Performances take place at the Loretto-Hilton Center at 135 Edgar Road on the Webster University campus. All performances are sung in English with projected English text. For more information: experienceopera.org or call 314-961-0644. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

La Rondine
Photo: Ken Howard

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Puccini's La Rondine in rotating repertory with three other operas through June 28. This week's performances are Thursday, June 18, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 20, at 1 p.m. "Can a beautiful, sophisticated Parisian courtesan find happiness with a young man from the country? Or is her love affair doomed by a past she cannot keep secret? Celebrated OTSL music directorStephen Lord brings Puccini's gorgeous music and romantic storytelling to life in this stunning, newbelle epoque period production." Performances take place at the Loretto-Hilton Center at 135 Edgar Road on the Webster University campus. All performances are sung in English with projected English text. For more information: experienceopera.org or call 314-961-0644. Read the 88.1 KDHX review!

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles on Friday, June 19, at 7:30 p.m.   "Classical Mystery Tour returns live with the STL Symphony presenting their legendary tribute to the Fab Four from Liverpool.  More than just a rock concert, this show presents over 30 Beatles tunes including “All You Need is Love,” “Hey Jude,” “Twist and Shout” and much more.  This tribute features the best of the Beatles like you’ve never heard them before!”  The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.  For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Cary Hoffman in My Sinatra on Sunday, June 21, at 2 p.m.   "For Father’s Day, join the STL Symphony and actor Cary Hoffman for a 100th birthday celebration in honor of Frank Sinatra. Hoffman brings his celebrated PBS Special, a very true, hilarious and poignant one-man musical play about his love and idolization for his hero Frank, to Powell Hall. Hoffman authentically sings just like his hero, as he weaves over 20 classic Sinatra songs, creating a musical score about his lifelong obsession with Ol’ Blue Eyes.”  The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand.  For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents guitarist Alec Feldges on Friday, June 19, 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 pianist Nicholas Susi on Saturday, June 20, at 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.

Christopher Houlihan

Trinity Lutheran Church presents organist Christopher Houlihan in concert of music by Bach, Brahms, and a full performance of Louis Vierne's Symphony No. 4 in G Minor, on Sunday, June 21, at 7:00 p.m. "Christopher Houlihan has won wide acclaim for his performances all over North America. Nicknamed by his fans as the 'Fred Astaire of the pipe organ,' he has been praised by The Wall Street Journal for his 'dazzling performances' and The New York Times for his 'flexibility and clarity.' Following his Disney Hall debut this fall with members of the LA Philharmonic Brass, the Los Angeles Times called Houlihan 'the next big organ talent'." Trinity Lutheran Church is at 812 Soulard St. in Soulard. The concert is free, although donations will be accepted.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of February 10, 2014

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The Bach Society of St. Louis presents an A Choral Celebration of St. Louis on Sunday, February 16, at 3 PM at The Touhill Center on the UMSL campus. “Seven of the region’s finest choirs will present a diverse choral music concert reflecting St. Louis’ rich heritage. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the city of Saint Louis, this benefit concert will be offered free to the public, with donations benefiting the Assistance League of St. Louis…Jim Connett from the Radio Arts Foundation will be the host. Under the umbrella of St. Louis Sings and the Bach Society of Saint Louis, the program will feature: the Bach Society of Saint Louis Chorus, Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, Ambassadors of Harmony, St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON Chorus, the Archdiocesan Chorus, St. Louis Children’s Choirs, and the UMSL University Singers.” For more information: www.bachsociety.org

The 442s

The Center for the Humanities at UMSL presents The 442s on Monday, February 10, at 12:15 PM at the J. C. Penney Conference Center, room 402, on the UMSL campus. "The 442s are what we get when two outstanding members of the world-renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra combine with two of the city's finest jazz musicians from the Erin Bode Group. Join us to hear this exciting new acoustic instrumental quartet named for the modern standard tuning of 442 Hz. Brought together by the innovative and inspired compositions of Adam Maness, who plays guitar, accordion, melodica, and glockenspiel in the group, The 442s also features Shawn Weil on violin, Bjorn Ranheim on cello, and Sydney Rodway on bass. In addition to performing, The 442s discuss their unique partnership, compositional style, recording project, and genre-defying sound that is gaining them local and national attention." For more information: www.umsl.edu/~cfh

The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents Even More Love Fest, featuring soprano Miran Halen and pianist Alla Voskoboynikova, on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 PM. The program features music by Poulenc, Thuille, Farkas, and Hahn. The concert takes place at The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

The Chamber Players of St. Louis and the Laclede Quartet presents a concert by the Maryville Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, February 16, at 3 PM. The concert of Austrian Favorites features Telemann's Concerto in G for viola, Haydn's Symphony No. 68, and Schubert's Symphony No. 8. The concert takes place at the Maryville University Auditorium, 650 Maryville University Drive. For more information: maryvillesymphony.com.

The Kingsbury Ensemble

The Kingsbury Ensemble presents Vivaldi, Venetian Cantatas and Concertos on Saturday, February 15, at 7:30 PM. “The Kingsbury Ensemble, St Louis early music group on period instruments, will present a program of instrumental and vocal music of the Italian Baroque. Guest soprano Kristen Watson,praised in the New York Times for her "beautifully shaped, carefully nuanced singing" joins Kingsbury musicians Margaret Humphrey and Marc Thayer, violins, Douglas Worthen, flute, Elizabeth Ramos, viola, Ken Kulosa and Stephanie Hunt, cellos, Fred DeVaney, bass, and Maryse Carlin, harpsichord. On the program: concertos for one and two cellos, concerto for flute "La Notte", cantatas "Nulla in Terra Pax Sincera" and "O qui Coeli", all by Antonio Vivaldi.” The performance takes place at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 201, South Skinker. For more information: www.kingsburyensemble.com

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Lift Every Voice: A Black History Month Celebration on Friday, February 14, at 7:30 PM. The concert is part of the STL Symphony in the City series. “his annual concert celebrates African-American cultures and traditions that have influenced the history of St. Louis, as well as cities around the world. Join conductor Kevin McBeth and the St. Louis Symphony IN UNISON chorus to commemorate influential leaders who helped shape history.” The concert takes place at Powell Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents the classic film Casablanca with the score performed live by the orchestra on Saturday, February 15, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 16, at 2 PM. "Cozy up next to your sweetheart Valentine’s weekend for this screening of the ultimate love story. The 1942 classic film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman will be played in its entirety with the score performed live by the STL Symphony. It’s the perfect date night for any couple - Here’s lookin’ at you, Kid.” The concert takes place at Powell Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Clarion Brass

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents The Clarion Brass on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 11 and 12, at 10 AM. “Composed of five of the best brass players St. Louis has to offer, the Clarion Brass captures the beauty and majesty of brass repertoire. Led by St. Louis favorite, trumpeter Mary Weber, Clarion Brass performs numerous concerts, educational master classes and private events throughout the St. Louis area.” The Sheldon is at 3648 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, February 10 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.