St. Louis classical calendar for the week of November 17, 2014

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The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Epitaph, featuring works by Debussy, Stravinsky, Schubert, Golijov and Caplet on Tuesday, November 18, at 7:00 PM, as part of its Chamber Project on Tap series. "In this program with works by master composers Debussy, Stravinsky, Schubert, Golijov and Caplet, we examine what is left behind after we depart. Harp, flute, clarinet and string quartet are the featured performers. " The performance takes place at 4 Hands Brewing Company, 1220 South 8th Street. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org.

McKendree College presents a St. Louis Symphony Mondays concert featuring member of the SLSO on Monday, November 17, at 7:30 PM. The concert takes place in the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on the college campus in Lebanon, IL. For more information: thehett.com.

The St. Louis Symphony’s Crescendo Circle presents Sips and Symphonies on Thursday, November 20, at 7:30 PM. “What is Sips and Symphonies? It is a great way to learn about music in a fun, casual environment. On the third Thursday of each month, we get together at Tavern of Fine Arts to listen to and discuss a piece of music being performed at an upcoming concert at Powell Hall. We will have a different guest moderator each month who will help lead an informal conversation about the music.” A special cocktail is created for each event to accompany the music. This month, Steven Jarvi will present Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons". 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.

David Robertson conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra along with violin soloists Dana Edson Myers and Rebecca Boyer Hall on Friday at 8 p.m., November 21. "David Robertson explores the themes of music and drama, with a meditation, a march, and a ballet, including selections from Grieg’s Peer Gynt and Copland’s Four Dances from Rodeo. Perhaps the best known of all, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, famously featured in Disney’s Fantasia." The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

David Robertson conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra along with mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, tenor Paul Groves, and cellist Daniel Lee on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., November 22 and 23. " Vocalists Susan Graham and Paul Groves perform Mahler’s most personal work, Das Lied von der Erde, alongside David Robertson and the STL Symphony. In this late composition, Mahler uses the instruments of the orchestra to achieve a chamber-style intimacy. STL Symphony Principal Cello Daniel Lee shines in Schumann’s most enigmatic work, the Concerto in A minor." 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 the mezzo-sporano Rebecca Hatlelid and pianist Jon Garret on Saturday, November 22, at 8 PM. "Rebecca Hatlelid, mezzo-soprano, holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Southeast Missouri State University. Her performances in school include Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro and the Witch in Hansel and Gretel. Jon Garrett is a recording artist, composer, collaborative pianist and lyric tenor based in Saint Louis, Missouri. His compositions have been featured in performances by the Chamber Chorus and Missouri Ballet Theatre. He has performed with Winter Opera St. Louis, Union Avenue Opera, the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus, Missouri Ballet Theatre and Stray Dog Theatre." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Bill Stein, Director of Music Ministries, First Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood, on Friday, November 21, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org.

The Touhill Performing Arts Center presents The University Singers and Vocal Point on Monday, November 17, at 7:30 PM at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri at St. Louis campus. "Under the direction of Jim Henry, UMSL’s select choral ensembles University Singers and Vocal Point present a diverse selection of works representing over three centuries of choral music composition. From sacred works by Vivaldi and Bruckner, to the music of contemporary composers Orban, Chien, and Elder, to world folk songs, to selections from the Great American Songbook, to holiday favorites, there is something for every taste, all performed by two of St. Louis’s premier vocal ensembles." For more information: touhill.org.

The Touhill Performing Arts Center presents a Piano Studio Concert on Tuesday, November 18, at 7:30 PM at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri at St. Louis campus. "Please join us for the wonderful evening of piano music. Students of Alla Voskoboynikova will perform music by Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Rachmaninov and other composers in the most elegant atmosphere of Lee Theater. Meet the performers after the concert at the lobby." For more information: touhill.org.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a student recital on Monday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. "Join the talented students of Washington University in a performance of works for various instruments. This event is open to the public and free." The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City, MO. For more information: music.wustl.edu.

The Washington University Department of Music presents the Washington University Wind Ensemble featuring Jonathan Reycraft, trombone, on Thursday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m. "Join the Washington University Wind Ensemble and trombonist Jonathan Reycraft in a performance of Bert Appermont’s piece, Colors. This performance is Co-Sponsored by the Community Partnerships Program of the St. Louis Symphony. The Washington University Wind Ensemble will also perform pieces by Steven Bryant, Robert Jager, and Darius Milhaud." The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City, MO. For more information: music.wustl.edu.

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

The Bach Society at Powell Hall

The Bach Society of St. Louis presents a program of Bach instrumental works on Sunday, November 16, at 2:30 PM at The Church of Saint Michael and Saint George, 6345 Wydown. “Concertmaster Lenora-Marya Anop is joined by members of the Bach Society Orchestra, including harpsichordist Charles Metz, cellist Ken Kulosa, flutist Catherine Edwards, and pianist Sandra Geary in an informal program of Bach instrumental works. Limited seating in the old-world ambiance of the Great Hall. Meet and chat with the performers over a glass of wine after the performance.” For more information: www.bachsociety.org

The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents Wine, Women and Song on Monday and Tuesday, November 10 and 11, at 7:30 PM. "Chamber Music Society of St. Louis features St. Louis Women’s HOPE Chorale; harpist Megan Stout; horns Roger Kaza and Thomas Jöstlein." The concert takes place at The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Epitaph, featuring works by Debussy, Stravinsky, Schubert, Golijov and Caplet on Friday, November 14, at 8:00 PM. "In this program with works by master composers Debussy, Stravinsky, Schubert, Golijov and Caplet, we examine what is left behind after we depart. Harp, flute, clarinet and string quartet are the featured performers. " The performance takes place at The Chapel Venue, 6238 Alexander Drive. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org Christ Church Cathedral presents Stella Markou, soprano; Elsie Parker, clarinet; Ken Kehner, piano; and Bill Lenihan, guitar in a program of music by Schubert, Weber, Jacobs, and Stamitz on Sunday, November 16, at 2 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral is at 13th and Olive downtown. For more information: christchurchconcerts.org.

The St. Louis Brass Band presents Blazing Brass on Sunday, November 16, at 2:30 p.m. " This concert will be a blend of traditional and contemporary repertoire for the British Brass Band, performed with the Spirit of St. Louis. From “Henry V” by Ralph Vaughn Williams to “Pastime with Good Company” by Henry VIII, and “Silverado” to “St. Louis Blues”, there will be music to fit all tastes. J.S. Bach will even make an appearance with “Toccata in d minor” performed as only a Brass Band can do it! As a part of the Educational Outreach Program of the St. Louis Brass Band, a large group of high school and college brass students will be invited to join the band to perform several selection for a rousing finale to each half of the concert." The concert takes place at United Methodist Church "The Gathering," 101 Bemiston Avenue in Clayton, MO. For more information: stlbb.org.

Jun Märkl conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra along with piano soloist Orli Shaham and violin soloists Helen Kim and Xiaoxiao Qiang in an all-Beethoven program on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., November 15 and 16. "Our all-Beethoven concert features Orli Shaham in Beethoven’s First Piano Concerto and the dual talents of the STL Symphony’s outstanding violinists, Helen Kim and Xiaoxiao Qiang, in his lyrical Romances. This program showcases Beethoven’s early works as he was first emerging as a master composer." The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Steven Jarvi conducts The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra in Elgar's "Enigma Variations" on Friday, November 14, at 8 PM. The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Second Presbyterian Church presents a Thanksgiving Concert on Sunday, November 16, at 2:30 p.m. " The Second Church Chorale and Orchestra with conductor Andrew Peters present a program in celebration of Thanksgiving. The performance features George Frideric Handel’s “Dettingen Te Deum” for soloists, choir, and orchestra. The church is at 4501 Westminster Place in the Central West End. For more information: secondchurch.net.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, November 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

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents the Illumine Ensemble on Friday, November 14, at 8 PM. " Twists and turns abound as the Illumine Ensemble weaves “Little Red Riding Hood” and other tales into a modern and humorous adventure for the whole family set to music by composer Robert Broemel, who will be in attendance. Broemel’s music hearkens back to the era of silent film, making for plenty of drama as they weave through the story. At each decision point in the story, the audience will choose the outcome, so the tale never goes the same way twice!" 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 Heather Fehl on Saturday, November 15, 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

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Dr. William Sullivan, organist at Laclede Groves Chapel on Friday, November 14, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of October 27, 2014

The Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis

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Christ Church Cathedral presents the Bel Canto Women's Ensemble with pianist Jordan Ault in a program of music by Bach, Biebl, Gabriel Faure, and Marti on Sunday, November 2, at 2 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral is at 13th and Olive downtown. For more information: christchurchconcerts.org.

Eliot Unitarian Chapel presents a Friends of Music concert on Sunday, November 2, at 3 PM. "The program will feature: Steven Cheng and Lee Demertzis performing Johannes Brahms' Sonata no. 2 in A major for violin and piano; and The New Muse Piano Duo of Paola Savvidou and Jonathan Kuuskoski, joined by saxophonist Leo Saguigiut, performing Sorex by Emily Doolittle, Departure/Train by Patrick Clark, and Rambunction by Stacey Barelos." Eliot Unitarian Chapel is at 100 South Argonne in Kirkwood. For more information: fomcstl.org

First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood presents a concert by The Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis on Sunday, November 2, at 7 p.m. "The Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis welcomes several guests for their second concert of the season. The Arianna Quartet joins us in performance with Elgar's Introduction and Allegro. In 1904 Elgar was was asked to compose a piece for the newly-formed London Symphony Orchestra, and he decided to write only for that orchestra's string section. Patrick Jackson is our guest conductor for Britten's Simple Symphony. Rodrigo's Fantasia Para un Gentilhomme will feature guitarist Benjamin Minden-Birkenmaier and conducted by Music Director Allen Carl Larson. The concert concludes with Tchaikovsky's Serenade for Strings conducted by Associate Music Director Wendy Lea. The audience is invited to meet the soloists and musicians at a reception immediately following the concert." First Presbyterian Church is at 100 East Adams in Kirkwood. For more information: metro-orch.org.

The Sheldon Concert Hall presents the a cappella vocal ensemble Chanticleer in concert on Tuesday, October 28, at 8 p.m. "Called 'the world's reigning male chorus' by 'The New Yorker' magazine, the San Francisco-based, Grammy award-winning ensemble returns to The Sheldon! With a seamless blend of its twelve male voices, ranging from countertenor to bass, Chanticleer thrills with its interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance and jazz, to gospel and adventurous new music." The Sheldon is at 3658 Washington in Grand Center. For more information: thesheldon.org.

The St. Louis Civic Orchestra presents "Brahms Meets America" on Saturday, November 1, at 7 p.m. "Kimberly McCoul Risinger will be performing the St. Louis premiere of Zyman's Concerto No. 2 for Flute and Orchestra on November 1 at 7 p.m. She recently performed the US premiere of the piece with the Illinois State Symphony Orchestra. We will also be performing Samuel Barber's First Essay for Orchestra and Brahms Symphony No. 4." The concert takes place at the Purser Center at Logan University, 1851 Schoettler Rd in Chesterfield, MO. For more information: stlco.org

The St. Louis Symphony presents a showing of the film Gladiator Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., November 1 and 2. Justin Freer conductions the orchestra and chorus in a live performance of the score to accompany the movie. 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 guitarist Deyan Bratic on Saturday, November 1, at 8 PM. "Returning to the Tavern, classical guitarist and acclaimed author Deyan Bratic will present an exciting and culturally diverse program touching upon the hallmarks of the classic guitar repertoire." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Brent Johnson on Friday, October 31, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of October 20, 2014

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John Storgårds

John Storgårds conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and violin soloist Heidi Harris in Mendelssohn's "Violin Concerto" Sibelius's "Symphony No. 1," and Paufnik's "Landscapes" Friday and Saturday, Ocrober 24 and 25, at 8 p.m.  "Our own STL Symphony Associate Concertmaster Heidi Harris will perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, a popular masterpiece of the violin repertoire that makes the heart sing.  Known as the musical voice of his country, Sibelius captured the essence of Nordic landscapes in works such as his First Symphony." The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center.  For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Steven Jarvi conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in "Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo," a special Family Concert featuring Saint-Saëns's "Carnival of the Animals" on Sunday, October 26, at 3 p.m. "The STL Symphony and the Saint Louis Zoo join forces to show audiences just how musical animals can be! This playful program, based on John Lithgow’s popular children’s book, features Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, Henry Mancini’s Baby Elephant Walk and more." 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 The Perseid String Quartet with pianist Diana Umali on Thursday, October 23, at 8 PM.  “The Perseid String Quartet returns to the Tavern for a program that includes Mozart’s famous Quartet No. 14, K. 465, known as the “Dissonance” quartet for the highly unusual and unstable harmonies used in the introduction. On the second half, the quartet teams up with pianist Diana Umali for Schumann’s Piano Quintet, Op.44, an emotive and often boisterous work which the composer said gave “his creative imagination…a new lease on life." The concert is free, donations are accepted and a percent of sale goes to support the performers. Come and enjoy dinner and a drink as we share this beautiful music!”  The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.   For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Tim Jansen, Music Director, St. Anthony of Padua Church, on Friday, October 24, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series.  "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand.  For more information: www.third-baptist.org

Joseph Gascho
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The Washington University Department of Music presents a harpsichord recital by Joseph Gascho on Wednesday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m. The program includes works by J.S. Bach and Buxtehude, and C.P.E. Bach.  "Harpsichordist Joseph Gascho enjoys a multifaceted musical career as a keyboard artist, conductor, teacher and producer. In 2002, he won first prize in the Jurow International Harpsichord Competition. His most recent recording, Españoletas, featuring Harmonious Blacksmith and percussionist Glen Velez, will be released this summer. Recent performing highlights include concerts with the National Symphony at Carnegie Hall, the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra, and conducting Idomeneo for the Maryland Opera Studio. A graduate of the Peabody Institute and the University of Maryland, he taught harpsichord and chamber music at George Washington University before accepting his most recent post at the University of Michigan." The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City, MO.  For more information: music.wustl.edu

The Washington University Department of Music presents a guitar recital by Kirk Hanser of the Washington University faculty on Friday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m.  "The performance will feature music by American composers, including Robert Beaser, Brian Head, Andy York, Michael Hedges, and local bandleader/composer Kim Portnoy. Many friends will be joining Hanser onstage during the evening, including flutist Paula Kasica and guitarist John McClellan." The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City, MO.  For more information: music.wustl.edu

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of October 13, 2014

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Leonard Slatkin conducts the Detroit Symphony
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The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents St. Louis, America, featuring on Monday and Tuesday, October 13 and 14, at 7:30 PM. "Chamber Music Society of St. Louis opens our 2014-15 Season with a concert, to be performed twice, saluting St. Louis and our City’s 250th birthday. As a part of the American Arts Experience – St. Louis, we will showcase music written in honor of America. Recognized as a top interpreter of American music, and having deep-rooted St. Louis ties, Leonard Slatkin, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Conductor Laureate, is the perfect choice as our Guest Artist for this program. Leonard will share the stage with CMSSL musicians in performances of Variations On Yankee Doodle by Henri Vieuxtemps, works by Aaron Copland, Scott Joplin, and our CMSSL version of Leroy Anderson’s The Typewriter, and the always delightful Variations on America by Charles Ives." The concert takes place at The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

Conductor laureate Leonard Slatkin conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and soloist David Halen, violin, in Bruch's "Violin Concerto No. 1," Berlioz's "Symphonie Fastastique," and Slatkin's own composition "Endgames" Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., October 17 and 19. "Leonard Slatkin makes his annual return to Powell Hall to conduct Berlioz’s epic and autobiographical Symphonie fantastique which tells the story of an artist's self-destructive passion for a beautiful woman. David Halen celebrates his 20th season as concertmaster performing Bruch’s warm-hearted Violin Concerto with the former Music Director who appointed him to his post with the STL Symphony." The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Lang at the
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David Robertson conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and soloists Lang Lang, piano, and Mark Sparks, flute, in Bach's "Orchestra Suite No. 2" and Tchaikovsky's "Piano Concerto No. 1" Saturday, October 18, at 8:30 p.m. The concert is part of the annual Red Velvet Ball formal fundraising event. "We are thrilled to welcome internationally-acclaimed piano sensation, Lang Lang, to Powell Hall for this annual fundraising concert benefiting the STL Symphony. Declared by The New York Times as "the hottest artist on the classical music planet," Lang Lang will perform Tchaikovsky’s triumphant Piano Concerto No. 1 with David Robertson and the STL Symphony." The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony’s Crescendo Circle presents Sips and Symphonies on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 PM. "What is Sips and Symphonies? It is a great way to learn about music in a fun, casual environment. On the third Thursday of each month, we get together at Tavern of Fine Arts to listen to and discuss a piece of music being performed at an upcoming concert at Powell Hall. We will have a different guest moderator each month who will help lead an informal conversation about the music." A special cocktail is created for each event to accompany the music. This month, there will be a lively and informal discussion/presentation of Berlioz's "Symphonie fantastique" and Tchaikovsky's "Piano Concerto No. 1." 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.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, October 13, 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.

Kirk Hanser

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Kirk Hanser and Friends on Friday, October 17, at 6 PM. "Guitarist Kirk Hanser will be joined by several musical friends for an early evening's performance featuring the guitar! Music of American composers including Andy York, Michael Chapdelaine, Michael Hedges and many others." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Craig Datz, Organist at Missouri United Methodist Church, Columbia, Missouri, on Friday, October 17, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org

The Washington University Symphony presents a free concert featuring bassoonist Andrew Gott on Monday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m. The program will include Beethoven’s Overture to Fidelio and Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suites, ending with the popular "In the Hall of the Mountain King". The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City, MO. For more information: music.wustl.edu

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of September 29, 2014

Hans Leitner

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis presents an organ concert by Hans Leitner on Sunday, October 5, at 2:30 p.m.  "World renowned organist, composer and teacher Hans Leitner makes his St. Louis debut performing on the 7,621 pipes of the Great Cathedral Organ at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Since the fall of 2003 he has served as organist and cathedral vicar at the Cathedral of Our Lady in Munich. At the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich he had from 2003 to 2011 held a lectureship in liturgy and church music practice. Prior to this appointment he was organist of the cathedral and Vicar to the High St. Stephan Cathedral Passau, where he also acted as an organ expert of the diocese of Passau."  The Cathedral is at 4431 Lindell in the Central West End.  For more information: cathedralconcerts.org.

McKendree College presents soprano Christine Brewer with Craig Terry and Hugh Russell on Sunday, October 5, at 3 PM.  " The superstar soprano returns to her hometown for a special recital with pianist Craig Terry of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Canadian baritone Hugh Russell. Named “one of the top 20 sopranos of all time” by BBC Music, the Grammy Award-winning recording artist is renowned for her soaring range, boundless power and control, and vibrant personality."  The concert takes place in the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on the college campus in Lebanon, IL.  For more information: thehett.com.

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents members of the St. Louis Symphony in a program of chamber music by Vaughan Williams, Ravel, and Brahms, on Sunday, October 3, at 7 p.m.  “Cathedral Concerts continues it’s series of FREE concerts that brings the great music to you. The featured players in each concert are St. Louis Symphony members Kristin Ahlstrom, violin and Bjorn Ranheim, cello, joined by Matthew Mazzoni, piano and Scott Kennebeck, tenor.”  The performance takes place at St. Peter Catholic Church in Kirkwood.  For more information: www.cathedralconcerts.org

Markus Stenz conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, along with soloists Carolyn Sampson, soprano, and Patrick Carfizzi, bass-baritone, in Brahms's "German Requiem" and "Four Preludes and Serious Songs" (arranged by Detlev Glanert) Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., October 4 and 5.  "With its German text and emphasis on consoling the living, Brahms’ glorious "Ein deutsches Requiem" is partnered with Glanert’s stylistic interpretation of Brahms’ songs with his overlaying piece, Four Preludes and Serious Songs.  This concert of Brahms’ choral works promises to be uplifting." 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 Joo Kim (violin), and James Czyzewski (cello), with Vera Parkin on piano on Monday, September 29, at 6:30 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 Jay Chacon, baritone, with Jon Garrett, piano on Friday, October 3, at 8 PM.  "Jay and Jon have brought five different and unique programs to Tavern of Fine Arts over the last year. They have decided to do one last program together before Jay takes off to NYC. Bringing together a selection from each of the previous programs, it will be a night of great music, wonderful memories, and a lot of fun. German lieder and Wagner from Bach to Berg: A Dietrich Fischer Dieskau Tribute, songs from Way Off Broadway, Les Bestiaire by Poulenc from Love, Loss, and Animals, works from Jake Heggie: American Composer, traditional Hispanic songs from Música Hispánica. Also featured will be music by Timothy Jansen from his original composition OperaAntics! with Jansen at the piano." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood.  For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Dr. Joerg Abbing of the Hochschule für Musik Saar, Saarbrücken, Germany on Friday, October 3, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series.  "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand.  For more information: www.third-baptist.org

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of September 22, 2014

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The Artist Presentation Society presents violinist Qian Yin and pianist Po-Chuan Chiang on Sunday, September 28, at 3:00 p.m. in a program of music by Handel, Chausson, Bartok, and Franck. The performance takes at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road. For more information: www.apsmusic.org.

Alice Conway

Eliot Unitarian Chapel presents a Friends of Music concert on Sunday, September 28, at 3 PM. 'Alice Conway, mezzo-soprano and Nancy Mayo, piano, performing "Frauen Liebe und Leben" by Robert Schumann; and two Italian arias: "Di tanti palpiti" from Gioachino Rossini's "Tancredi"; and "All'afflitto è dolce il pianto" from Gaetano Donizetti's "Robert Devereux". James Nacy and Daniel Henderson, cellos, performing Jean Barriere, "Sonata no. 10 in G major for Two Cellos"; David Popper, "Suite for Two Cellos," Op. 16; and Paul Tortelier, "Siamois".' Eliot Unitarian Chapel is at 100 South Argonne in Kirkwood. For more information: fomcstl.org

The Kranzberg Arts Center presents The Matthew Munses Quartet on Monday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m. "Drawing upon a breadth of musical styles, the Matthew Muneses Quintet seeks to express the collective voice of its members. Presenting primarily original music, this group is dedicated to reaching new audiences through its eclectic blend of jazz, rock, classical and multi-cultural folkloric musics." The Kranzberg Center is at the corner of Grand and Olive in Grand Center. For more information: www.matthewmunesesmusic.com.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis, in collaboration with a coalition of area arts and community organizations, presents #WithNormandy: A Concert for Peace and Unity, a free ninety-minute program focusing on spirituals and American songs, on Sunday, September 28, at 4:30 p.m. “A powerhouse collection of singers who believe that the performing arts can play an important role in cultivating an environment of hope and support for the young people in north St. Louis County, including jazz artists, blues musicians, choirs, cabaret singers, and classically trained musicians.” Performers include opera singers Denyce Graves and Christine Brewer; nationally acclaimed St. Louis performers Derrell Acon, The Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Experience, Julia Bullock, Duane Foster, Erika Johnson, and Jermaine Smith; as well as The Normandy High School Choir, the Cote Brilliante Presbyterian Men’s Choir, and the Shalom Church. The concert takes place at Normandy High School’s Viking Hall 6701 St Charles Rock Rd. For more information: experienceopera.org/withnormandy.

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents members of the St. Louis Symphony in a program of chamber music by Vaughan Williams, Ravel, and Brahms, on Friday, September 26, at 7:30 p.m and again on Sunday, September 28, at 7 p.m. “Cathedral Concerts continues it's series of FREE concerts that brings the great music to you. The featured players in each concert are St. Louis Symphony members Kristin Ahlstrom, violin and Bjorn Ranheim, cello, joined by Matthew Mazzoni, piano and Scott Kennebeck, tenor.” The performance takes place at St. Anselm Catholic Church in Creve Coeur on Friday and at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in the Shaw Neighborhood of the City of St. Louis on Sunday. For more information: www.cathedralconcerts.org

Douglas Neidt

The St. Louis Guitar Society's Great Artist Guitar Series presents Douglas Niedt on Saturday, September 27, at 8 p.m. "A St. Louis favorite son, Douglas gained instant fame at age seventeen upon winning the Chet Atkins International Guitar Competition among 300 applicants. He has studied at the Segovia Master Classes, the Juilliard School and with Christopher Parkening, Narcisco Yepes & Jorge Morel. Recognized for his excellence in teaching, he is head of the guitar program at the Conservatory of Music and Dance, University of Missouri at Kansas City. His programming includes music of Latin America, as well as American popular composers such as Duke Ellington, Richard Rodgers, and Dave Brubeck." The performance takes at the Ethical Society of St. Louis, 9001 Clayton Road. For more information: ethicalstl.org.

David Robertson conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and oboe soloist Cally Banham in Sibelius's "Swan of Tuonela," John Adams's "My Father Knew Charles Ives," and Prokofiev's "Symphony No. 5" Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., September 27 and 28. "The STL Symphony is known for its outstanding performance of Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony garnering a Grammy® Award for their recording of the popular work in 1985. Prokofiev's work dazzles with brilliant percussion and majestic woodwinds while one of John Adams' pieces is brought to life with the orchestra performing the autobiographical and vibrant piece, My Father Knew Charles Ives." 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 cellists James Nacy and Daniel Henderson on Friday, September 26, at 8 p.m. "Cellists James Nacy and Daniel Henderson perform a program of duos by cellists who were composers. Or . . . is that composers who were cellists? In any case, they are playing music of Barriere, Boccherini, Offenbach, Popper, Klengel and Tortelier." 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 Jon Garrett on Saturday, September 28, 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.

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Scott Montgomery, Director of Music Ministries at Holy Cross Church, Champaign, Illinois on Friday, September 26, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org

Winter Opera presents its Winter Fall Opera Gala on Friday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. "Winter Opera's top artists will be there to perform while you enjoy an amazing dinner at Dominic's Trattoria in Clayton. Help us celebrate the opening of our Eighth Season in style! Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m. The ticket prices includes a four-course dinner, wine and entertainment." The event takes place at Dominic's Trattoria, 200 South Brentwood in Clayton. For more information: www.winteroperastl.org

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of September 15, 2014

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The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Passion, featuring works by Bach, Beethoven, Kenji Bunch and Kevin Puts on Tuesday, September 18, at 7:00 PM. “Exploring the passion that makes the heart sing and that keeps us going through thick and thin, this program features works by Bach, Bunch, Puts, and Beethoven for violin, cello, clarinet and marimba.” 88.1 KDHX senior performing arts critic Chuck Lavazzi will be the narrator for Bunch's "Sonnet 128." The performance takes place at The Schlafly Tap Room, 2100 Locust. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org

The St. Louis Symphony celebrates "Talk Like a Pirate Day" with a showing of the film Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., September 19-21. Richard Kaufman conductions the orchestra and chorus in a live performance of the score to accompany the movie. The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony’s Young Friends of the Symphony presents Sips and Symphonies on Thursday, September 18, at 7:30 PM. “What is Sips and Symphonies? It is a great way to learn about music in a fun, casual environment. On the third Thursday of each month, we get together at Tavern of Fine Arts to listen to and discuss a piece of music being performed at an upcoming concert at Powell Hall. We will have a different guest moderator each month who will help lead an informal conversation about the music.” A special cocktail is created for each event to accompany the music. This month, symphony keyboardist Peter Henderson will discuss Prokofiev's Symphony No. 5. 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.

Alexander Schutt

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Alexander Schutt performing the six Bach Cello Suites on Tuesday, September 17, at 7:30 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.

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by David Harrison of Irvington United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana. on Friday, September 19, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of September 1, 2014

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Stephen Price, Resident organist of Beck Chapel at Indiana University, on Friday, September 5, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org

The Arianna String Quartet

The Touhill Performing Arts Center presents The Arianna String Quartet in "Dynamic Duo," on Friday, September 5, at 8 PM at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri at St. Louis campus. "The season kicks off with two legendary works of the chamber repertoire that promises a night of unforgettable expression and emotional power. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.127; JOHANNES BRAHMS: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op.115 with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra principal clarinetist Scott Andrews." For more information: touhill.org.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of May 19. 2014

Ingrid Laubrock and Tom Rainey

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The New Music Circle presents the NMC Showcase on Tuesday, May 20, at 7:00 PM. "Featured artists will include: Tom Rainey and Ingrid Laubrock, Tyler Damon, and Nathan Cook. Drummer Tom Rainey and saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock are perhaps two of New York City's most active jazz improvisers and sought-after collaborators, and both may be found on any given night performing with musicians such as Anthony Braxton, Tim Berne or Craig Taborn. Drummer Tyler Damon (Bloomington, Indiana) will also make a return to St. Louis after playing a recent concert last summer at the St. Louis Art Museum in a power-house trio with Darin Gray and Mars Williams. Damon will be performing in an improvised trio with Kevin Harris (modular synth) and guitarist Chris Trull (Yowie). St. Louis sound-artist and label proprietor Nathan Cook will round out this event with a performance combining electronic, acoustic, and playback sounds." The performance takes place at the William A Kerr Foundation, 21 O'Fallon Street. For more information: newmusiccircle.org

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Opening the Doors to 27 rue de Fleurus: The world premiere of “27”. "Audiences will have the unique chance to enter the world of Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas through the music of composer Ricky Ian Gordon and the words of librettist Royce Vavrek in this world premiere, the second in Opera Theatre's New Works, Bold Voices cycle. Led off with remarks by Mr. Gordon and Mr. Vavrek, in this panel audiences will learn more about the famous salons that Stein and Toklas hosted, as well as the many luminaries and artists that crossed their doorstep. Additional panelists include conductor Michael Christie and director James Robinson, OTSL's artistic director." It's part of their Spotlight on Opera, a series of four insightful dialogues exploring the ideas in each season's opera, and it takes place on Monday, May 19, at 7:30 PM at the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road. For more information, you may visit experienceopera.org or call 314-961-0644.

The St. Louis Chamber Chorus presents Concert VI: The Ancients Speak – Old Church Slavonic. “Hymns and prayers in contrasting styles, but all in the Russian tradition, are provided by Stravinsky and John Tavener, Schnittke and Georgy Sviridov, and Tchaikovsky and Arvo Part. Our Composer-in-Residence, Yakov Gubanov, will travel to St. Louis for the world premiere of a new work he has written specially for the Chamber Chorus.” The concert takes place on Sunday, May 25, at 3 PM at Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church, 1413 N 20th St. For more information: www.chamberchorus.org

St. Louis Symphony musicians Lorraine Glass-Harris and Wendy Rosen, violins, Leonid Gotman, viola, and Cathie Lehr, cello, perform a program to honor veterans on Sunday, May 25, at 3 PM as part of the Symphony Where You Worship program. The concert takes place at New Mt. Sinai Mausoleum, 8430 Gravois Rd. For more information: www.stlsymphony.org/symphony_worship.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Kenneth Kulosa, cello, performing the Bach Cello Suites 2, 4 and 6 on Tuesday, May 20, at 7:30 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 Darwyn Apple, violin with Wen Shen, piano on Saturday, May 24, 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.

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Robert Stubbs of Centenary Methodist Church, Lebanon, Indiana on Friday, May 23, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of May 12, 2014

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The Bach Society of St. Louis presents Beyond All Mortal Dreams on Sunday, May 18, at 3 PM at Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster Place. “From the opening strains of Rene Clausen's Tonight Eternity Alone to the closing bars of Stephen Paulus' Pilgrim's Hymn, "heavenly" describes the entire experience. A selection of new yet accessible compositions by John Tavener, Eric Whitacre, Morten Lauridsen, Steven Stucky and Howard Helvey is highlighted by the premiere of a new work by Stephen Mager. Anchoring the concert is the striking and meditative ‘Mass for Double Chorus' by Swiss composer Frank Martin.” For more information: www.bachsociety.org

The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis presents Hardcore Classics 2014, featuring Dvorak's Serenade for Winds, Copland's Appalachian Spring, and Debussy's Debussy Danse Sacree et Danse Profane for Harp and Strings on Tuesday, May 13, at 7:30 PM. The concert takes place at The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington. For more information: chambermusicstl.org.

The Laclede Quartet

The Chamber Players of St. Louis and the Laclede Quartet present a concert by the Laclede Quartet on Saturday, May 17, at 7 PM. The concert takes place at the Maryville University Auditorium, 650 Maryville University Drive. For more information: lacledequartet.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Aphrodisiacs and the Placebo Effect: The Elixir of Love. "Food and drink have long been thought to awaken dormant desires and inspire passion. Led off with remarks by guest speaker Catherine Neville of Feast Magazine, this program will explore the evolving legend of aphrodisiacs, the allure of fine food and drink, and the role that a false aphrodisiac plays in helping the hero in The Elixir of Love find happiness. Additional panelists include conductor and OTSL music director Stephen Lord, and director Jose Maria Condemi." It's part of their Spotlight on Opera, a series of four insightful dialogues exploring the ideas in each season's opera, and it takes place on Monday, May 12, at 7:30 PM at the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road. For more information, you may visit experienceopera.org or call 314-961-0644.

The St. Louis Low Brass Collective presents a trombone recital by Nitzan Harozon, Principal Trombone with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, on Tuesday, May 13, at 7:00 PM. "Pianist Peter Henderson will accompany Mr. Haroz. A native of Israel and Principal Trombone of the LA Philharmonic since 2012, Mr. Haroz previously served as Principal Trombone of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1995. He is an active recitalist, chamber musician and a frequent clinician at conferences worldwide." The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: www.stllbc.org

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents Stayin' Alive: a Tribute to the Bee Gees on Saturday, May 17, at 7:30 PM. "Brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb brought disco to the forefront and became one of the best-selling music acts of all time. Join the STL Symphony and guest vocalists for an evening of disco classics, including “Stayin' Alive,” “How Deep is Your Love,” “Night Fever” and more." The concert takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Shepley Program of Music and Arts presents a concert by soprano MeeAe Cecilia Nam on Sunday, May 18, at 2 PM. " Soprano MeeAe Cecilia Nam has extensive performance experience as soloist in recitals, oratorio, sacred music, chamber and orchestral concerts, and operas in the United States, Germany, Austria and South Korea. She has gained a fine reputation for her musical interpretations with her numerous concerts in recent years." The recital takes place at Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust. Admission is free. For more information: christchurchconcerts.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a classical open stage night on Monday, May 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 How Do I Love You, a program featuring Sara Gottman, mezzo-soprano, with Jon Garrett, piano on Tuesday, May 13, at 7:30 PM. "Sara Gottman, a southern Illinois native and frequent performer in the St. Louis area, received her BM in vocal performance from Millikin University before returning home and receiving her MM in vocal performance from Washington University. She has worked professionally with a number of local companies including Winter Opera St. Louis (in roles including Dryad in Ariadne auf Naxos, Flora in La Traviata, and Lola in Cavalleria Rusticana - which she reprised at the Southern Illinois Music Festival) and in the chorus of Union Avenue Opera productions such as Il Trovatore, La fille du régiment, Pikovaya Dama, and Madama Butterfly." 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 Kenneth Kulosa, cello, performing the Bach Cello Suites 1, 3 and 5 on Wednesday, May 14, at 7:30 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 the Illumine Ensemble in a program of music by Mozart, Bright Sheng, Zoltan Kodaly, Jenni Brandon, and Jean Francaix on Saturday, May 17, at 5 PM. “The Illumine Ensemble collaborates with the Missouri History Museum illustrating St. Louis's rich history through five themes: River, Spirit, Community, Conflict, and Spectacle. They explore each of the five concepts via chamber music from 1764 to the present day incorporating images and tales from the Museum's 250 in 250 exhibit. Celebrate the city's birth on the Mississippi, experience the excitement of the Jazz Age, hear songs of the many peoples who have called St. Louis home, and dig deeper into our past in this multifaceted performance.” 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 Jay Chacon, baritone, with Jon Garrett, piano and special guest Rebecca Hatlelid, mezzo-soprano on Saturday, May 17, at 8 PM. " Jay and Jon are at the Tavern again presenting the music of American composer, Jake Heggie. They will be performing arias and scenes from his operas of Dead Man Walking, Moby Dick, and For A Look Or A Touch, as well as his song cycle for baritone, A Question Of Light. *ADVISORY* dramatic material. Graphic references of murder, rape, and Holocaust life." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Christiano Rizzotto ( of Rio de Janiero, Brazil), Director of Music and Organist, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Duncan, OK on Friday, May 16, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of May 5, 2014

The Illumine Ensemble

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The Missouri History Museum presents 250: A Concert in Five Themes on Thursday, May 8, at 7 PM in the Lee Auditorium. "The Illumine Ensemble illustrates in sound five themes of St. Louis's rich history: river, spirit, community, conflict, and spectacle. Explore these concepts via chamber music from 1764 to the present day, incorporating images and tales from the Museum's 250 in 250 exhibition." The Missouri History Museum is at Skinker and DeBaliviere in Forest Park. For more information: mohistory.org.

Opera Theatre of St. Louis presents Mozart's Women and The Magic Flute. "The New York Times called Jane Glover's conducting of the Metropolitan Opera's recent production of The Magic Flute “spirited” and “graceful... a magisterial performance.” More than being a brilliant conductor, Ms. Glover has been knighted as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and has literally written the book on the women in Mozart's life with her critically acclaimed 2006 book, Mozart's Women. Leading off the program with a discussion of the women on-stage and off-stage that made The Magic Flute, with a special emphasis on the character of the Queen of the Night, this panel also features director and designer Isaac Mizrahi and choreographer John Heginbotham." It's part of their Spotlight on Opera, a series of four insightful dialogues exploring the ideas in each season's opera, and it takes place on Monday, May 5, at 7:30 PM at the Ethical Society, 9001 Clayton Road. For more information, you may visit experienceopera.org or call 314-961-0644.

The St. Louis Art Museum presents Metropolitan Opera Live at SLAM: Rossini's La Cenerentola (Cinderella) on Saturday, May 10, at 11:45 AM. The live digital HD video broadcast from New York takes place in The Farrell Auditorium at the Art Museum in Forest Park. For more information: slam.org.

Nicholas Phan

David Robertson conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and tenor Nicholas Phan in Britten's Les Illuminations, along with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 and the St. Louis premiere of Marc-André Dalbavie's La Source d'un regard Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM, May 9-11, at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. “Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 is a musical journey from darkness into light and triumph over despair. The symphony ends with a triumphant march as a fitting finale to the season. Ask David Immediately following the Friday evening performance, join David Robertson on the Orchestra Level for an informal Q&A. Ask David a question about the program, music in general or the STL Symphony. FREE for all ticketholders. Sponsored by University College - the adult, evening program at Washington University in St Louis.” For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents the Arianna String Quartet on Tuesday, May 6, at 7:30 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 the Heather Fehl, soprano, with Jon Garrett, piano on Thursday, May 8, at 7:30 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 flautists Shelly Monier and Rebekah Watkins and pianist Diana Umali in a program of flute music by Gaetano Donizetti, Andre Jolivet, Paul Hindemith, Franz Doppler, Libby Larsen, and Ian Clarke on Saturday, May 10, 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.

Adult Flute Choir

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents the Flute Society of St. Louis Adult Flute Choir on Saturday, May 10, at 4 PM. " The Adult Flute Choir is comprised of flutists (college age and above) from the St. Louis community of varying careers and musical backgrounds. The choir performs regularly during the season (September through May) at venues such as nursing homes, FSSL events, church services, school tours, flute recitals, etc." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Jeffrey Cooper, Organist and Choirmaster at St. John's Episcopal Church, Elkhart, Indiana on Friday, May 9, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of April 28, 2014

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St. Louis Cathedral Concerts presents The Alleluia Ringers on Friday, May 2, at 8 PM at the cathedral at 4431 Lindell. “The Alleluia Ringers, just one of Concordia University's fine musical groups, is comprised of 14 undergraduate students who ring 6 octaves (73 bells) and 6 1/2 octaves of handchimes (79). The group is chosen by audition each fall. This is the 27th year under the direction of Dr. John Behnke.” The performance takes place at the cathedral at 4431 Lindell. For more information: www.cathedralconcerts.org.

McKendree College presents the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra on Sunday, May 4, at 3 PM. "Nearly 100 of the region's finest young musicians, ages 12 to 22, represent 35 schools throughout greater St. Louis and beyond. The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra has had a significant impact on the region's student musicians for the past 41 years." The concert takes place in the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on the college campus in Lebanon, IL. For more information: thehett.com.

The Missouri Women's Chorus presents Romantic Women, a concert exploring the depth of music written for women's voices by the masters of the Romantic period, on Sunday, May 4, at 3 PM. " Selections will include the Johannes Brahms "Ave Maria" which he wrote for his Hamburg Frauenchor, Verdi's "Laudi alla Vergine Maria," which has been described as one of the "most beautiful a cappella pieces ever composed for women," a surprisingly modern series of six choruses by Sergei Rachmaninoff, and other gorgeous works composed for women's choruses. Come experience the beautiful music that inspired major composers of the 19th century!" The concert takes place at Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 North Union in the Central West End. For more information: www.missouriwomenschorus.org.

The St. Louis Art Museum presents Metropolitan Opera Live at SLAM: Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte on Saturday, May 3, at 11:45 AM. The live digital HD video broadcast from New York takes place in The Farrell Auditorium at the Art Museum in Forest Park. For more information: slam.org.

Carlos Izcaray

Carlos Izcaray conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Orff's Carmina Burana and Steve Reich's The Four Sections Thursday through Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM, May 1-4, at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand. “Often found in pop culture, Orff's riveting masterpiece is best known for its driving rhythms, evocative lyrics and the spellbinding “O Fortuna.” Experience Carmina burana live with the STL Symphony and Chorus. It's guaranteed to give you goosebumps.” For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The St. Louis Symphony presents a program featuring Jooyeon Kong and Melody Lee, violins; Christian Tantillo, viola; and Elizabeth Chung, cello on Thursday May 1, at noon as part of the Symphony in Your College series. The performance takes place at Whelpley Auditorium at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, 4588 Parkview Place. For more information: stlsymphony.org/symphony_college.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents violinist Fiona Brickey in a program of music by Bach, Bruch and Beethoven on Wednesday, April 30, at 7:30 PM. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Christine Johnson

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents soprano Christine Johnson on Thursday and Saturday, May 1 and 3, at 7:30 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 Rebecca Dellegrazio and pianist Diana Umali on Friday, May 2, at 8 PM. " Soprano Rebecca Dellegrazio and pianist Diana Umali return to Tavern of Fine Arts on Friday, May 2 at 8 PM to present scenes of SPRING, Scenes of LOVE, Scenes from the GARDEN, and Scenes of HOME. They will be joined by soprano Melissa Peterson, tenor Jon Garrett, and narrators Rick & Karen Zelle. Artist Brian Anderson will be drawing live during the concert. His finished drawings will be raffled off at the conclusion of the concert." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

Third Baptist Church presents an organ concert by Nicholas Mourlam of the University of Notre-Dame on Friday, May 2, at 12:30 PM as part of its free Friday Pipes series. "Join us on Fridays at Third Baptist Church for Friday Pipes, the free organ recital series celebrating the restoration of the church's 72-rank Kilgen/Möller pipe organ. Each week a different performer will be presenting a program of classical, church, and theatre organ music in the beautiful sanctuary of Third Baptist. This season's performers come from across the USA, and even from around the world. Free parking is available in the church lots on Washington Avenue." Third Baptist Church is at 620 N Grand. For more information: www.third-baptist.org.

The Town and Country Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of the music of Brahms, Osborne, and Sibelius on Sunday, May 4, at 2:3o PM. The performance takes place in Ridgway Auditorium at The Principia, 13201 Clayton Road. For more information: tcsomo.org