St. Louis classical calendar for the week of May 20, 2019

This week, the St. Louis Chamber Chorus gives us Hope, New Music Circle gives us a season finale, and the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra closes its season with a concert classic.

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The St. Louis Chamber Chorus

The St. Louis Chamber Chorus presents Hope on Sunday, May 26, at 3 pm. "Romantic literature from Beethoven and Hugo Wolf are contrasted with more contemporary expressions of joy and triumph by Benjamin Britten and Darius Milhaud, while American composer William Schuman offers some humorous versions of advertisements originally placed in the Sears & Roebuck catalog! A highlight will be the world premiere of “Hope” written specially for the occasion by poet Charles Anthony Silvestri and our new Composer-In-Residence Mårten Jansson." The concert takes place at Congregation Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue Road. For more information: www.chamberchorus.org.

The New Music Circle presents Natural Information Society and Bitchin Bajas on Saturday, May 25, at 8 pm. "Natural Information Society is a shifting collective led by bassist, composer, and improviser Joshua Abrams. A long-time presence in the Chicago jazz and experimental music community, he's spent the past five years releasing albums-including Natural Information, Represencing, and the recent double LP Magnetoception-that have concentrated on meditative, pulse-driven music. Lead by Cooper Crain -of Chicago-based krautrock revivalists, Cave- Bitchin Bajas' music draws inspiration from the minimalist and new age records of the late '60s and '70s. Their group crafts patient and serene zone-out music that made heavy use of vintage synthesizers and tape loops." The performance takes place at Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp. For more information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Gemma New

Gemma New conducts the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra on Sunday, May 26, at 3 pm. The program includes Bruch's Scottish Fantasy, featuring concerto competition winner Theo Bockhorst, and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of May 28, 2018

The St. Louis Symphony dominates the concerts this week, with two "pops" events and the final Youth Orchestra concert of the season.

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The Chamber Project St. Louis

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The Chamber Project St. Louis presents Choice on Saturday, June 2, at 8 p.m "Always fun, this program is chosen by you, our audience. All of the favorites it one giant concert, determined by YOUR votes throughout the season. The program is a secret, so find out what won!" The concerts take place at The Chapel Venue, 6238 Alexander Drive. For more information: www.chamberprojectstl.org.

Kevin McBeth conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and vocal group Boyz II Men on Thursday, May 31, at 7:30 pm. "One of the most iconic R&B groups in music history-Boyz II Men-joins the SLSO for a one-night-only concert event at Powell Hall. The four-time Grammy Award-winning trio has redefined popular R&B with hits including 'End of the Road,' 'I'll Make Love to You,' 'One Sweet Day,' 'Motownphilly' and more. Don't miss this concert event featuring twenty years of timeless hits and smooth harmonies all in one night." The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Brent Havens conducts The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and vocalist Tony Vincent in A Tribute to Tom Petty on Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 pm. "The SLSO pays homage to the life and success of the legendary musician-Tom Petty-in a one-night-only concert experience. From lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to his memorable solo career, the beloved rock star has created timeless hits including 'American Girl,' 'Free Fallin'' and 'Learning to Fly.'” Hear the music of one of the best-selling artists of all time, while honoring the late rock 'n roll icon." The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

Gemma New conducts the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra on Sunday, June 3, at 3 pm The program consiste of Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" Overture, Walton's Viola Concerto, and Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique." The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

St. Louis classical calendar for the week of February 27, 2017

The Metropolitan Orchestra at Union Avenue Christian Church

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Conductor Allen Carl Larson leads The Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis in a program of works by Debussy, Britten, Finzi, and Schubert on Sunday, March 5, at 7 p.m. Andrew Peters, Assistant conductor with share the podium. Soloists are Megan Stout, Keith Boyer, Peter Ullfers, and Jeanine York-Garesche. The concert takes place at First Presbyterian Church, 100 East Adams in Kirkwood. For more information: metro-orch.org.

The St. Louis Brass Band presents Glorious Brass on Sunday, March 5, at 2:30 p.m. "Christ Church Cathedral is one of the premiere concert venues in the city and is a wonderful showcase for the Saint Louis Brass Band. It is also a visual treat for anyone who has not visited this St. Louis landmark. The Brass Band will present a tour de force of contemporary and traditional concert music, showcasing the musical talents of the entire ensemble. The Youth Brass Band will also perform in this wonderful venue. This concert is a part of the Christ Church Cathedral Concert Series." The concert takes place at Christ Church Cathedral at 13th and Olive downtown. For more information: stlbb.org.

The Romero Family

The St. Louis Classical Guitar Society presents The Romero Family in concert on Saturday, March 4, at 8 p.m. "For over 55 years three generations of Romeros have delighted audiences all over the world! Formed in 1956 by Celedonio Romero with his sons Celin, Angel, and Pepe, the Quartet now consists of Celin Romero; his son Celino (who joined in 1990); Lito Romero, son of Angel Romero (who joined in 1996); and the world-renowned Pepe Romero." The performance takes at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: guitarstlouis.net.

The St. Louis Philharmonic Orchestra presents a concert of music by Von Suppe, Beethoven, and John Rutter on Friday, March 3, at 8 p.m. The program includes Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 and Rutter's The Gift of Life-Six Canticles of Creation. The concert takes place at in the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts on the Lindenwood University campus in St. Charles. For more information: stlphilharmonic.org.com.

Bernard Labadie
Photo: Francois Rivard

Bernard Labadie conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra along with flute soloist Mark Sparks in an all-Bach program on Friday at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m., March 3-5 The program consists for Bach's four Orchestral Suites. The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. More information: stlsymphony.org.

Gemma New conducts the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra and soprano soloist Rayna Campbell on Friday, March 3, at 8 p.m. "The St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra continues their 2016/2017 season with a concert in partnership with Opera Theatre Saint Louis' Monsanto Artists-in-Training program, featuring soprano Rayna Campbell. Music Director Gemma New leads the orchestra through a dramatic program that includes excerpts from Bizet's Carmen and Tchaikovsky's heartbreaking Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”. Don't miss your chance to hear the most talented young musicians from across the St. Louis region! Tickets are free." The performance takes place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.