Performances feature some of the best in classical music

Music lovers will have a couple of opportunities in the next several days to enjoy some classical music.

At 7 p.m. today, members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will present a free concert at St. Paul Lutheran Church, featuring a string quartet comprised of St. Louis Symphony musicians performing works by Arriaga, Dvorak and Gershwin. The concert is part of the �Symphony where you Worship� series and supported by Music at St. Paul. For more information, call (573) 243-2236 or visit www.stpauljackson.com.

At 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Bedell Performance Hall, you�ll have an opportunity to experience the most famous symphony ever written, Beethoven�s Fifth Symphony. The concert will feature the talents of the Concerto and Aria and Rising Star Competition winners. Tickets may be purchased by (573) 651-2265 or online at www.rivercampus.org.

This is yet another reminder the Cape Girardeau region offers many types of entertainment and cultural options for those looking for them. If you love classical music, we hope you get a chance today and/or tomorrow to enjoy a live experience with very talented musicians.