Fall classical music includes Powell Hall reopening, new operas and a 'War Requiem'

St. Louis continues to punch above its weight class for the diversity of classical music offerings here. The fall highlights include:

‘Votre Toast: An Evening of Opera Music and Merriment’

When: 8 p.m. Sept. 27

Where: Greenfinch Theater & Dive, 2525 S. Jefferson Ave.

How much: $10-$20

More info: greenfinchstl.com/events

Magpie Opera Collective is a new group of approximately 14 early-career vocal artists, who will kick off their first season with “Votre Toast,” a night of opera, song and cocktails.

‘Patricia Sings Piaf’

When: 8 p.m. Oct. 9

Where: The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Ave.

How much: $46-$66

More info: thesheldon.org

This fall, acclaimed soprano — and now artistic director of Opera Theatre of St. Louis — Patricia Racette tours a program called “Patr