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Composer Spotlight A presentation by inventor/composers Jason Staczek and Ela Lamblin of music for their one-of-a-kind instruments. Jack Straw Studios, 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., jackstraw.org. Free. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 11.

Royal Opera House From Covent Garden, a broadcast of Verdi’s blood-and-thunder Sicilian Vespers. Guild 45th, 2115 N. 45th St., landmarktheatres.com. $15. 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 12, 11 a.m. Sun., Dec. 15.

Seattle Men’s Chorus For many, the holidays would be bleak and sere without this annual sparklefest. (All shows at Benaroya Hall except Dec. 12 in Tacoma and Dec. 14 in Everett; see flyinghouse.org for full info.) 388-1400. $28–$78. 8 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 12 & Sat., Dec. 14; 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15, Mon., Dec. 16, & Sun., Dec. 22.

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Inverse Opera: A more theatrical and intimate take on Messiah. (See article.) Opens Dec. 13. 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Ends Dec. 21., 781-9707, taproottheatre.org. Taproot Theatre, 204 N. 85th St., Seattle, www.taproottheatre.org, $15-$25, Opens Dec. 13, Fridays, Saturdays. Continues through Dec. 21.

Seattle Symphony It’s about time—the SSO hasn’t played “The Four Seasons” since March! Violinist Emma McGrath solos and conducts., Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $17 and up. 7 p.m. Fri., Dec. 13, 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14.

Choral Arts Their holiday concert includes guitar interludes. At Trinity Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave., 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14, and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 732 18th Ave. E., 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15. choral-arts.org.

Seattle Choral Company “An Irish Christmas: Carols and Anthems From the Emerald Isle.” Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 Tenth Ave. E., 800-838-3006, seattlechoralcompany.org. $25. 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 13–Sat., Dec. 14.

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The Met: Live in HD Conductor James Levine, not seen in the Met pit for health reasons since spring 2011, returns with a new production of Verdi’s ebullient Falstaff. See metopera.org for participating theaters. 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 14; encored 6:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 18.

Northwest Youth Harp Ensemble Carols and other holiday music. Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., spl.org. Free. 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14.

SeaChordsmen “Home for the Holidays” in four-part harmony. Philadelphia Church, 7704 24th Ave. N.W., seachordsmen.org. $7–$15. 2 & 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14.

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Seattle Pro Musica

A Ceremony of Carols and other choral works by Benjamin Britten. Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore, seattlepromusica.org. 3 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14.

Northwest Chorale Their Messiah will benefit local food banks. Make a donation and watch the loaves and fishes multiply! University Christian Church, N.E. 50th St. & 15th Ave. N.E., 522-9853, nwchorale.org. Donation. 6:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14.

Market Street Singers Holiday music of all kinds. First Lutheran Church Ballard, 2006 N.W. 65th St., marketstreetsingers.org. Donation. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14.

Northwest Chamber Chorus Holiday music in “Winter’s Warmth.” Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N., 523-1196, northwestchamberchorus.org. $12–$22. 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14.

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Neal Kosaly-Meyer SEE EAR SUPPLY, PAGE TK.

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Opus 7 From this choir, Britten’s A Boy Was Born and John Muehleisen’s Consolation, a piece commemorating the first anniversary of the Newtown shootings. St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., 782-2899, opus7.org. $18–$20. 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 14.

Northwest Girlchoir “Holiday Countdown!” Meany Hall, UW campus, 527-2900, northwestgirlchoir.org. $8–$23. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15.

Orchestra Seattle/Seattle Chamber Singers Clinton Smith leads their Messiah. First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W., 800-838-3006, osscs.org. $10–$25. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15.

Seattle Jewish Chorale Music for Hanukkah. Seattle Jewish Community School, 12351 Eighth Ave. N.E., 800-838-3006, seattlejewishchorale.org. $5–$12. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15.

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Seattle Mandolin Orchestra

Messiah like you’ve never heard it. Green Lake United Methodist Church, 6415 First Ave. N.E., 595-7206, seattlemandolin.org. $12–$15. 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 15.

Medieval Women’s Choir A preview of their Dec. 21 concert, “Christmas in the Cloister.” Seattle Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., medievalwomenschoir.org. Free. Noon, Tues., Dec. 17.