Classical, Etc. Seattle Opera Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Consul is less—far less—an

Classical, Etc.

Seattle Opera Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Consul is less—far less—an opera about political oppression than an opera that uses political oppression for its own ends. Not even Seattle Opera’s solid and handsome production, and not even the grandly committed performance of lead soprano Marcy Stonikas, could persuade me that he meant a word of it. Menotti wrote an opera ostensibly about the horrors of dehumanization in which the empty characters exist only to be manipulated for his ulterior motives. That’s one hell of a sick irony. GAVIN BORCHERT McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 389-7676, seattleopera.org. $25 and up. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 5 & Fri., March 7.

En Chordais Byzantine and Greek folk music from this visiting ensemble. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. and Union St., 215-4747, benaroyahall.org. $30. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 6.

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Corey Hamm Contemporary works—Ligeti, Brett Dean, and more—from this UBC pianist. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., March 6.

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Empty Words/Song Books/Complete Human Another in Neal Kosaly-Meyer’s series of the text/performance pieces of John Cage. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., waywardmusic.blogspot.com. $5–$15. 8 p.m. Thurs., March 6.

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Seattle Symphony SEE THE PICK LIST, PAGE 22.

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Seattle Composers Salon A new-music open-mike night, hosted by Tom Baker. This month, music by Clement Reid, Coreena, Aaron Keyt, and Jay Hamilton.Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., composersalon.com. $5–$15. 8 p.m. Fri., March 7.

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The Esoterics Music evoking the seas opens this a cappella choir’s nature-inspired season. At St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 N.E. 45th St., 8 p.m. Fri., March 7; St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 732 18th Ave. E., 8 p.m. Sat., March 8; and Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4142 42nd Ave. S.W., 2 p.m. Sun., March 9. theesoterics.org. $10–$20.

Laura Husbands Mertz, Lauro, Brouwer, and more for classical guitar. Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., 297-8788, fryemuseum.org. Free. 2 p.m. Sat., March 8.

Seattle Labor Chorus Join “the musical voice of labor in Seattle” in this sing-along. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N., 524-7753, seattlelaborchorus.org. $5–$15. 7 p.m. Sat., March 8.

Ensign Symphony & Chorus Religious music by Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. and Union St., 215-4747, benaroyahall.org. $16–$36. 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 8.

Tudor Choir Devotional music from their namesake era. Blessed Sacrament Church, 5050 Eighth Ave. N.E., 323-9415, tudorchoir.org. $20–$30. 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 8.

Gallery Concerts Baroque chamber music for gamba, recorder, and harpsichord. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W., 726-6088, galleryconcerts.org. $20–$35. 7:30 p.m. Sat., March 8, 3 p.m. Sun., March 9.

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Seattle Pro Musica Choral music for Lent, including David Lang’s modern reworking of a medieval mystery play. St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., seattlepromusica.org. 8 p.m. Sat., March 8–Sun., March 9.

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Seattle Symphony Chamber Music Britten, Shostakovich (the 13th Quartet), and more form SSO musicians. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. and Union St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $39. 2 p.m. Sun., March 9.

Seattle Bach Choir Bach’s “Actus tragicus,” plus Bruckner, Mendelssohn, and more. Trinity Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave., seattlebachchoir.org. $15–$18. 3 p.m. Sun., March 9.

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Lake Washington Symphony The rebirth, in a way, of the Bellevue Philharmonic: Several BPO emeriti have gathered to launch this new group. Michael Miropolsky conducts. Lake Washington High School, 12033 N.E. 80th St., Kirkland, 800-838-3006, lwso.org. $15–$25. 3 p.m. Sun., March 9.

Auburn Symphony Chamber Music ASO members play music by Prokofiev and Frank Proto. St. Matthew Episcopal Church, 123 L St. N.E., Auburn, 253-887-7777, auburnsymphony.org. $10–$17. 4 p.m. Sun., March 9.

Circle of Friends Piano and chamber music by Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Schumann. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $10. 4:30 p.m. Sun., March 9.

Onyx Chamber Players All Beethoven: The “Archduke” Trio and more. First Church Seattle, 190 Queen Anne Ave. N., 800-838-3006, onyxchamberplayers.com. $10–$25. 5 p.m. Sun., March 9.

UW Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern band Big-band standards and originals. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 10.

UW Bands Bach, Hindemith, and more from the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Tues., March 11.

Travis Brass The brass ensemble from the U.S. Air Force band plays marches, jazz, ragtime, and more. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. and Union St., benaroyahall.org. Free. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 12.

UW Choirs The Chamber Singers and University Chorale perform. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Wed., March 12.