Classical, Etc.

Stuart Isacoff This pianist/author presents “The American Piano,” tracing the art from C.P.E. Bach to Jerry Lee Lewis. Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 2.

Christian Pincock Group New music, including live composition, for large ensemble. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., waywardmusic.blogspot.com. $5–$15. 8 p.m. Thurs., May 2.

Seattle Symphony A Mass and a symphony by Haydn flank a horn concerto by Mozart. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $19–$76. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 2, 8 p.m. Sat., May 4.

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Oregon Symphony Carlos Kalmar conducts Weill’s Seven Deadly Sins (with vocalist Storm Large) plus Schubert, Ravel, and a new work by Narong Prangcharoen. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $19–$112. 7:30 p.m. Fri., May 3.

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Seattle Composers Salon Tom Baker curates and emcees this new-music open-mike night. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., composersalon.com. $5–$15. 8 p.m. Fri., May 3.

Illumni Men’s Chorale American music of all kinds: William Billings, Richard Rodgers, and more.Christ Episcopal Church, 4548 Brooklyn Ave., 659-5894, illumni.net. $10. 3 p.m. Sat., May 4.

Baroque Northwest Chamber music from the court of Louis XIV and the salons of the grand siecle. Trinity Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave., 920-3822, baroquenorthwest.com. 7:30 p.m. Sat., May 4.

Russian Chamber Music Foundation of Seattle A gala concert (dinner, raffle, etc.), rep TBA. Columbia Tower Club, 701 Fifth Ave., 75th Floor, 622-2010, russianchambermusic.org. $50–$150. 8 p.m. Sat., May 4.

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Keith Eisenbrey From this pianist/composer, his own music and John Cage’s. Chapel Performance Space, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. $5–$15. 8 p.m. Sat., May 4.

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Seattle Opera An all-woman evening: Poulenc and Puccini’s one-acts La voix humaine (a woman confronts her lover over the phone) and Suor Angelica (a nun confronts, or is confronted by, her past). McCaw Hall, Seattle Center, 389-7676, seattleopera.org. $25 and up. Opens May 4. 7:30 p.m. Wed. & Sat., plus 2 p.m. Sun., May 12. Ends May 18.

Seattle Symphony A “Beyond the Score” multimedia performance of Beethoven’s Fifth. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $19–$84. 2 p.m. Sun., May 5.

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Seattle Wind Symphony Brahms, Bernstein, and much more, including the premiere of Gerard Schwarz’s Above and Beyond. Meany Hall, UW campus, 425-442-9334, seattlewindsymphony.org. $5–$20. 3 p.m. Sun., May 5.

Octava Chamber Orchestra Closing their season with Beethoven, Rossini, and more. Maple Park Church, 17620 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood, 425-743-2288, octavachamberorchestra.org. $5–$15. 6 p.m. Sun., May 5.

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Gamelan Pacifica Music from this Indonesian percussion orchestra. Cornish College/PONCHO Concert Hall, 710 E. Roy St. $10–$20. 7 p.m. Sun., May 5.

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Medieval Women’s Choir A celebration of the music of St. Hildegard of Bingen. On May 5 at 7 p.m., an open sing ($10); on May 11 at 8 p.m., the full choir ($22–$25). St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., 264-4822, medievalwomenschoir.org.

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UW Ives Festival Concerts and more explore the work of this American iconoclast. Mon., May 6 The UW Symphony performs Ives songs (and Sibelius’ Second). Tues., May 7 Cristina Valdes plays the massive “Concord” Sonata. Wed., May 8 Songs and chamber music. See music.washington.edu for full schedule of additional events.

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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center SEE THE WIRE, PAGE TK.

Salish Sea Early Music Festival Trio sonatas: Lully, Handel, and more. Christ Episcopal Church, 4548 Brooklyn Ave., salishseafestival.org. Donation. 7:30 p.m. Tues., May 7.

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Composer Spotlight Composer Peter Vukmirovic Stevens presents his new work August Ruins, played by cellist Paige Stockley. Jack Straw Studios, 4261 Roosevelt Way N.E., jackstraw.org. Free. 7:30 p.m. Wed., May 8.

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Jon Kimura Parker He’ll play his solo piano arrangement of The Rite of Spring to honor the ballet’s centennial—and as if that weren’t enough, Mussorgsky’s epic Pictures at an Exhibition. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, uwworldseries.org. $20–$44. 7:30 p.m. Wed., May 8.