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Nabucco Presented by Opera Carolina. Composer Giuseppe Verdi. Sung in Italian w/ projected English titles. October 23, 7:30pm. October 25-26, 8pm. Tickets range from $10-$79. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

North Carolina Symphony A performance. Thu., Oct. 9. Call for ticket information. George A. Batte Jr. Fine Arts Center, Wingate University. 704-233-8300.

O. S. Tyagarajan Indian Classical music vocal performance with Delhi P. SunderRajan on Violin and Neyveli Narayanan on Mridangam. Performance in the Tyler-Tallman Hall. Sun., Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Call for ticket information. www.geocities.com/cmacmusic. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2353.

Olivia Newton-John Albert-George Schram conducting the Charlotte Symphony Pops. October 31-November 1, 8pm. $18-65. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

On the Wings of Song Carolina Voices's newest vocal group, Heritage Chorale, under the direction of Wayne Robinson, presents an evening of gospel, jazz and exotic choral music. Sun., Nov. 2, 7 p.m. Tickets $7 in advance/senior/student, $10 at the door. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave. 704-374-1564.

On With The Snow Charlotte Symphony Lollipop series for young listeners ages 4-9. Featuring Jaquelyn Piro and George Dvorsky. Sat., Nov. 29, 11 a.m. $8-18. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Opera Babes International babes Karen England and Rebecca Knight continue to top the classical charts with their powerful renditions of operatic classics. They join the Charlotte Philharmonic for an evening of glorious music. Charlotte Shout Kick-off Event. Fri., Sept. 5, 8 p.m. $25-$45. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Orion Weiss 21-year old Weiss is a recipient of a 2002 Avery Fisher Career Grant. Performance in the Tyler-Tallman Hall. Mon., Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $10 for seniors. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

Philharmonia of the Nations Justus Frantz, Founder and Chief Conductor. Sun., Nov. 9, 3 p.m. Tickets range from $25-$65. Call for more details. Carolinas Concert Association, P.O. Box 11356. 704-527-6680.

Plena Libre Salsa and other Caribbean influences fuse to make exciting rhythms! Music of Puerto Rico-sizzling contemporary dance floor arrangements. Charlotte Shout event. Sat., Sept. 20, 8 p.m. $22-$25. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Roth Duo Wolfgang Roth, violin, Bette Roth, harp - both are principal players of the Charlotte Symphony. Mon., Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Admission is free. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont.

Sing Out, Charlotte! Carolina Voices will sponsor a daylong concert which will be kicked off by the Greater Salem Baptist Church Choir. Afternoon and evening will feature Gospel Choirs as well as an eclectic mix of jazz and classical vocal ensembles. The audience is invited to drop in at any time to this free event. Charlotte Shout event. Sun., Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave. 704-374-1564.

Sir James Galway Galway, supreme interpreter of the classical repertoire for flute, possesses a sound and virtuosity that have made him one of the most sought-after artists. He is featured in Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 2, as well as Brahm's Third Symphony and Hindemith's Symphonic Metamorphosis. Christof Perick conducting. September 12-13, 8pm. $20-$75. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra David Baker, Musical Director. Tue., Oct. 7, 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25-$65. Call for more details. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble Fri., Oct. 24, 8 p.m. No cover charge. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Symphony on the Square A favorite fall mainstay of the Charlotte's Symphony's Season is the free Symphony on the Square concert held annually at the corner of Trade and Tryon Streets. Be sure to bring your lunch outside to get the most out of the noon lunch hour with the city's premier group of classical musicians - the Charlotte Symphony. Wed., Sept. 17, 12 p.m.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra A unique collective, the hybrid forms of music this band creates range from classical and rock to Broadway and R&B - brought to life by singers and musicians of each genre. Mon., Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Call for ticket information. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Two-Piano Recital Cynthia Lawing and Gloria Cook in performance in the Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall. Thu., Sept. 11, 8 p.m. Free. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.

University Choirs Concert www.uncc.edu/music. Fri., Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. No cover charge. Rowe Recital Hall, UNCC.

Young People's Concert - Show & Tell! Features Rossini Overture to the opera La Gazza Ladra, Ponchielli Dance of the Hours from Opera La Gioconda, Saint-Saens Dance Macabre and Grieg Peer Gynt Suite #1. Sun., Nov. 2, 3 p.m. Adults $8, students/seniors $6. University City United Methodist Church, 6100 W. Sugar Creek Road.