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Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall concert with Junior Youth Orchestra. www.charlottesymphony.org. Wed., Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m. $4-$6. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 704-972-2000.
Christmas Wonderland Charlotte's largest Christmas show with 400 performers. Belk Theater. www.charlottephilharmonic.org. Sun., Nov. 28, 8 p.m. $17.50-$35. 704-846-2788.
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Performing Grieg's Peer Gynt Suites, Mussorgsky's Night on Ball Mountain, and Shubert's Rosemund overture. Wed., Oct. 6, 8 p.m. Free. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.
Davidson College Symphony Orchestra Featured work will be Dvorak's New World Symphony. Tue., Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Free. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.
Dresden Philharmonic Protegee Julia Fischer will be performing. Sun., Nov. 14, 3 p.m. $15-$65. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Elizabeth Hainen Performance by the acclaimed principal harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. www.charlottephilharmonic.org. Sat., Oct. 2. $25. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-846-2788.
Fall Gala with Renee Fleming Making her first orchestral debut, Fleming will sing accompanied by conductor Christof Perick and the Charlotte Symphony. Wed., Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. $40-$70. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
First Tuesday Concerts Monthly performances of Chamber Music. www.chambermusicatstpeters.org. At St. Peter's (12:10pm); After work concert and reception at Hodges Taylor Gallery (5:30pm). Free. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 West 7th St. 704-332-7746.
A John Williams Spectacular Celebrating the most popular film composer of modern time, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will play scores from Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, and many more. Nov. 26, 8 p.m.; Nov. 27, 8 p.m. $15-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
k.d. lang Four-time Grammy winner k.d. lang is a premier female vocalist and will be joined by conductor Albert-George Schram. Thu., Oct. 14, 8 p.m. $22-$65. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-3600.
Lisa de la Salle Making her debut at 13 at the Louvre, she is the first-prize winner of the 2004 Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York and the 2003 European Young Concert Artists Auditions in Paris. Tyler-Tallman Hall Sloan Music Center. Thu., Oct. 7, 8 p.m. $10-15. Davidson College. 704-894-2135.
Macbeth Presented by Opera Carolina, based on Shakespeare's tragedy about witches' prophecies and the quest for power. Sung in Italian. www.operacarolina.org. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Oct. 24, 2 p.m. $34-$275. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Magic of Christmas A Charlotte tradition conducted by Alan Yamamoto featuring the Oratorio Singers, choirs, and orchestral favorites. Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Dec. 3, 8 p.m.; Dec. 4, 8 p.m.; Dec. 5, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Masterworks One Season opening gala featuring Tchaikovsky variations on a Rococo theme and Dvorak Symphony No.8. Sun., Oct. 3, 3 p.m. Dana Auditorium, Queens University.
Messiah The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Oratorio Singers and will celebrate the holidays with Handel's Messiah. Wed., Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St.
A Morning at the Movies: The Music of Film Come join Conductor Alan Yamamoto as he celebrates the songs by famed composer John Williams through his works in E.T., Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and Indiana Jones. Pre-concert festival starts at 10 a.m. Sat., Nov. 27, 11 a.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Mostly Mozart Series Performed by The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Various locations. www.charlottesymphony.org. Sept. 17, 18 & 23; Nov. 18-20. $15. 704-972-2000.
Phantoms of the Orchestra Joined by the Magic Circle Mime Company, watch as Alan Yamamoto directs the maestro and his terrified assistant. Pre-concert festival starts at 10 a.m. Sat., Oct. 2, 11 a.m. $8-$20. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.
Random Acts of Song Celebrating Thanksgiving and charity through classical choral music. www.carolinavoices.org. Sun., Nov. 21, 5 p.m. $10-$12. St. Patrick's Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth Rd. 704-374-1564.
Rock Hill Chamber Orchestra Thomas Hildreth, conductor. Sun., Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Free. Frances May Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop University. 803-323-2255.
The St. Lawrence String Quartet Performing over 1500 times together worldwide in the last 12 years, the quartet has become a regular at music festivals like Spoleto USA, Sante Fe Chamber Music Festival, and Mostly Mozart in New York. Tyler-Tallman Hall Sloan Music Center. Wed., Nov. 17, 8 p.m. $10-15. Davidson College. 704-894-2135.
Stars and Stripes Forever A dazzling patriotic celebration featuring Buddy Watcher. Belk Theater. www.charlottephilharmonic.org. Sat., Sept. 4, 8 p.m. $17.50-$35. 704-846-2788.
The Three Sopranos A faculty series. Sun., Sept. 26, 4 p.m. Free. Tillman Auditorium, Winthrop U, Rock Hill. 803-323-2255.
Winthrop Chorale/Chamber Singers Also performing, Winthrop Jazz Voices. McBryde Hall. Mon., Nov. 22, 8 p.m. Free. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2255.