Classical Music

Al Jarreau The Charlotte Symphony Pops presents Al Jarreau. Jarreau has won five Grammy Awards and is the only singer ever to have won a Best Vocal Grammy in three separate categories. Oct. 28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 29, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Amy Grant A Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performance featuring vocalist Amy Grant. Fri., Oct. 21, 8 p.m. $22-$75. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-972-2000.

Ana Lourdes Rodriguez This Cuban-born American pianist will perform. Tue., Oct. 4, 8 p.m. Free. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-825-6787.

Beethoven and the Emperor The Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra presents celebrated pianist Martin Kasik and vocalist Jennifer Hough. Sat., Oct. 15, 7 p.m. $30. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-372-3600.

The Best of Charlotte Charlotte Civic Orchestra will perform Boccherini selections with Greater Charlotte Children's Choir. Sun., Nov. 6, 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St. 704-344-0098.

Blueprint of a Lady - Tribute to Billie Holiday Jazz Vocalist Nnenna Freelon and her six-piece band celebrate what would have been Holiday's ninetieth birthday. Fri., Sept. 23, 8 p.m. $20. Duke Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

Broadway Adventure With The Three Phantoms: Craig Schulman, Kevin Gray, and Cris Groenendaal. For ages 4-9 and their parents and grandparents. Part of the Charlotte Symphony's Lollipop Series. Sat., Nov. 26, 11 a.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Carnival of the Animals Saint-Saëns' beloved classic inspires this morning of animal antics. With North Carolina Dance Theatre Student Ensemble. For listeners ages 4-9 and their parents and grandparents. Part of the Charlotte Symphony's Lollipop Series. Sat., Oct. 29, 11 a.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Chamber Choir Concert Sponsored by the UNCC Department of Music. Mon., Nov. 21, 8 p.m. $3-$5. Anne R. Belk Theater, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

Chanticleer Grammy-Award winning vocal ensemble known for their reputation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature. Wed., Oct. 5, 8 p.m. $15 for CHM members, $18 non-members, $8 students. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-684-4948.

Charlotte Civic Orchestra Season opening concert. William Grant Still's Symphony No. 1 -- "Afro-American" Latin-American Music Project, featuring the music of Arturo Rodriguez and the Carolinas Latin Dance Company. Sun., Oct. 2, 3 p.m. $8-$10. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St. 704-344-0098.

Charlotte Symphony Open Rehearsal Open rehearsals offer a casual, behind-the-scenes look at the Symphony's creative process. They also allow the public to meet the musicians during the break. Fri., Oct. 7, 10 a.m. $10. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Christmas Fantasy The Philharmonic Christmas concert. Guests artists include the Eddie Mabry Dancers, the Holiday Singers, Charlotte City Ballet and the Philharmonic Community Chorus. Sun., Nov. 27. $19.50-$45. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Christmas in St. Mary's Carolina Pro Musica's holiday tradition with readings of the season, medieval and Renaissance music and carols for all to sing. Sat., Dec. 10, 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $7.50-$15. St. Mary's Chapel, 1129 E. 3rd St. 704-330-6534.

Classics 1 The Charlotte Symphony performs Nicolai's Overture to The Merry Wives of Windsor, Mozart's Sinfonia concertante in E-flat Major forViolin, Viola and Orchestra and Mendelssohn's Incidental Music to A Midsummer Night's Dream. Sept. 16, 8 p.m.; Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Classics 2 The Charlotte Symphony performs R. Strauss' Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, Oboe Concerto and Don Juan. Sept. 30, 8 p.m.; Oct. 1, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Classics 3 The Charlotte Symphony performs J. Strauss Jr.'s Tales from the Vienna Woods, Korngold's Violin Concerto, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. Oct. 7, 8 p.m.; Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

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The Charlotte Symphony preforms Brahm's Tragic Overture, Schubert's Symphony No. 6 and Brahm's Piano Concerto No. 1. Nov. 4, 8 p.m.; Nov. 5, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Classics 5 The Charlotte Symphony performs Verdi's Requiem. Nov. 11, 8 p.m.; Nov. 12, 8 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

D'Amore Duo A performance by William Feasley, American classical guitarist with Vladimir Lande, Russian oboist. Mon., Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Free. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-825-6787.

Dylan Savage Faculty Recital Savage executes this Bosendorfer piano inaugural performance. Wed., Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m. Free. Anne R. Belk Theater, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

The Ensemble Chaconne The ensemble will perform Measure for Measure: Music of Shakespeare's Plays. Sat., Nov. 12, 8 p.m. $3-$10. Rowe Recital Hall, UNCC. 704-687-2599.

Ensemble Galilei with Jean Redpath Ensemble Galilei specializes in performances of Celtic and Scottish music. Sat., Oct. 22, 8 p.m. $15 for CHM members, $18 non-members, $8 students. McCelvey Center, York, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. 803-684-4948.

First Tuesday Concerts Chamber Music at St. Peter's inaugurates its 10th anniversary season with guest Romanian pianist Dana Protopropescu.

AfterWork concert at 5:30pm. www.chambermusicatstpeters.org. Tue., Sept. 6, 12:10 p.m. Free. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 West 7th St. 704-335-0009.

First Tuesday concerts First Tuesday Concerts Mill Village: A Piedmont Rhapsody by David Crowe. Original music to celebrate the Southern textile industry, presented by Chamber Music at St. Peter's.

AfterWork Concert at 5:30pm. Tue., Oct. 4, 12:10 p.m. Free. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 West 7th St. 704-335-0009.

A Gathering of Song The Carolina Voices give a performance giving thanks through song. Sun., Nov. 20, 5 p.m. First United Presbyterian Church, 400 N. College St. 704-377-9124.

German Ingenuity In Any Language

German-born musicians such as Handel, Bach and Graupner composed in diverse 18th century European styles and performed here by Carolina Pro Musica. Fri., Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $7.50-$15. St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 1510 E. 7th St. 704-330-6534.

Harmonia Baroque Period instrument ensemble from Appalachian State University. Mon., Nov. 14, 8 p.m. Free. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-825-6787.

Holiday Season with the Charlotte Civic Orchestra Annual performance of Handel's Messiah. Sun., Dec. 4, 3 p.m. $10. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St. 704-344-0098.

The Intrada Wind Quintet Formed at the Yale School of Music, this ensemble won the 2004 Coleman Chamber Music Competition in Pasadena. www.davidson.edu/tickets. Thu., Sept. 29, 8 p.m. $20. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-892-2135.

Jacques Thibaud String Trio The trio will perform several classical pieces. Tue., Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop U, Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

Jazz Ensemble & Wind Ensemble Concert Sponsored by the UNCC Department of Music. Tue., Oct. 4, 8 p.m. $5/general public and faculty/staff. $3 for seniors and students with college ID. Anne R. Belk Theater, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

Jazz Ensemble Concert Sponsored by the UNCC Department of Music. Tue., Nov. 29, 8 p.m. $5/general public and faculty/staff. $3/seniors and students with college ID. Anne R. Belk Theater, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

Knocking on Handel's Door From Carolina Pro Musica's concerts in England including Handel's House, Hatchlands, Grosvenor Chapel and Greenwich. Sun., Sept. 25, 3 p.m. $7.50-$15. Dana Auditorium, Queens University. 704-334-3468.

Magic of Christmas The Charlotte Symphony Pops presents its annual holiday celebration. A mixture of traditional and the innovative, this concert has something for everyone. Dec. 1-4. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Messiah The Charlotte Symphony and the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte celebrate the holidays with a masterpiece unparalleled in popularity -- Handel's Messiah. Wed., Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Mill Community Project Performance Featuring Mill Village: A Piedmont Rhapsody, an original chamber work composed by David Crowe and performed by the Charlotte Symphony Chamber Orchestra. Sun., Oct. 9, 2 p.m. Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. 7th St. 704-333-1887.

Mill Community Project Performance Featuring Mill Village: A Piedmont Rhapsody, an original chamber work composed by David Crowe and performed by the Charlotte Symphony Chamber Orchestra as well as Phil Moody's photo exhibit. Sun., Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Rock Hill Arts Council, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill. 803-328-2787.

Munich Symphony Orchestra Philippe Entremont will lead this renowned orchestra in its debut US tour, as conductor and piano soloist. www.carolinasconcert.com. Mon., Nov. 7, 8 p.m. $15-70. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Musical Interludes Classical Concert The concert presented by the Davidson College Music Dept. will feature student winners of the department's most prestigious merit award, the Plott Scholarship. Fri., Sept. 16, 12:30 p.m. Free. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2357.

Percussion Ensemble Concert Sponsored by the UNCC Department of Music. Tue., Dec. 6, 8 p.m. $5/general public and faculty/staff. $3/seniors and students with college ID. Anne R. Belk Theater, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

Providence Chamber Music Series A performance of Schubert's octet. Sun., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-366-7442.

Providence Chamber Music Series This will be the annual performance of the Christmas concert. Sun., Dec. 4, 6 p.m. Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Rd. 704-366-7442.

Salute to Vienna Features a cast of 75 musicians, singers and dancers including top European soloists, performing waltzes, polkas, songs and marches. Fri., Dec. 30, 8 p.m. $35-$60. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

The Singing Christmas Tree The Carolina Voices present annual performances of uniting the world through song. Dec. 10, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Dec. 11, 3 p.m. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. 704-377-9124.

Small Vocal Jazz Concert Sponsored by the UNCC Department of Music. Wed., Nov. 30, 8 p.m. $5/general public and faculty/staff. $3/seniors and students with college ID. Anne R. Belk Theater, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

St. Louis Brass Quintet These accomplished musicians will perform works ranging from the baroque to Ellington, Gershwin, Cole Porter and Stephen Foster. www.music.uncc.edu. Wed., Oct. 12, 8 p.m. $3-$10. Rowe Recital Hall, UNCC. 704-687-2599.

Tellef Juva and Aslak Juva Part of Winthrop's guest series. Sun., Oct. 2, 8 p.m. Free. Barnes Recital Hall, Winthrop U, Rock Hill. 803-323-2255.

University Chorale Concert Sponsored by the UNCC Department of Music. Sun., Dec. 4, 3 p.m. $5/general public and faculty/staff. $3/seniors and students with college ID. Anne R. Belk Theater, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

Wind Ensemble/Community Band Concert Sponsored by the UNCC Department of Music. Mon., Dec. 5, 8 p.m. $5/general public and faculty/staff. $3/seniors and students with college ID. Anne R. Belk Theater, UNCC, 9201 University City Blvd. 704-687-2599.

Zurich Chamber Orchestra The Zurich Chamber Orchestra presents a wide-ranging musical style with a repertoire from Baroque to contemporary music. They will be joined by Sharon Isbin on guitar and conducted by Howard Griffiths. www.carolinasconcert.com. Sun., Oct. 9, 3 p.m. $15-70. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.