Classical, Etc.

Peter Takacs Beethoven, Chopin, and Ravel from this Oberlin faculty pianist. Brechemin Auditorium, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $15. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 3.

UW Carolfest Seasonal music from six choirs. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 3.

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Yuja Wang From this pianist, Schubert and Scriabin—two composers not often paired—plus Balakirev’s notoirious finger-buster Islamey. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $37 and up. 7:30 p.m. Wed., Dec. 3.

The Tallis Scholars Renaissance vocal music for Advent. Blessed Sacrament Church, 5041 Ninth Ave. N.E., 323-9415, tudorchoir. org. $25–$50. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4.

UW Bands Robin McCabe is the piano soloist for Gershwin’s Concerto in F. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4.

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Arts Incubator Cornish College presents experimental new dance and vocal works by Stuart Dempster, Angelina Baldoz. and others. Good Shepherd Chapel, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. $5–$15. 8 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4.

Seattle Symphony “Holiday Pops” with circus troupe Cirque Musica. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $30 and up. 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5, 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7.

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UW Symphony Puccini’s comic one-act opera Gianni Schicchi in concert. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5.

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The Esoterics Choral music by American neoclassicist Irving Fine to mark his centennial, including settings of texts from Ben Jonson and The New Yorker. At St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 N.E. 45th St., 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5; All Pilgrims Christian Church, 500 Broadway E., 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6; and Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4142 42nd Ave. S.W., 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7. $10–$20. theesoterics.org.

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Inverse Opera A reprise of their staged, theatrical Messiah, launched last year. Isaac Studio at Taproot Theatre, 208 N. 85th St., 800-83-3006. $25–$30. Opens Dec. 5. Runs 8 p.m. Fri.–Sat. plus some matinees; see theinverseopera.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 20.

Seattle Mandolin Orchestra Holiday music with soprano Julie Finch. Seattle Public Library, Ballard, 5613 22nd Ave. N.W. Free. 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6.

Seattle Pro Musica French Christmas music. At First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., 3 (a family concert) & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6, and the Chapel at Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr. N.E., Kenmore, 3 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13. $12–$38. seattlepromusica.org.

Master Chorus Eastside “Christmas in the Northwest” includes music by local composers. Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish, 425-392-8446, masterchoruseastside.org. $15–$20. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6 & 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14.

Seattle Baroque Orchestra A “European Christmas Potpourri” includes music by Corelli, Handel, and others. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 325-7066, earlymusicguild.org. $20–$45. 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6.

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Northwest Boychoir Apprentices A nice thinking-out-of-the-box idea: Holiday choral music accompanies classic film footage. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., nwchoirs.org. $8–$12. 1 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14.

Northwest Chamber Chorus “A Child’s Chirstmas in Wales,” narrated by David Pichette. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave., N., 800-838-3006, northwestchamberchorus. org. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13.

Music From the War to End All Wars Century-old pieces written during WWI by Debussy and de Falla. Brechemin Auditorium, UW campus, 685-8384, music.washington.edu. $10. 4 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7.

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Gamelan Pacifica Cornish’s resident Indonesian percussion orchestra. PONCHO Concert Hall, Cornish College, 710 E. Roy St., cornish.edu. $10–$22. 7 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7.

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The Saddest Holiday Concert Ever! Music for countertenor and theorbos from Handel to Judy Garland. Bring tissues. Queen Anne Christian Church, 1316 Third Ave. W. $20. 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7.

Portland Cello Project Elliott Smith covers and more form this adventurous group. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, portlandcelloproject.com. 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7.

Candlelight Concerts Chamber music by C.P.E. Bach, arguably J.S.’s most talented son, to observe his 300th. University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave. N.E., 522-0169, candlelightseattle.org. $15–$25. 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7.

The King’s Singers Renaissance carols, Poulenc, folk songs, and more. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $35–$102. 7:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 8.

Pride and Prejudice Book-It adapts Jane Austen’s novel about courtship, decorum, and not making snap judgments. Center House Theatre, Seattle Center, 216-0833. $25–$60. Preview Nov. 26, opens Nov. 28. Runs Wed.–Sun.; see book-it.org for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 28.

Seattle Men’s Chorus For many, it wouldn’t be Christmas without their holiday show. Linda Eder is the guest the first weekend. Benaroya Hall, Third Ave. & Union St., 388-1400, flyinghouse.org. $28–$78. 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 29–Sun., Nov. 30, plus Dec. 12, 14, 21, & 22.