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Robin & Rachelle McCabe Music for two pianos (Ravel, Rachmaninoff, and more) from this superb duo. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $12–$20. 7:30 p.m. Wed., April 24.
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IMPFest V That’s IMP as in improvisation, in UW’s weekend of performances and workshops with guest musicians, Bill Frisell, Eric Revis, and many others. See music.washington.edu for exact schedule of events at UW and the Chapel Performance Space, April 24–27.
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Abby Aresty Recent work from this UW grad-student composer. Henry Art Gallery, 4100 15th Ave. N.E., 543-2280, henryart.org. Free. 7 p.m. Thurs., April 25.
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Seattle Symphony A new work by Pascal Zavaro is flanked by Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with soloist Hilary Hahn and Beethoven’s Seventh. (Friday’s performance is an informal, one-hour “Untuxed” concert with Beethoven only.) Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $19–$142. 7:30 p.m. Thurs., April 25, 7 p.m. Fri., April 26, 8 p.m. Sat., April 27.
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Lake Union Civic Orchestra Jo Nardolillo is the soloist for the premiere of Thomas Pasatieri’s Viola Concerto; Christophe Chagnard also conducts Mussorgsky and Mendelssohn. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 343-LUCO, luco.org. $13–$18. 7:30 p.m. Fri., April 26.
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Seattle Symphony: [untitled] Their hugely successful late-night new-music series ends its season with music written by SSO members. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 215-4747, seattlesymphony.org. $17. 10 p.m. Fri., April 26.
Metropolitan Opera at the Movies Their last live broadcast of the season (before summer encore broadcasts begin) is Handel’s Giulio Cesare, with David Daniels and Natalie Dessay. (Encored May 15.) See metopera.org for participating theaters and ticket prices. 9 a.m. Sat., April 27.
Baroque Northwest Going a bit further afield with music from the Near and Far East in “The Silk Road.” Trinity Episcopal Church, 609 Eighth Ave., baroquenorthwest.com. $10–$25. 7:30 p.m. Sat., April 27.
Kirkland Choral Society “Songs of America” includes folksongs and music by Gershwin, Ives, and others. Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr. N.E., Kenmore, 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. $12–$18. 7:30 p.m. Sat., April 27.
The Tudor Choir “Music for the Sistine Chapel” includes works by Allegri, Josquin, and others., Blessed Sacrament Church, 5050 Eighth Ave. N.E., 323-9415, tudorchoir.org. $20–$30. 7:30 p.m. Sat., April 27.
Benjamin Verdery Spanish music and Bach (and his own compositions and arrangements) from this guitarist. Sponsored by the Seattle Classic Guitar Society. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. and Union St., 297-8788. $25–$32. 7:30 p.m. Sat., April 27.
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Auburn Symphony There’s seemingly no end to the Rite of Spring performances in the groundbreaking ballet’s centennial year; it’s here paired with Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration. Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St., 253-887-7777, auburnsymphony.org. $10–$34. 7:30 p.m. Sat., April 27, 2:30 p.m. Sun., April 28.
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Seattle Youth Symphony A 70th-anniversary concert features all four orchestras and culminates in Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., 362-2300, syso.org. $20–$50. 3 p.m. Sun., April 28.
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Medieval Women’s Choir Three concerts celebrate the music of St. Hildegard of Bingen: on April 28, vocal chamber music; on May 5, an open sing ($10); on May 11, the full choir. St. James Cathedral, 804 Ninth Ave., 264-4822, medievalwomenschoir.org. $22–$25. 8 p.m. Sun., April 28, 7 p.m. Sun., May 5, 8 p.m. Sat., May 11.
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Stephen Drury SEE EAR SUPPLY, PAGE TK.
UW Bands The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands play music by Grainger, Hovhaness, and others. Meany Hall, UW campus, 543-4880, music.washington.edu. $10–$15. 7:30 p.m. Mon., April 29.
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Seattle Symphony Young Composers Concert Works by 10 teenage participants in the SSO’s program; storied composer Sam Jones is stepping down from directing the workshop after this season. Benaroya Recital Hall, Third Ave. and Union St., seattlesymphony.org. Free. 7:30 p.m. Tues., April 30.
