Classical Inverse Opera A reprise of their staged, theatrical Messiah, launched last

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Inverse Opera A reprise of their staged, theatrical Messiah, launched last year. Opens Dec. 5. Runs 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. plus some matinees; see theinverseopera.com for exact schedule. Ends Dec. 20. Isaac Studio Theatre, 208 N. 85th St. $25-$30 Friday, December 5, 2014

UW Symphony Puccini’s comic one-act opera Gianni Schicchi in concert. Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, UW Campus, Seattle, WA 98105 $10-$15 Friday, December 5, 2014, 7:30pm

Seattle Symphony “Holiday Pops” with circus troupe Cirque Musica. 8 p.m. Fri., Dec. 5, 2 & 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6, 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $30 and up Friday, December 5, 2014, 8pm

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.  St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4805 N.E. 45th St. $10-$20 Friday, December 5, 2014, 8pm

Seattle Mandolin Orchestra Holiday music with soprano Julie Finch. Seattle Public Library, Ballard, 5613 22nd Ave. N.W. Free Saturday, December 6, 2014, 2pm

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. First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. $12-$38 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 3pm

Master Chorus Eastside “Christmas in the Northwest” includes music by local composers. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 6 & 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14. Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish $15-$20 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 7 – 8pm

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Rufus Wainwright Rufus Wainwright’s voice is so gorgeous, he makes even the most mundane lyrics sound like musical masterpieces (just search for “Rufus Wainwright Does Gum” on Funny or Die and you’ll see what I mean). The classical-pop singer (son of folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle and brother of folk-rock singer Martha) has been blowing people away with his staggering talent for years, through original songs, a tribute album to Judy Garland, an opera, and contributions to numerous films. This best-of performance will be a collection of Wainwright’s top tunes, all of which are compiled on Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright. With Danny Fingers & the Thumbs. The Moore, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $32.50 and up Saturday, December 6, 2014, 8pm

Seattle Baroque Orchestra A “European Christmas Potpourri” includes music by Corelli, Handel, and others. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101 $20-$45 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 8pm

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.  All Pilgrim’s Christian Church, 500 Broadway E Seattle, WA 98102 $10-$20 Saturday, December 6, 2014, 8pm

Northwest Boychoir Apprentices A nice thinking-out-of-the-box idea: Holiday choral music accompanies classic film footage. 1 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7, 2:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14. Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122 $8-$12 Sunday, December 7, 2014, 1pm

Northwest Chamber Chorus “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” narrated by David Pichette. 3 p.m. Sun., Dec. 7 & 7:30 p.m. Sat., Dec. 13. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, 7500 Greenwood Ave. N. $12-$22 Sunday, December 7, 2014, 3pm

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.  Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4139 42nd Ave. S.W. $10-$20 Sunday, December 7, 2014, 3pm

Music From the War to End All Wars Century-old pieces written during WWI by Debussy and de Falla. Brechemin Auditorium, Music Building (1st floor), University of Washington,

West Stevens Way NE & Skagit Lane, Seattle $10 Sunday, December 7, 2014, 4pm

Gamelan Pacifica Cornish’s resident Indonesian percussion orchestra. PONCHO Concert Hall (Cornish College), 710 E. Roy St., Seattle WA 98102 $10-$22 Sunday, December 7, 2014, 7pm

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. $15-$25 Sunday, December 7, 2014, 7:30pm

Portland Cello Project Elliott Smith covers and more from this adventurous group. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 ? Sunday, December 7, 2014, 7:30pm

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., Seattle, WA 98119 $20 Sunday, December 7, 2014, 7:30pm

Compline Services A half-hour meditation each week with the eight-voice Renaissance Singers. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. Free Sunday, December 7, 2014, 9:30pm

The King’s Singers Renaissance carols, Poulenc, folk songs, and more. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $35-$102 Monday, December 8, 2014, 7:30pm

Seattle Men’s Chorus For many, it wouldn’t be Christmas without their holiday show. 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 29-Sun., Nov. 30, plus Dec. 12, 14, 21, & 22. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St., Seattle, WA 98101 $28-$78 Friday, December 12, 2014, 8pm

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. Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr. N.E., Kenmore $12-$38 Saturday, December 13, 2014, 3pm

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. Bastyr University Chapel, 14500 Juanita Dr. N.E., Kenmore $12-$38 Saturday, December 13, 2014, 7:30pm

Compline Services A half-hour meditation each week with the eight-voice Renaissance Singers. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. Free Sunday, December 14, 2014, 9:30pm

Compline Services A half-hour meditation each week with the eight-voice Renaissance Singers. Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. Free Sunday, December 21, 2014, 9:30pm

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