Classical Concerts Wednesday 2/14 KING SINGERS Rare New York appearance by ...
KING' SINGERS
Rare New York appearance by British vocal ensemble feat. Libby Larson to commemorate Valentine's Day; St. Bart's Church, 109 E. 50th St. (Park Ave.), 212-888-2664; 7:30, $35.
MUSIC FOR YOUR HEART
The Lyric Chamber Music Society performs a music Valentine prior to champagne reception at romantic Kosciuzko Hall; 15 E. 65th St. (betw. 5th & Madison Aves.), 212-279-4200; 8, $45.
ROMANCE-ITALIAN STYLE
Valentine's Day concert & commentary for novices & connoisseurs; Tisch Hall Center for the Arts, 92nd St. Y, 1395 92nd St. (Lexington Ave.), 212-415-5500; 8, $25.
QUEEN'S CHAMBER BAND
Program feat. Elaine Comparone on harpsichord in "Bach & The Italians"; Merkin Concert Hall, Lincoln Plaza, 129 W. 67th St. (B'way), 212-501-3330; 8, $25.
Thursday 2/15
COMMON GROUND
17th-century English & Spanish political romances come to life during program at St. Francis of Assisi Church; 135 W 31st St. (betw 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-967-9157; 1:15, free.
NOONDAY CONCERT
Gloria Lyde German directs Solid Rock Ensemble feat. various gospel classics; Trinity Church, 74 Trinity Pl. (betw. B'way & Wall St.), 212-607-0747; 1, $2.
RUSSIAN NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
Vladimir Spivakov leads 10th Anniversary celebration at Carnegie Hall; 57th St. (7th Ave.), 212-247-7800; 8, $21-$88.
Friday 2/16
FACULTY ARTIST SERIES
Voila, Lisa Whitfield performs works by Brahms, Bach & others; Third St. Music School, 235 E. 11th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-777-3240; 7:30, free.
LOVE & DEATH
Instrumental ensemble ARTEK plays 17th-century madrigals by Monteeverdi, D'India, Strozzi, Rovetta, Merula & Sances; St. Michael's Church, 99th St. (Amsterdam Ave.); 212-222-2700; 8, $20.
MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC SYMPHONY
Gerard Schwarz conducts program feat. violinist Mateusz Wolski, recipient of the Eisenberg Concerto Competition Award; John C. Bernard Hall, 120 Claremont Ave. (B'way), 212-749-2802, ext.545; 8, free.
PIANO MASTERS
Ruth Slenczynska celebrates being the first American female pianist to enjoy 60 years of professional music making; Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow St. (7th Ave.), 212-242-4770; 3, $12.
Saturday 2/17
HARMONY SWEEPSTAKES
Tenth annual National cappella festival feat. aspiring vocal groups for friendly competition; Symphony Space, 2537 B'way (95th St.), 212-864-5400; 8, free.
LYRIC ORCHESTRA
Hoboken-based orchestra gives debut performance at Carnegie's Weill Recital Hall; 881 7th Ave. (57th St.), 212-247-7800; 2, $50.
PATHMARK GOSPEL COMPETITION
Gospel choirs compete in celebration of Black History Month at Grand Central Terminal; 42nd St. (Vanderbilt Ave.), 212-307-7171; 12-4, $20.
ZOOM: COMPOSERS UP FRONT
Associate Principal Bassist for the New York Philharmonic, John Deak, performs miniature pieces for contrabass; Merkin Concert Hall, 129 67th St. (B'way), 212-501-3330; 9, $9.
Sunday 2/18
FOCUS ON FRANCK
Concert organist David Higgs leads extensive program on the renowned Mander pipe organ at Saint Ignatius Loyola; 980 Park Ave. (betw. 83rd & 84th Sts.), 212-288-2520; 4, $20.
MUSIC AT GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS
Shumann project continues w/transcriptions by Theodor Kirchner for piano, violin & cello at Gustavus Adolphus Church, 155 E. 22nd St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-674-0739; 5, $5.
CHRISTOPHER ROUSE & MICHAEL TORKE
Performances by the two famous composers feat. Ying Quartet & Nancy Allen, conversation follows; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100 or 212-415-5455, 3, $25.
Monday 2/19
HAZIMR-IN CONCERT!
National Jewish High School Choir feat. 200 singers from across America in annual Winter Festival; Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St. (B'way), 212 362-3335; 6, $20.
METROPOLITAN OPERA
Julius Rudel conducts seven performances of Massenet's Manon, on his 80th birthday, Lincoln Center Plaza; 129 W. 67th St. (B'way),212-362-6000; 8, $20.
Tuesday 2/20
JUILLIARD/ARTIST IN CONCERT
Pianist, Kontasntin Soukhovetski showcases Beethoven, Rachmanoniff & Chopin; Continental Center, 180 Maiden Ln. (Front St.), 212-799-5000; 12:30, free.
PROMETHUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Wilson Hermanto conducts program feat. Ronald Leonard Cello at Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St. (B'way), 212 362-3335; 6, $15.
YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS
International award winner, Paavali Jumppanen, makes New York debut w/traditional Finnish concerto; 92nd St. Y, 1395 92nd St. (Lexington Ave.), 212-415-5455, 8, $20.