CLASSICAL CONCERTS Wednesday 9/6 NEW YORK GUITAR FESTIVAL Pianist George Winston, ...
NEW YORK GUITAR FESTIVAL
Pianist George Winston, guitarist Pierre Bensusan & bassist Michael Manring perform "New Sounds" tribute to Michael Hedges; Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330; 8, $20.
Thursday 9/7
CHINESE NATIONAL MUSIC ORCHESTRA
"Largest artistic group in China" performs works of Chinese origin & inspiration; Avery Fisher Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (64th St.), 212-721-6500; 8, $20-$100.
MUSIC FOR THE SPIRIT
Harpsichordist Gwendolyn Toth performs J.S. Bach's French Overture & Partita No. 6; St. Francis of Assisi Church, 135 W. 31st St. (betw. betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-967-9157; 1:15, free.
NY CHAMBER SYMPHONY
Nelson Nirenberg conducts works by Mauricio, Mignone & Villa-Lobos in celebration of the Fifth Centennial of the Discovery of Brazil; Alice Tully Hall, 1941 B'way (65th St.), 212-721-6500; 8:30, $25.
ORCHESTRA OF ST. LUKE'S
Cal Stewart Kellogg conducts ensemble & singers in Copland's rarely-performed original orchestration of The Tender Land; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; 8, $40.
Friday 9/8
NY VIRTUOSI CHAMBER SYMPHONY
Kenneth Klein conducts ensemble in works by Mozart, Vivaldi & Beethoven feat. pianists Sergio Tiempo & Theo Lieven; Alice Tully Hall, 1941 B'way (65th St.), 212-721-6500; 8, $15-$35.
Saturday 9/9
CHINESE PERFORMING ARTS
Ensemble performs instrumental works by ancient & modern Chinese composers; Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330; 8, $10-$15.
Sunday 9/10
ASSOCIATION OF DOMINICAN CLASSICAL ARTISTS
Tenor Juan Cuevas, soprano Eileen Sierra & pianist Wilson Batista perform works by Donizetti, Chopin & Mozart; Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330; 8, $25.
ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S BOY & GIRL CHORISTERS
William Trafka conducts Britten's Missa Brevis in D & Psalm 150; St. Bartholomew's Church, 109 E. 50th St. (Park Ave.), 212-378-0248; 11 a.m., contrib.
Monday 9/11
PHILLIP GLASS
Minimalist composer pres. & discusses excerpts from his "Symphony No. 5 (Choral): Requiem, Bardo, NirmanakayaI"; Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave. (88th St.), 212-423-3587; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c.
VYATCHESLAV "SLAVA" KAGAN PALEY
Countertenor performs 12 settings of the Ave Maria (incl. Bruckner, Tosti, Stravinsky & Bizet) with pianist Paul Jenkins; Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-501-3330; 8, $15, $10 st./s.c.
Tuesday 9/12
KALICHSTEIN-LAREDO-ROBINSON TRIO
Ensemble performs works by Brahms, Mozart & Danielpour; 92nd St. Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd St.), 212-996-1100; 8, $30.
WALTER SCHICK TRIO
Pianist Walter Schick leads ensemble in American jazz standards; Continental Center, 180 Maiden Ln. (Front St.), 212-799-5000; 12:30, free.
TRIBUTE TO NANCY WILSON
Numerous song stylists perform with Sherrie Maricle & Diva; Merkin Concert Hall, 129 W. 67th St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 501-3330; 7:30, $60-$100.