Previews

Lara Downes, aided by the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quartet, presents a program inspired by the great African-American pianist/composer.

The celebrated pianist essays an all-Schubert recital at three Bay Area venues, with his friend and colleague Jamie Laredo on violin.

To fete Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra’s 30th season, it is mounting a new, enhanced version of Haydn’s profound oratorio, including some of the original vocal ornamentation from 1798.

Aspiring young soloists will be completely taken by this performance by the pint-sized virtuosi of the El Camino Youth Symphony's Sinfonietta Orchestra.

Go on a dazzling musical road trip with the exuberant and innovative Silk Road Ensemble, featuring Yo-Yo Ma.

The 73-year-old conductor Yuri Temirkanov has a depth of understanding of the Russian repertory that is unsurpassed, at least among the living. He's bringing his excellent orchestra to Davies Symphony Hall.

At her S.F. Performances recital this weekend, violinist Leila Josefowicz be doing what she has always done — play an exciting array of music with insight and passion.

Wieland Kuijken, one of the most respected and revered players and teachers in the early music world,comes to the Bay Area for three performances.

The choral concerts keep coming: One of the most promising this weekend will be the small men's group, Clerestory.

The noted Bay Area composer Andrew Imbrie, who would have turned 90 this year, will be celebrated with a series of concerts, a symposium, and a display of his collected scores and manuscripts.