Fall Arts Listings 

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Ensemble Vita Nova 17th and 18th century music featuring Barbara Blaker Krumdieck, baroque cello and accompaniment. Part of Charlotte Shout. www.belmontabbeycollege.edu. Mon., Sept. 15, 8 p.m. Donations suggested. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-334-3468.

Evelyn Glennie on Percussion Preeminent solo percussionist Evelyn Glennie brings to life Joseph Schwantner's Concerto for Percussion, a work commissioned by the NY Philharmonic for its 150th anniversary. Music Director of the London Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Warren-Green, guest conducts. Oct. 10-11, 8 p.m. $15-$70. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

An Evening Of International Song Kathleen Colwell, soprano, and others; Music of Schumann and Schubert. Karen Hite Jacob, piano. www.belmontabbeycollege.edu. Tue., Oct. 14, 8 p.m. Donations suggested. Belmont Abbey Basilica, 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Rd., Belmont. 704-334-3468.

Fall Choral Concert Wed., Oct. 8, 8 p.m. No admission fee. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Corner of Main St. & Concord Rd., Davidson. 704-894-2357.

Festival Singers Christmas Concert Conducted by Donna Hill, the twenty-four voice vocal ensemble will perform sacred and secular holiday selections. Location to be announced. Call for further information. www.carolinavoices.org. Sun., Dec. 7. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 704-374-1564.

First Tuesday Concerts Music of Peter Schickele, Dream Dances. For flute, violin, and cello. Quartet for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano. Oct 7, Noon Concert at 12:10pm, After Work Concert & Reception (Hodges Taylor Gallery) at 5:30pm. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-332-7746.

First Tuesday Concerts Johannes Brahms, String Quartet, Opus 51, No. 1. Nov 4, Noon Concert at 12:10pm, After Work Concert and Reception (Hodges Taylor Gallery) at 5:30pm. St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 115 W. 7th St. 704-332-7746.

Fra Fra Sound From Amsterdam this world music septet creates a unique and mysterious sound through the union of Caribbean and African rhythms with jazz improvisations. Charlotte Shout event. Sat., Sept. 27, 8 p.m. $12-$15. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Handel Messiah Chorus and Soloists, Steven Plate - Conductor. Sun., Dec. 14, 3 p.m. Adults $8, students /seniors $6. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St.

Holiday Spectacular Appearing will be the Charlotte City Ballet, The Eddie Mabry Dancers, the Holiday Singers, and the Charlotte Philharmonic Community Chorus. Sun., Nov. 30, 8 p.m. Tickets $17.50-$35. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Jazz Ensemble Concert www.uncc.edu/music. Thu., Oct. 23, 8 p.m. No cover charge. Rowe Recital Hall, UNCC.

Jazz Ensemble Concert www.uncc.edu.music. Thu., Nov. 20, 8 p.m. No cover charge. Rowe Recital Hall, UNCC.

Kadri Gopalnath Saxophone recital in classical Indian music style. Performed in the Tyler-Tallman Hall. Sun., Oct. 5, 2 p.m. Call for ticket information. www.geocities.com/cmacmusic. Sloan Music Center, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2353.

The Luski Family Concert Series An Entertaining Evening of Broadway Show music by Jewish Composers, featuring Viva Klezmer & Aviva B. Ezring. Sun., Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Free. Temple Israel, 4901 Providence Road. 704-362-2796.

Maestro and His Mrs. Let the rich tones of the twelfth-largest organ in the world engulf you as accomplished organist, Patricia Moehring, joins the Maestro to perform the Saint Saens Symphony No.3 with the orchestra. Also performing will be the Sweet Adelines Chorus. Sat., Oct. 18, 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Rd.

Magic of Christmas Created, arranged, and conducted each year by David Tang, the concert features five choirs, orchestral favorites, a rousing sing-along and special musical guests. Dec. 3-6, 8 p.m. Tickets Wed/Thu $15-47, Fri/Sat $25-72, Sat Matinee $20-53. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Messiah David Tang, conducting. Maria Jette, soprano. Margare Bragle, mezzo-soprano. Mark Schowalter, tenor. Timothy Jones, bass-baritone. Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. Wed., Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. First United Methodist Church, 501 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Monk on Monk T.S. Monk is a world-renowned jazz musician in his own right. A reception will immediately follow the show. Fri., Sept. 19, 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College, Davidson. 704-894-2135.

Mostly Mozart Under the artistic leadership of Christoph Perick, the Mostly Mozart series brings musical evenings to the neighborhoods throughout Mecklenburg County. These concerts, encompassing four centuries of time-honored works for chamber orchestra, offer both the beginner and experienced concertgoer a memorable musical evening. Sept 25 at Duke Family Performance Hall - Davidson College; Sept 27 at First Baptist Church - Downtown. 8pm. $15 gen., $5 students. 704-972-2000.

Mostly Mozart & Neighborhood Concerts Christof Perick conducting. November 20: location tbd; Nov 21 at Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson; Nov 22: First Baptist Church, Charlotte, 8pm. $15 general admission, $5 students. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.

Mozart Requiem Christof Perick conducting. Ute Selbig, soprano. Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor. Mark Risinger, bass. Oratorio Singers of Charlotte, David Tang, director. November 14-15, 8pm. $14-64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-972-2000.