Ahn Trio:
The three vibrant and talented Korean American sisters who make up this classical piano trio wrap up Ravinia’s 2008 season with a program of works written for them by living composers. Receiving their Chicago premieres are Kenji Bunch’s “Danceband” and Nikolai Kapustin’s “Divertissement.” Music of Ronn Yedidia and David Balakrishnan rounds out the concert. 7 p.m. Sun.; $25-$40, $10 lawn. Martin Theatre, Ravinia Festival, 200-231 Ravinia Park Rd., Highland Park; 847-266-5100, ravinia.org.
Chicago Chamber Musicians:
Guest pianist Meng-Chieh Liu joins the ensemble as it launches its 22nd season. Brahms’ wonderful Piano Quartet No. 1 shares the bill with Mendelssohn’s Sextet for piano and strings, and Arnold Cooke’s “Arioso and Scherzo.” 7:30 p.m. Sun.; $16-$40, $10 students. Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston; 312-225-5226. 7:30 p.m. Mon. Gottlieb Hall, Merit School of Music, 38 S. Peoria St.; 312-225-5226.
Chicago Folks Operetta:
Now here’s a real rarity. Leo Fall’s charming, tuneful if obscure Viennese operetta, “The Girl in the Train” (1908), receives what in all probability is its Chicago premiere, courtesy of this local professional troupe. The show is sung in a new English translation, with Mark Bilyeu presiding at the piano and Ban Lasser directing. If you adore Lehar’s “The Merry Widow,” you’ll no doubt love “Girl.” 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. (through Sept. 21); $25 adults, $22 seniors. Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave.; 312-902-1500, chicagofolksoperetta@gmail.com.
David Shimoni, Piano:
In works by Ravel, Rameau, Chopin and Tchaikovsky, Mompou. 12:15 p.m. Wed.; free. Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.; 312-744-6630.
Orion Ensemble:
In works by Farrenc, Schickele. 12:15 p.m. Mon.; free. Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.; 312-744-6630.
Orquesta Sinfonica de Michoacan:
One of Mexico’s best symphony orchestras makes a special area appearance — for free — as part of the 2008 Latino Music Festival. Eduardo Sanchez-Zuber conducts works by his compatriots Carlos Chavez, Jose Pablo Moncayo, Arturo Marquez and others. 7:30 p.m. Tue.; free. DePaul University Concert Hall, 800 W. Belden Ave.; 312-431-1330.
Pacifica Quartet:
The dynamic young string foursome (resident performing artists at both the University of Chicago and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) kicks off the 2008-09 Artists Showcase West Concert Series. The program holds quartets by Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Shostakovich. 3 p.m. Sun.; $25, $10 students. Johnson Auditorium, Downers Grove North High School, 4436 Main St., Downers Grove; 630-963-9093.
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