JANUARY 2011

UTAH SYMPHONY, Robert McDuffie, violin, Thierry Fischer, conductor, Jan. 7-8, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $15-$50 reserved ($5 higher when purchased on day of performance), 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, utahsymphony.org.

METROPOLITAN OPERA UTAH DISTRICT PRELIMINARIES, Jan. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, free.

METROPOLITAN OPERA UTAH DISTRICT FINALS, Jan. 8, 3 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, free.

WINTER CLASSICS MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT, Laurel Ann Maurer, flute, Russell Harlow, clarinet, Monte Belknap and Alex Woods, violins, Leslie Harlow, viola, Julie Bevan, cello, Bryan Stanley, piano, Jan. 9, 3 p.m., Dumke Recital Hall (Libby Gardner Concert Hall), $20 general, $15 senior citizens (62 and over) and students, at the door, 435-649-5309, pcmusicfestival.com.

WINTER CLASSICS MUSIC FESTIVAL “MUSICAL EVENING” SALON CONCERT, Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m., private residence (Park City), $35, chmusic@pcmusicfestival.com or 435-649-5309 for information and reservations.

“EMBRACING THE DREAM,” Human Rights Celebration Concert, Jan. 15, 1 p.m., Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple, free.

“HANSEL AND GRETEL,” Utah Opera, Jan. 15, 17, 19, 21, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 23, 2 p.m., Capitol Theatre, $10-$85 reserved ($5 higher when purchased on day of performance), 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, utahopera.org.

“YOUNG ARTISTS OF VOICE,” Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, BYU, free, calendar. byu.edu.

NOVA CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, Jan. 16, 3 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $18 general, $15 senior citizens, $5 students, 801-463-5223, novachambermusicseries.org.

HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR, Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Val A. Browning Center, Weber State University, $5 reserved, 801-626-8500, wsuculturalaffairs.org/buy-tickets.

UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY, “Side-by-Side Concert,” Jan. 19-20, 7:30 p.m., Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W Center, Provo, $12 general, $10 students and seniors, tickets available at the door, or at 801-852-7007, coveycenter.org.

“PETER PAN,” Brigham Young University, Jan. 19-29, 7:30 p.m. (no performances on Sunday and Monday), de Jong Concert Hall, $21 reserved, $14 children, $6 discount on weekends with student ID, $2 discount for seniors and BYU alumni, 801-422-4322, byuarts.com.

TAKE 6, a cappella jazz vocalists, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $25 reserved, $5 students, 801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.org

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, Brigham Young University, $17 general, $14 BYU alumni and senior citizens, $10 students and BYU employees, 801-422-4322, byuarts.com.

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, “Celebration of the Arts Grand Gala,” Audra McDonald, soprano, art, music, theatre, and dance combine for an evening of entertainment, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, 4030 Old Main Hill, Logan, $10.00, students free with ID, arts.usu.edu.

SALT LAKE SYMPHONY, “Meet the Orchestra: Family Fun Concert,” Jan. 22, 2 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, $10 adults, $3 children, students and seniors, 801-531-7501, tickets available at the door, all ages invited.

UTAH YOUTH SYMPHONY, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m., Salt Lake Tabernacle, 50 West North Temple, free, utahyouthsymphony.org.

MATT ZALKIND, CELLO, HEATHER CONNER, PIANO, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., Congregation Kol Ami, 2425 E. Heritage Way (2760 South), $15 general in advance, $20 general at the door, 801-484-1501, conkolami.org

JULIE BEVAN, CELLO, AND FRIENDS, IN CONCERT, Presented by the Brigham Young University School of Music, Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center at the corner of North Campus and Heritage Drives in Provo. Admission Free. (801) 422-4322   Including violinists Alexander Woods and Becca Moench, violist Leslie Harlow and clarinetist Russell Harlow.  Works of Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov, Taneyev.

BRAZILIAN GUITAR QUARTET, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, $25 general, $5 students, 801-561-3999, cmsofslc.org

“SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION,” (originally aired on PBS), followed by a panel discussion of Sondheim’s life and work, Jan. 26, 7 p.m., Auditorium, Salt Lake City Main Library, free.

OGDEN SYMPHONY BALLET ASSOCIATION, Utah Symphony, Louise Vickerman, harp, Keith Lockhart, conductor, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., Val A. Browning Center, Weber State University, $14-$34, 801-399-9214, symphonyballet.org.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Crosstalk: An Evening of Electronic Music,” Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m., Madsen Recital Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, free, byuarts.com.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LYRIC OPERA, “Sondheim Mini-Performance,” Jan. 28, 12 p.m., Atrium, Salt Lake City Main Library, free.

UTAH SYMPHONY, “Finishing Touches” Dress Rehearsal, Louise Vickerman, harp, Keith Lockhart, conductor, Jan. 27, 10 a.m., $15, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, utahsymphony.org.

UTAH SYMPHONY, Louise Vickerman, harp, Keith Lockhart, conductor, Jan. 28-29, 8 p.m., Abravanel Hall, $15-$50 reserved ($5 higher when purchased on day of performance), 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, utahsymphony.org.

SALT LAKE SYMPHONY, “SummerArts Piano Concerto Night,” Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, $7 general, $3 students, 801-581-7100, kingsburyhall.org

MOAB MUSIC FESTIVAL, 7th annual “Robert Burns Tribute Concert,” Jan. 29, 6 p.m. meet and greet, 6:30 p.m. concert, Grand Center, 182 N. 500 West, Moab, donations accepted to support the Moab Music Festival and the Moab Community Dance Band,  435-259-7003.

SUNDAYS@7, “An Evening of Brahms,” Jan. 30, 7 p.m., Libby Gardner Concert Hall, University of Utah, free.