CLASSICAL/OPERA/CHORAL

VSO: Angela Cheng Plays Ravel

Celebrated Canadian pianist Angela Cheng makes her welcome return to the VSO, performing Ravel’s G Major Piano Concerto, a work heavily influenced by the driving rhythms of the Paris jazz scene of the 1920s. Cristian Măcelaru conducts. • Chan Centre, 6265 Crescent Rd., UBC • Oct. 20 and Oct. 21, 8 p.m. • 604-876-3434, vancouversymphony.ca

Nuts & Bolts: The Piano Music of John Cage

Music of John Cage – Sonatas and Interludes with pianist Tzenka Dianova! She has premiered them on three continents to critical acclaim, being broadcast by Bulgaria’s National Television and Radio New Zealand. • Orpheum Annex Theatre, 823 Seymour St. • Oct. 21, 8 p.m. • $20/$15, 604-936-9752, yarilomusic.com

Pavel Haas Quartet

Young Czech string quartet perform works by Stravinsky, Ravel and Dvorak. • Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St. • Oct. 22, 3 p.m. • $55/$15, 604-437-5747, friendsofchambermusic.ca

Music in the Morning: Rolston String Quartet

The 2016 First Prize winner of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition was named among the CBC’s Hot Canadian Classical Musicians under 30. • Oct. 25-26: Ryerson United Church, Oct. 27: West Vancouver United • Various locations • Oct. 25-27, 10:30 a.m. • $17, $35, $38, 604-873-4612, musicinthemorning.org

John Stetch & Vulneraville CD Release

Six-time Juno nominee John Stetch brings his NYC quartet Vulneraville to Frankie’s in celebration of Stetch’s 15th album, The Vancouver Concert. • Frankie’s Jazz Club, 765 Beatty St. • Oct. 19, 8 p.m. • $25, coastaljazz.ca