CLASSICAL/CHORAL

The Bergmann Duo with the Borealis String Quartet

The Borealis String Quartet joins The Bergmann Duo for a program featuring the romantic and spirited Dvorak piano quintet. • The ACT, Maple Ridge, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. • $25/$15, theactmapleridge.org

C/4: Canadian Choral Composition Competition

Meet three Canadian composers from across the country as Chor Leoni Men’s Choir presents the finalists of the second annual C4 choral competition. • Annex, 823 Seymour St., Feb. 23, 8 p.m. • $30, chorleoni.org

Metamorfosi

Ensemble Constantinople and Canadian soprano Suzie LeBlanc explore new avenues and Italian composers often unknown to the general public. • Christ Church Cathedral, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. • $18-$68 earlymusic.bc.ca

Cantus Missae: Rheinberger and the Romantics

Hear German Romantic choral music at its best presented by the Vancouver Cantata Singers. • Holy Rosary Cathedral, 646 Richards St., Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. • $10-$30, vancouvercantatasingers.com

Il Barbiere di Siviglia (the Barber of Seville)

Rossini’s comic masterpiece is filled with romance, deception, mistaken identities and glorious music. Presented by the Burnaby Lyric Opera. • Shadbolt Centre, Burnaby, Feb. 24-March 1 • $15/$36, tickets.shadboltcentre.com

Spectralism with Plastic Acid Orchestra

Through musical explorations of sonic textures and gestures, Spectralism embodies a fascinating and exceptionally resonating sound world. • The Annex, 823 Seymour St., Feb. 24, 8 p.m. • $12-$35, newmusic.org

VSO: Night of the Flying Horses

An eclectic concert is highlighted by one of the world’s top instrumentalists, Daniel Müller-Schott, performing Elgar’s Cello Concerto. • Feb. 24, 8 p.m.: Orpheum Theatre | Feb. 26, 8 p.m.: Bell Performing Arts Centre, Surrey • vancouversymphony.ca

Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir

The power of gospel music coupled with the sounds of 150 impassioned singers is sure to ignite a renewed call for justice, freedom and hope. • Dunbar Ryerson United Church, 2195 W. 45th Ave., Feb. 25, 3:30 p.m. • $15/$10 goodnoisevgc.com West Coast Chamber Music: From Vienna to America Trios for piano and strings by Beethoven and Haydn, and Amy Beach’s Quintet for piano and strings. • Unitarian Church of Vancouver, 949 W. 49th. Feb. 25, 3:30 p.m. • $22/$16 westcoastchambermusic.com

The Vancouver Philharmonic Orchestra Goes to England

Program includes Elgar: Pomp & Circumstance No. 1 and Parry: Symphonic Variations. • Centennial Theatre, North Van, Feb. 25, 3 p.m. • Suggested $15-$20 donation, centennialtheatre.com

VSO Chamber Players: Schnittke & Shostakovich

Repertoire includes Alfred Schnittke: Quartet No. 3 and Shostakovich: Piano Quintet in G minor. • Feb. 28 and March 1: 7:30 p.m., March 4: 2 p.m. • Pyatt Hall, 843 Seymour St., vancouversymphony.ca

Wednesday Noon Hours: Robert Silverman

Pianist Robert Silverman performs Chopin Scherzos Nos. 1-4 in a reproduction of a recital he performed in the 1970s. • Barnett Hall, UBC, Feb. 28, noon • $5 at the door (cash only), music.ubc.ca