Classical
Beethoven Perspectives Series: Kristóf Baráti, violin; Klára Würtz, piano, Beethoven sonatas. Sonata for violin and piano No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30. No. 3, Sonata for violin and piano No. 2 in A Major, Op.12. No. 2, Sonata for violin and piano No. 9 in A Major “Kreutzer”, Op. 47. 7:30 p.m. Monday-Tuesday; The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross; $40; 713-524-7601, dacamera.com. Siegfried: The power of the gods continues to diminish as Siegfried’s journey culminates in the discovery of his destined bride, Brünnhilde. Wagner’s classic is sung in German with projected English translation. 10:50 p.m. Saturday, Wortham Theater Center, 550 Prairie; $28-$245; 713-228-6737, houstongrandopera.org. Shepherd School of Music: Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra: Larry Rachleff, music director, and Jerry Hou, conductor. The schedule includes Thomas Dougherty’s “Three Dances for Orchestra” (Jerry Hou, conductor) and Mahler Symphony No. 6 in A Minor, “Tragic.” 8:30 p.m. Thursday; Rice University, Alice Pratt Brown Hall, Stude Concert Hall, 6100 Main; 713-348-8000, music.rice.edu. FREE Moores School of Music Wind Ensemble: A wind ensemble is featured, with director David Bertman. 7:30 p.m. Friday; University of Houston — Moores Opera House, 3800 Cullen; $7$12; 713-743-3313, uh.edu. Carousel: Shortly after a young carnival worker, Billy Bigelow, and local mill girl Julie Jordan fall in love and marry, they’re faced with hardship that leads to a devastating loss. But Billy receives one last chance from beyond the grave to save his family’s future. A co-production of Houston Grand Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago. 10:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday, 10:30 p.m. Wednesday; Houston Grand Opera, Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas; $18-$370; 713-546-0200, houstongrandopera.org. Sharing The Spotlight: A program of music by Johannes Brahms. Featuring Kathleen Winkler, violin; James Dunham, viola; students of the Shepherd School. 8 p.m. Saturday; Rice University — Alice Pratt Brown Hall — Duncan Recital Hall; 6100 Main; 713-348-8000, rice. edu. FREE