If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.
From a capella to orchestra, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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Sing That Thing!
On Thursday, enjoy choral groups performing at a taping of public radio station WGBH's Sing That Thing! Space is limited in the intimate studio, so RSVP soon.
When: Thursday, Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m.
Where: WGBH, 1 Guest St.
Price: Free
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A Far Cry: The Goldberg Variations
On Friday, Grammy-nominated string orchestra, A Far Cry, present its take on Bach's Goldberg Variations. The performance features renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein.
When: Friday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m.
Where: Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory, 30 Gainsborough St.
Price: $12.50
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The Kevin Harris Project Presents: A Contemporary Octet Expedition through the Expressions of James Baldwin
If you're in the mood for jazz, head to the Berklee Performance Center tonight for the music of The Kevin Harris Project. "This soulful presentation will honor what James Baldwin described as 'the collision between one’s image of oneself and what one actually is,'” according to the event's promoter.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.
Where: 136 Massachusetts Ave.
Price: $10-$15
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Juanjo Mena Featuring Violinist Julian Rachlin
Also tonight, Spanish conductor Juanjo Mena teams up with Lithuanian violinist Julian Rachlin. The duo will perform works by Mendelssohn, Haydn and Czech composer Leoš Janáček at Boston Symphony Hall.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.
Where: 301 Massachusetts Ave.
Price: $32-$106
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Chinese New Year Concert
Finally, on Thursday, the Berklee Performance Center presents its eighth annual Chinese New Year concert. The event spotlights unique arrangements of various styles of music, including traditional Chinese. Dance and other performances are also on the agenda.
When: Thursday, Feb. 7, 8 p.m.
Where: 136 Massachusetts Ave.
Price: $10-$15
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