The classical music concerts filling this week include University of Arizona musicians on tour, and a visit from the English chamber orchestra Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra — See story.
True Concord — See story.
Arizona Symphonic Winds “Sounds of the Southwest” — 2 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at Catalina Foothills High School Auditorium, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Tucson native and beloved mezzo soprano Korby Myrick joins the volunteer ensemble and Conductor László Veres for the premiere of Tucson composer Mark Wolfram’s “The Tucson March.” Veres, in a written statement, said he had mentioned to Wolfram in 2016 that “Tucson needs its own signature march to help remind people across the country and around the world of Tucson’s rich cultural heritage.” He asked Wolfram if he would compose it; hence “Tucson March,” a concert band piece that “is fun, light in nature and sounds a bit ‘Southwestern’. But mostly it’s a happy toe-tapping, whistle along good time!” Admission to Sunday’s concert is free, but donations are accepted. Details: facebook.com/ArizonaSymphonicWinds
The conductor-less chamber orchestra, sans its Music Director violin great Joshua Bell, center, returns to Tucson for a concert Tuesday, March 28, at Centennial Hall. Pianist Inon Barnatan and director Tomo Keller will join the orchestra for a concert that includes a pair of piano concertos and two symphonies.
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd., on the University of Arizona campus. Israeli pianist Inon Barnatan will get a workout when he joins the London-based ensemble Tuesday. He’s set to perform a pair of piano concertos — Nicolson’s No. 2 “The Haunted Ebb” and Shostakovich’s No. 1 in C minor. Also on Tuesday’s program: a pair of symphonies — Haydn’s No. 26 in D minor (also known as “(Lamentatione: Weihnachtssymphonie”); and Shostakovich’s “Kammersinfonie” chamber symphony. Tickets are $20 to $85 through uapresents.org
University of Arizona Wind Ensemble — Crowder Hall, 1017 N. Olive Road. Under the baton of director of bands Chad Nicholson and graduate conductor Clifton Weston. 7:30 p.m. March 23. $10. 621-1162.
As Long As I Am Singing, A Tribute to Big Band Xpress — The Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road. Big-band tunes. 3 and 7 p.m. March 25. $25. 529-1000.
Pianist Ji-Young Kim will perform at Simon Gallery.
Violinist Evgeniya Belinskaya and pianist Ji-Young Kim — Simon Gallery of Pianos and Fine Art, 3001 E. Skyline Drive. This classical concert benefiting Blume Haiti Music Education will include works by Mozart, Bizet/Waxman, and Stravinsky. Reservations required. 6-8 p.m. March 25. $20. 325-9797.
UA Musicians on Tour — Green Valley Recreation West Center, 1111 GVR Drive. Soloists and chamber music. 2-4 p.m. March 26. $5. 625-0288.
