THURSDAY 11/9

MUSICIANS ACCORD--New chamber works from Brazil by Miriam Gideon, Egberto Gismonti, Jovino Santos Neto, and Amy Rubin. Plus hors d'oeuvres! Town Hall, Eighth and Seneca, 283-8710 or tracy@scmf.org, 8 pm (7:30 for the snacks), $8 (free to Under Forte members).

SEATTLE SYMPHONY--Berlioz's thundering Roman Carnival overture and Ravel's flowing La Valse bookend the evening, giving you a nice overview of the extremes of French composition. Also Mozart's charmingly bouncy Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, and Jones' Symphony No. 3, Palo Duro Canyon. Benaroya Hall, Taper Auditorium, 215-4747 or www.seattlesymphony.org, 7:30 pm, $10-$69. Also Fri Nov 10, 1 pm, and Sun Nov 12, 2 pm.

FRIDAY 11/10

*FREDERIC RZEWSKI--The greatest pianist/composer since Chopin--period. End of story. If you doubt that, come to this concert and hear his sure-to-be stunning rendition of Four North American Ballads, an epic, driving, ultimately horrifying set of variations of folk and labor movement tunes. Andante Con Moto is another collection of variations, this time around the so-named movement from Beethoven's Appassionata. The Seattle Chamber Players, Rzewski's hosts for the evening, get in on the act with the semi-improvisational Spots. There is no excuse to miss this concert. Not one. Benaroya Hall, Nordstrom Recital Hall, 286-5052, 8 pm (pre-concert lecture by Rzewski at 7:30 pm), $20 general, $15 students/seniors.

SATURDAY 11/11

BACH AROUND THE CLOCK--Drown yourself in the lively, buzzing loveliness of Johann Sebastian, from the delightful fluff of the "Coffee Cantata" to the stunning majesty of the B minor Mass, with arrangements both inspired (Elizabeth Falconer performing lute works on the koto) and a little worrying (the Italian Concerto for pianist and tap dancer?). Ending, as it must, with the Partita No. 2 in d minor. Town Hall, Eighth and Seneca, 652-4255 or www.townhallseattle.org, 10 am-11 pm, free.

PEPE ROMERO--The fluid, emotive guitar playing of Romero has done what such fingering has always done: made for a lot of well-performed but indifferently programmed CDs with impressionistic watercolors on their cover that sell much better than I'd like. Still, there's no denying he has the chops. Benaroya Hall, Nordstrom Recital Hall, 7:30 pm, 297-8788, $28 general, $20 students/seniors/SCGS members.

STOCKHOLM TO SWEDEN--Last time I checked, Stockholm was still actually in Sweden, so I've no idea what this evening's title could possibly mean. But as an affordably priced collection of new electroacoustic music from said city, it should be intriguing. Broberg, Mangs, Grippe, Pamerud, and Karlsson aim to do the home country proud. Brechemin Auditorium, UW School of Music, Room 126, 685-8384, 8 pm, $8 general, $5 students/seniors.

SUNDAY 11/12

HOPKINSON SMITH--The acclaimed lutenist in an all-Bach recital, consisting of arrangements from the Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin. Without questioning Smith's facility, when you consider the difference between the lyrical violin and the plucked, percussive lute, this sounds as much of a mismatch as the aforementioned tap dancers at Town Hall. Seattle Art Museum, First and University, 325-7066, 3 pm, $25 general, $16 students, $20 seniors.

RADIO SHOWS
by Megan Seling

THURSDAY 11/9

SWINGIN' DOORS--Conjure up any country music combinations you can possibly think of--alternative country, western swing, hardcore twang--and you're likely to hear Don Slack playing them. KCMU 90.3 FM, 6 pm.

ON THE CORNER--Funk, hiphop, and jungle all spiced up with a little jazz. On the Corner focuses on the transitional period of jazz. KBCS 91.3 FM, 10 pm.

FRIDAY 11/10

FIRST HOUR FOLKUS--The musical focus for this week is the work of Bill Morrisey. Not the band-aid on the nipple Morrissey, that's a different guy. KBCS 91.3 FM, noon.

JAZZ PARTY--Robin Slivka hosts a mighty fine jazz party, playing the best bluesy jazz, funky jazz, and more. KBCS 91.3 FM, 9 pm.

SATURDAY 11/11

THISTLE & SHAMROCK--Featuring Celtic music from Scotland, Ireland, and beyond, this week showcases some of the best guitar work heard in the genre. KBCS 91.3 FM, noon.

SONARCHY RADIO--Pianoman Stan Keene is live in the Jack Straw Production studios performing his "marvelous lyrical music" just for you. KCMU 90.3 FM, 11 pm.

MONDAY 11/13

THE BEST AMBIANCE--Host Jon Kertzer accompanies you on a three-hour tour of Africa while playing music from all corners of the continent. KCMU 90.3 FM, 6 pm.

REGIONAL MUSIC

J. MASCIS & THE FOG: Thurs Nov 9, Crystal Ballroom, Portland

JULIANA THEORY: Thurs Nov 9, Pine St. Theatre, Portland

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE, PEDRO THE LION: Fri Nov 10, Meow Meow, Portland

ELLIOTT SMITH, GRANDADDY: Fri-Sat Nov 10-11, Roseland Theater, Portland

ALAN JACKSON: Sat Nov 11, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma

BEBEL GILBERTO: Sat Nov 11, Crystal Ballroom, Portland

REGINA CARTER: Sat Nov 11, Western Washington U, Bellingham

WESTCOAST SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL 2000: Sat-Mon Nov 11-13, various locations (call 604-732-6632), Vancouver, BC

KARATE: Sun Nov 12, Meow Meow, Portland

YOUSSOU N'DOUR: Mon Nov 13, Aladdin Theatre, Portland

LIMP BIZKIT, EMINEM, PAPA ROACH, XZIBIT: Mon Nov 13, Tacoma Dome, Tacoma; Tues Nov 14, Rose Garden Arena, Portland

FENIX TX: Wed Nov 15, Roseland Theater, Portland

MURDER CITY DEVILS: Wed Nov 15, Richard's on Richards, Vancouver, BC