THURSDAY 4/5

SEATTLE SYMPHONY--Kazushi Ono leads conducts Mendelssohn's Ruy Blas Overture, Dvorák's Symphony No. 7, and John Adams' Violin Concerto. Guest violinist Leila Josefowicz. Benaroya Hall, Taper Auditorium, 200 University, 215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org, 7:30 pm, $10-$69. Also Fri April 6, 1 pm; Sun April 8, 2 pm.

FRIDAY 4/6

SEATTLE CHAMBER PLAYERS--Performing the music of Franghiz Ali-Zadeh. Benaroya Hall, Nordstrom Recital Hall, 200 University, 286-5052, 8 pm, $20 general/$15 students & seniors.

ISABELLE PERRIN--Music for harp by Debussy, Glinka, and Mozart. Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 2330 Viewmont Way W, 285-6036, 7:30 pm, $8.

HELEN BLEDSOE--Compositions for flute by Michael Rook, Salvatore Sciarrino, Melissa Hui, Mark Applebaum, and others. Brechemin Auditorium, UW School of Music, 685-8384, 8 pm, $10 general/$8 students.

SATURDAY 4/7

PETER MACK--Cornish College instructor and acclaimed pianist Mack performs a program of classical works, followed by a master class. PONCHO Concert Hall, 710 E Roy, 726-5011, 8 pm, $5.

SUNDAY 4/8

NORTHWEST SINFONIETTA--Harpist for the Orchestre National de France Isabelle Perrin is the featured soloist in a program of works by Mozart and Ravel. Benaroya Hall, Nordstrom Recital Hall, 200 University, 383-5344, 7 pm, $20-$25.

TUESDAY 4/10

DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS SERIES--Joint recital by soprano Renée Fleming and pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, including works by Fauré, Debussy, and Rachmaninov. Benaroya Hall, Taper Auditorium, 200 University, 215-4747, www.seattlesymphony.org, 7:30 pm, $25-$77.

WEDNESDAY 4/11

SEATTLE SYMPHONY--The Seattle Symphony Chorale performs Debussy's Prélude à l'aprés-midi d'un faune, plus works by Brahms and Kodály and the premiere of Henri Lazarof's Symphony No. 5. Benaroya Hall, 200 University, 215-4747, 7:30 pm, $10-$69.

RADIO SHOWS
by Jason Pagano

FRIDAY 4/6

SHAKE THE SHACK--Leon Berman hosts three hours of the finest rockabilly, boogie, and R&B. KEXP 90.3 FM, 6 pm.

SATURDAY 4/7

COUNTERSPIN--Examining the bias, inaccuracy, racism, and censorship of the week's major media reportage; past guests have included Molly Ivins, Noam Chomsky, and Alexander Cockburn. Produced by Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. KEXP 90.3 FM, 8 am.

ALTERNATIVE RADIO--Kevin Danaher discusses "Democratizing the Global Economy." Warning: Pledge drive in effect. KUOW 94.9 FM, 3 pm.

SWING YEARS AND BEYOND--Celebrating 20 years as the number one radio program among wistful, wine-soaked nostalgists, Swing Years brings you five hours of swing, big band, and instrumental and vocal jazz from the Golden Age of Radio every Saturday night. Warning: Pledge drive in effect. KUOW 94.9 FM, 7 pm.

THE LIVE ROOM--An hour of folk rock and interviews with John Hyde, broadcast live from the studios of Jack Straw Productions. Hosted by Abe Beeson. KEXP 90.3 FM, 8 pm.

SONARCHY--Live improvised music from Kagel, featuring Phil Woodruff, Doug Teriault, Mark Collins, and Matthew Sperry. Produced by Doug Haire for Jack Straw Productions. KEXP 90.3 FM, 11 pm.

SUNDAY 4/8

NO ROOM FOR SQUARES--Aric Effron plays two hours of hard bop, with a focus on Blue Note artists of the '50s and '60s. KUPS 90.1 FM, 3 pm.

WEDNESDAY 4/11

WHY THIS NIGHT?--Larry Josephson and Rabbi Ismar Schorsch discuss the history, rituals, and music of the Passover holiday. KUOW 94.9 FM, 10 pm.

OUT OF TOWN

THE SOFT BOYS, YOUNG FRESH FELLOWS: Thurs April 5, Pine Street Theater, Portland

SOUNDTRIBE SECTOR 9: Thurs April 5, Wild Duck, Eugene

REEVES GABRIELS: Fri April 6, Cobalt Lounge, Portland

LEON REDBONE: Fri April 6, Aladdin Theatre, Portland

LOVERBOY: Fri April 6, Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma

SUPER DIAMOND: Sat April 7, Crystal Ballroom, Portland

SHANE MacGOWAN & THE POPES, THE REAL McKENZIES: Sat April 7, Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC

JOE JACKSON: Sat April 7, Roseland Theater, Portland

CLINTON FEARON & THE BOOGIE BROWN BAND: Sat April 7, 4th Avenue Tavern, Olympia

MAD PROFESSOR: Wed April 11, Aladdin Theatre, Portland

LOW: Wed April 11, Midnight Sun, Olympia

Headed to Portland? Visit www.portlandmercury.com.