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The Left Coast Chamber Ensemble premieres three new works this weekend on the theme of childhood in what promises to be a real variety show.

The always-enlightened Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, with three superb soloists and a fine Chorus, brings out the marvels of Haydn’s Creation.

Celebrating two decades of adventurous programming and fine playing, the San José Chamber Orchestra under Barbara Day Turner’s direction presents a feast, including three premieres.

Super jazz-drummer Scott Amendola’s latest gig is as composer/performer in the Oakland East Bay Symphony “New Visions” commissioning series.

Open to improvising, the Venezuelan pianist knows her own voice and says she loves sharing it with audiences.

This European recording of Grofé's original jazz arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue is a raucous romp that thrives on improvisation. It also continually contrasts seemingly unstoppable propulsion with subtle, laid back lingering.

Daveda Karanas set her sights very high. In her Schwabacher Debut recital, she skimmed the surface of songs that are a litmus test of a singer’s ability to infuse lyrical grandeur with intimacy and depth.

Living up to her sterling reputation at the keyboard, Dubravka Tomšič plays Chopin and Beethoven with her characteristic control, clarity of sound, and dexterity.

The young French artist is well on the rise, performing this week with the S.F. Symphony — and in June playing “live” to hundreds of American theaters with fellow hotshot Gustavo Dudamel.