The week ahead in L.A. classical music, July 16-23,2017
iPalpiti Soloists in Encinitas Up-and-coming musicians perform. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas. Sun., 2 p.m. $15. (760) 633-2746.
Nixon Library Sunday Concerts Pianist Michael Sellers performs. Richard M. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. Sun., 2 p.m. Free. (714) 993-5075.
Sundays Live Harpist Cristina Montes Mateo performs works to be announced. Bing Theater, LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Sun., 6 p.m. Free. (323) 857-6234.
Symphony in the Cities Pacific Symphony performs works by Bach, Bernstein, Sousa, Johann Strauss II and John Williams. Newport Beach City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. Sun., 7 p.m. Also, Oso Viejo Community Park, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo. Sat., 7 p.m. And, Mike Ward Community Park Woodbridge, 20 Lake Road, Irvine. Next Sun., 7 p.m. Free. (714) 755-5799.
Beethoven’s Ninth With Dudamel The LA Phil is joined by Los Angeles Master Chorale and guest vocalists for the composer’s final symphony; program also includes Copland’s “Fanfare For the Common Man” plus “ Lincoln Portrait” narrated by former Dodgers announcer Vin Scully. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Tue., 8 p.m. $1-$154. (323) 850-2000.
Glendale Noon Concerts Flutist Katherine Marsh and percussionist Timm Boatman play works by Dwight Dixon, Katherine Hoover, et al. Glendale City Church, 610 E. California Ave., Glendale. Wed., 12: 10 p.m. Free. (818) 244-7241.
iPalpiti Orchestra Selections to be announced. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas. Wed., 7: 30 p.m. $25. (760) 633-2746.
Dudamel Conducts Wagner The LA Phil is joined Los Angeles Master Chorale for selections from the musical dramas “Tannhäuser, ” “The Flying Dutchman” and “Die Meistersinger.” Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Thu., 8 p.m. $1-$154. (323) 850-2000.
Soul/Town Rachael Worby and the MUSE/IQUE orchestra are joined by veteran singer Darlene Love for a program ranging from 19th-century gospel to 1960s R&B. Caltech’s Beckman Mall Lawn, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena. Sat., 7: 30 p.m. $25-$200. www.muse-ique.com.
iPalpiti Orchestral Ensemble of International Laureates Works by Schubert and Mahler. Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo. Next Sun., 2 p.m. $29-$39. (949) 480-4278.
SummerFest 17 Piano Trio Céleste performs works by Beethoven, Mozart, et al., in this Music Guild presentation. University Synagogue, 11960 Sunset Blvd., Brentwood. Next Sun., 3 p.m. $46-$58; discounts available. (310) 558-3500.
Sundays Live iPalpiti Festival soloists perform. Bing Theater, LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. Next Sun., 6 p.m. Free. (323) 857-6234.