01:00 AM EDT on Thursday, May 20, 2004

JAMESTOWN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. 423-3031. Featuring Music for a While, featuring soprano Julibeth Andrews, tenor Eric Bronner and pianist Nancy Nicholson. 8 pm. $15.

May 22. Tin Pan Alley Classics, with Boston cabaret duo Ben Sears and Brad Conner.

June 20. Land of the Midnight Sun. Summer solstice concert featuring works by Grieg, Sibelius, Palmgren, Hielsen and Kilpinen, with soprano Kara Lund and violinist Laura Gulley.

July 17. Summer Serenade. Light classics featuring works by Beethoven, Debussy, Bernstein, Piazzola and Lukas Foss, with cellist Daniel Harp.

KINGSTON CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, University of Rhode Island, Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, Upper College Road, Kingston. 789-0665; www.kingstonchambermusic.org. July 20-30. 8 pm. $15.

July 20. John Roderick MacDonald, trumpeter; Gabriela Diaz, Nurit Bar-Josef and David Kim, violinists; and Andres Diaz, cellists; Natalie Zhu, pianist; Karen Pandolfi, bass, and Che-Hung Chen, violist. Works by Reiche, Telemann, Beethoven and Faure.

July 22. Ferhan and Ferzan Onder, duo pianists; cellists Andres Diaz and Margo Tatgenhorst Drakos; pianist Natalie Zhu; violinists Nurit Bar-Josef and Gabriela Diaz; violist Che-Hung Chen. Works by Ravel, Beethoven and Schumann.

July 24. Kazuo Tikoti, piccolo player; David Kim, Zachary Dupue and Nicholas Kendall, violinists; Natalie Zhu, pianist; Ferhan and Ferzan Onder, piano duo; Che-Hung Chen, violist, and Ranaan Mayer, bass. Works by Stamitz, Borodin, Rachmaninov and Bruch.

July 26. Elizabeth Masoudnia, English horn player; Kimberly Fisher and David Kim, violinists; Che-Yen Chen, violist; Meeka Quan, cellist; Gail Niwa, pianist; Ferhan and Ferzan Onder, piano duo. Works by Mozart, Schubert, Dvorak and Ravel.

July 28. Ricardo Morales, clarinetist; Gail Niwa, pianist; Kimberly Fisher and David Kim, violinists; Che-Yen Chen, violist, and Meeka Quan, cellist. Works by Saint-Saens, Prokofiev and Brahms. Post-concert conversation.

July 30. Ricardo Morales, clarinetist; Gail Niwa, pianist; Kimberly Fisher and David Kim, violinists; Che-Yen Chen and Che-Hung Chen, violists; Meeka Quan and Michelle Djokic, cellists. Works by Prokofiev, Debussy and Tchaikovksy.

NEWPORT MUSIC FESTIVAL. July 9-25. General information, 846-1133; box office, 849-0700; www.newportmusic.org.

9. Ebony and Ivory Rarities, unknown piano works, The Elms, Bellevue Avenue, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Rosecliff, Bellevue Avenue, 6 pm, $35. Opening Night Concert, featuring pianist Gergely Boganyi, Rosecliff, 9 pm, $40.

10. Northern Exposure -- Exploring Scandinavia, the Elms, 11 am, $35. Tea for Two -- Adored Duos, Rosecliff, 6 pm, $35. Pianist John Bayless, Rosecliff, 9 pm, $40. Midnight Madness -- The Clock Strikes Twelve, Marble House, Bellevue Avenue, 11:45 pm, $25.

11. Voyage to the Unknown -- Obscure 19th-Century Russian Piano, The Elms, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Ochre Court, Ochre Point Avenue, 2 pm, $35. Georgian University Men's Chorus, 7 pm, St. George's Chapel, Purgatory Road, Middletown, 7 pm, $25. Novae Stellae -- New Stars to Newport, featuring violinist Barnabas Keleman and pianist Gergely Boganyi, The Breakers, Ochre Point Avenue, 9 pm, $40.

12. Bay Cruise Concert, featuring the Amernet String Quartet, featuring works by Mozart, and a champagne lunch buffet, aboard the Vista Jubilee leaving from Goat Island Marina, 11 am, $50. Scarlatti Fever -- Infectious Pieces by Father and Son, Wakehurst Tent, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Wakehurst Tent, 4 pm, $35. Schubert & Company -- Austrian Idols, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40.

13. Songfest of the Mighty Handful -- Russian Composer Group, Regatta Club, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Regatta Club, 4 pm, $35. Magic Mountain -- Liszt and Weimar Friends, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40.

14. Festival World Premieres -- Works Premiered in Newport, Regatta Club, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Regatta Club, 4 pm, $35. Quasimozart, works by Mozart, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40.

15. Ole! -- Spiced with Spanish Dance, Belcourt Castle, 657 Bellevue Ave., 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, The Breakers, 6 pm, $35. Follow the Leader -- Musical Expressions, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40.

16. Ole! Ole! -- More Spanish Salsa, The Elms, 11 am, with box lunch alfresco after concert, 1 pm, $45. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, The Elms, 2 pm, $35; optional box lunch alfresco after concert at 1 pm, $45. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, The Elms, 6 pm, $35. Newport Debuts, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40. Back to Bach I, featuring pianist Sergey Schepkin performing works by J.S. Bach, The Breakers, 11:45 pm, $25, includes champagne reception.

17. Potpourri -- A French Wind Machine, The Elms, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, The Elms, 2 pm, $35. Schilflieder (Songs of Reeds), featuring baritone Peter Edelmann, Marble House, 7 pm, $25. Phantasy of the Opera -- Fantastic Operatic Transcriptions, The Brakers, 9 pm, $40. Back to Bach II, featuring pianist Sergey Schepkin performing works by J.S. Bach, Marble House, 11:45 pm, $25.

18. Beau Matin -- Our Traditional French Morning, The Elms, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Ochre Court, 2 pm, $35. Zephyr -- A Program of Gentle Summer Winds, Marble House, 7 pm, $25. White Nights -- Music from Mother Russia and Her Former Republics, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40.

19. Kitchen Kapers -- A Musical Feast for Hearty Appetites, The Elms, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Ochre Court, 4 pm, $35. Connoisseur Concert -- Expert Performances, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40.

20. Lisztomania, works by Franz Liszt, The Elms, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Ochre Court, 4 pm, $35. Pan-Slavic -- The Soulful Slavs, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40.

21. Czech Trek -- Touring the Czech Republic, The Elms, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Ochre Court, 4 pm, $35. Gala Dinner and Concert featuring violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky; cocktail hour/dinner, Rosecliff Tent, 6:30 pm; concert, Rosecliff, 9 pm; $200, includes dinner and concert.

22. Deutsch Delights, Rosecliff Tent, 11 am, with German box lunch al fresco after concert, 1 pm, $45. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Rosecliff Tent, 2 pm, with optional German box lunch alfresco preceding the concert, 1 pm; $35, $45 lunch/concert $45. Italian Pasticcio -- A Grandissimo Span of Three Centuries, Rosecliff Tent, 5 pm, $35. Arabian Nights -- Fantasies of the Orient, Rosecliff, 9 pm, $40.

23. Bay Cruise Concert, featuring pianist Francisco Libetta, and a champagne lunch buffet, aboard the Vista Jubilee leaving from Goat Island Marina, 11 am, $50. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, The Elms, 4 pm, $35. Hail Britannia -- Rare and Wonderful British Masterworks, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40. Late Schubert, works by Schubert, preceded by a champagne reception, Marble House, 11:45, $25.

24. Slavic Soulmates -- Birds of a Feather, Ochre Court, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Ochre Court, 2 pm, $35, and Marble House, 6 pm, $35. Ivory and Ebony -- Twenty-Four Brilliant Studies by Adolf Henselt featuring pianist Piers Lane, 11:45 pm, $25, includes champagne reception.

25. Three's a Crowd -- Unusual Trios, The Elms, 11 am, $35. Composer Series, works by Ravel and Mozart, Marble House, 6 pm, $35. Vielle Vienne -- An Evening in Old Vienna, The Breakers, 9 pm, $40, closing gala, with reception on The Breakers Terrace.

PROVIDENCE MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL MUSIC. 273-6930; www.mandolin-orchestra.org.

June 18. Juanito Pascual, Flamenco guitarist, with the Providence Mandolin Orchestra, Providence Public Library, 225 Washington St., Providence. 8 pm. $15, students/elderly $10.

June 19. Richard Biberian, Armenian oud player, with accompanist, and Tamara Volskaya, Russian domra and mandolin player, accompanied by her husband, Anatoliy Trofimov on accordion, St. Sahag & St. Mesrob Armenian Church, 70 Jefferson St., Providence. 8 pm. $15, students/elderly $10.

--FREE-- June 20. Gala Pre-WaterFire Concert, Waterplace Park, Francis Street. Each group performs a 45-minute set.

RED HOUSE FESTIVAL, Providence. Featuring the Red House Opera Group, Julian Wachner conducting. 621-6123; www.arttixri.com. Two-concert pass, $36 for the Providence Singers June 20 concert plus either the June 18 recital or June 19 chamber concert.

June 17. Hi-Hat Nightclub, 3 Davol Square. Kickoff concert, an evening of cabaret. 6:30 pm. $20, includes a Red House martini.

June 18. First Unitarian Church, 1 Benevolent St. Rhode Island premiere of Ned Rorem's Evidence of Things Not Seen. 8 pm. $20, students/elderly $18.

June 19. First Unitarian Church. Works by Schubert and Britten. 8 pm.

June 20. Providence Singers, Andrew Clark conducting, All Saints' Memorial Church, 674 Westminster St., Providence. Rachmanioff's St. John Chrysostom. 7 pm. $24, elderly $22, students $12.

RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC. Francisco Noya conducting. Pop standards, show tunes, light classics and patriotic favorites. 831-3123.

June 12. Chase Farm, 100 Great Rd., Lincoln. 6 pm. Rain date: June 13.

July 10. Narragansett Pier, Route 1A, Narragansett. 8 pm. Rain date: July 11.

July 12. McCoy Stadium, Columbus Avenue, Pawtucket. 9 pm. Rain dae: July 16.

July 30. Johnson & Wales University, Gaebe Commons, Providence. 598-5000. Summer Pops in the City. Champagne reception, 6 pm. Outdoor concert, 7 pm. Brass section seats $150 (includes buffet stations); strings section table $1,250 for table of 10 (includes buffet stations); conductors circle table $2,500 for table of 10 (includes free parking, VIP entrance into the concert, table service of food during reception and dessert intermission). Rain date: July 31.

Sept. 4. Eldredge Field, East Greenwich High School, Avenger Drive, East Greenwich. 8 pm.

Sept. 5. Independence Park, Wood Street, Bristol. 7 pm. Rain date: Sept. 6.

TANGLEWOOD CONCERT SERIES, featuring the Boston Symphony Orchestra, guest conductors and artists, at Tanglewood, West Street, Route 183, Lenox, Mass. (413) 637-5165, (617) 266-1492, www.bso.org. July 1-Sept. 5.

TRINITY CHURCH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, Trinity Church, Honyman Hall, 1 Queen Anne Square, Newport. 846-0660; www.trinitynewport.org. $10. 7:30 pm, unless otherwise noted.

June 13. Pianist Wayman Chin. Works by Haydn, Bach-Busoni, Schoenberg. 4 pm.

June 16. Clarinetist Elizabeth Leehey and pianist John McDonald. Inaugural NewMusicNewPort concert, music of the 21st century.

July 22. Pianist Michael Bahmann. Works by Brahms, Schumann and Schubert.

Aug. 5. Harpsichordist Paul Cienniwa. Works by Bach, Couperin and Rameau.

Aug. 12. Cellist Audrey Cienniwa and pianist Reiko Tanaka. Works by Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann.

Aug. 19. Newport Youth Symphony and Children's Choir.

WARWICK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, Dinarte Ferro conducting. Works by Tchaikovsky, Haydn, Elgar, Nelhybela, Copland and contemporary American composers. $5, children/elderly $3. Pilgrim Senior Center concert is free.

May 20. Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick. 7:30 pm.

June 3. Exeter Chapel, 765 Ten Rod Rd., Exeter. 7:30 pm.

June 6. Goddard State Park, 1095 Ives Rd., Warwick. 2 pm.

MAY

20. Leon Fleisher, pianist, Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory, 30 Gainsborough St., Boston. (617) 482-6661; www.celebrityseries.org. Works by Bach, Sessions, Kirchner, Brahms and Schubert. 8 pm. $41-$51.

21-22. Evren Ozan and Guillermo Martinez, Native American flutists and percussionists, Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, Gathering Space, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket. (800) 411-9671; www.pequotmuseum.org. May 21, 12:30 pm in museum auditorium; May 22 1 pm in the Gathering Space. Free with museum admission. $15, 55+ $13, ages 6-15 $10, children 5 and younger free.

22. Rhode Island Civic Chorale & Orchestra, Edward Markward conducting, with soprano Jane Shivick, mezzo-soprano Susan Forrester, tenor Martin Kelly and bass Jeffrey Tucker, St. Joseph Church, 92 Hope Street, Providence. 621-6118; www.arttixri.com. Romantic Roots, works by Schubert, Brahms and Bruckner. 8 pm. $22.

22. --FREE-- Tubaphonia Concert, Gary Buttery directing. North Kingstown High School Auditorium, Fairway Drive, North Kingstown. 423-1285, 295-1607. Performers from tri-state region range from pre-teenagers to senior citizens. Many types of lower, conical brass instruments including all tubas, euphoniums, serpentines, ophecleides, cimbassos, heilcons and sousaphones featured.

23. --FREE-- Carillon, a women's vocal ensemble, Christine Noel directing, Berean Baptist Church, 474 Chapel St., Harrisville Center, Burrillville. 568-4022. Popular and classical tunes. 2 pm.

23. --FREE-- Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault, duo organists, First Baptist Church in America, 75 North Main St., Providence. 4 pm.

23. The Solati Trio, featuring Ludmilla Lifson, Sophia Herman and Hrant Tatian, Brown University's Grant Recital, 1 Young Orchard Ave., Providence. 521-2602. Works by Mozart, Shostakovich and Dvorak. 3 pm. $15, elderly $10, students $5.

23. Jerilyn Turner, vocalist, accompanied by Vance Westgate, Lime Rock Baptist Church, 1075 Great Rd., Lincoln. 334-2999. Operatic selections, French and Italian Mozart art songs, African-American spirituals and Gershwin selections. 7 pm. $20, children $5.

23. Newport Baroque Orchestra, Paul Cienniwa directing, Salve Regina University's Cecelia Hall, 207 Ruggles Ave., Newport. 841-8266; www.newportarts.org. Bach's Musical Offering. 4 pm. Pre-concert lecture, 3:30 pm. $20. Reservations recommended; seating limited.

24. --FREE-- Wonders of the Wurlitzer Concert, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. 421-2787. With organist Bob Legon. Accompanied by silent film showing. Noon.

24. --FREE-- One More Time: Performances by Young Musicians, North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone St., North Kingstown. 294-3306. 7 pm.

29. --FREE-- Jagolinzer Memorial Concert (23rd annual), Brown University's Grant Recital Hall, 1 Young Orchard Ave., Providence. 863-3234. Featuring Brown graduating musicians. 4 pm. Tickets required; seating limited.

30. Brown University Chorus, Frederick Jodry directing, Brown University's Sayles Hall, College Green, Providence. 863-3234. Works by Victoria, Lasso and Sibelius Rautavaara. 8:30 pm. $15.

30. Northern Rhode Island Children's Chorus, Slatersville Congregational Church, Slatersville Common, Greene Street, North Smithfield. 568-4022. Selections from Broadway and Disney favorites. 2 pm. $5, children under 5 $2.

30. Swanhurst Chorus, Jonathan F. Babbitt directing, joined by two orchestras, the Grace Church Boys Choir and soloists Howard Sprout and Ray Bauwens, All Saints' Memorial Church, 674 Westminster St., Providence. 682-1630; www.swanhurst.org. Benjamin Britten's War Requiem. 4:30 pm. $20, $25 in advance; $25, 30 at door. Pre-concert lecture, 3:45.

May 31. --FREE-- The Valley Singers, Highland Court, 101 Highland Ave., Providence. 273-2220. Memorial Day Tribute. 2 pm.

JUNE

2. Providence String Quartet, Brown University, Alumnae Hall, 194 Meeting St., Providence. 863-2416. Works by Beethoven, W. Stainaker and Brahms. 8 pm. $10, students $7. Part of the Rhode Island Chamber Music Concert series.

4. Opera Providence, featuring sopranos Loriana De Crescenzo, Diana McVey and Angela Williams; mezzo-soprano Valerie Nicolosi; tenors Brad Logan and Fred Scheff; baritone Doug Jabara and pianist Matthew Larson, Columbus Theater, 270 Broadway, Providence. 331-6060, 621-6123; www.arttixri.com. Opera2Broadway: Bel Canto or Can Belto! 7:30 pm. $25, $30; children 12 and under $10.

4-5. Pawtuxet Valley Community Chorus, Coventry High School Auditorium, 40 Reservoir Rd., Coventry. 822-9499. Around the World in 80 Minutes. 7:30 pm. $7 advance, $9 door. Benefit for the school's scholarship fund.

6. Pershing's Own United States Army Band, Dunkin' Donuts Center, 1 La Salle Square, Providence. 331-6700; www.provcc.com. Part of the Rhode Island Salutes Her Troops Celebration. 3 pm. Tickets are free and available at the Dunkin' Donuts Center only while supplies last or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

10. --FREE-- Rhode Island Choral Society, New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. (508) 997-0046; www.ahanewbedford.org. 6 pm.

13. Northern Rhode Island Children's Chorus, Berean Baptist Church, 474 Chapel St., Harrisville Center, Burrillville. Selections from Broadway and Disney favorites. 2 pm. $5, children under 5 $2.

19. --FREE-- Chorus of Westerly, George Kent directing, with the Boston Festival Orchestra and guest soloists, Wilcox Park, Broad Street, Westerly. 596-8663. Pre-show program 6:30 pm, concert 8 pm. Rain dates: June 20-21.

24. Lafayette Band, North Kingstown Town Beach Band Shell, Beach Street, off Route 1A, North Kingstown (Wickford). 6:30 pm. Rain site: Hamilton School, Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown.

27. Coastline Show Chorus, Providence Performance Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. 421-2787. Ridin' the Wave. 2 pm. $15-$25.

JULY

18. The American Band, Sprague Mansion grounds, 1351 Cranston St., Cranston. 944-9226. 4 pm. Bring lawn chair or blanket. $5.

28. --FREE-- The Lesters, Goddard Park, Carousel Performing Arts Center, Ives Road, Warwick. 647-7219. Southern gospel music. 7 pm.

29. The American Band, Glen Manor House lawn, 3 Frank Coelho Drive, Portsmouth. 683-4177. Picnics, lawn seating, chairs available. Rain or shine family event.

29. --FREE-- Coastline Show Chorus, Rose Larisa Park, Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence. 6 pm.