Weekly Ear, Apr. 23 - Apr. 29

Atlanta concert picks

THU/23 & FRI/24 @ 8:00pm
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Donald Runnicles leads the ASO in Gustav Mahler's vast and tragic “Symphony No. 6,” featuring a very large post-Romantic orchestra that includes a sledgehammer. (“Strike any key when ready.”) $16-$73, Symphony Hall, 404-733-5000, www.atlantasymphony.org

FRI/24 @ 7:30pm
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB
The mighty, mighty men of Morehouse are one of Atlanta's most distinguished choral ensembles and musical ambassadors of goodwill. Program features classical compositions, African choral woks, and American spirituals, led by Dr. David Morrow. $10; $5 seniors/students, All Saints' Episcopal Church, 404-881-0835, www.allsaintsatlanta.org

SAT/25 @ 8:15pm
ATLANTA CHAMBER PLAYERS
Rescheduled after being snowed out on March 1, ACP plays the graceful, witty “Serenade in D major” by Ludwig van Beethoven, a flashy “Trio” by Francis Poulenc, and the heroic “Piano Quintet” by Erich Korngold. $25. Spivey Hall, 678-466-4200 www.spiveyhall.org

SAT/25 @ 8:00pm & TUE/28 @ 7:30pm
ATLANTA OPERA
Richard Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman." The story a ghost ship and its captain, doomed to sail the oceans forever unless he can be redeemed by a true love. Stage direction by Tomer Zvulun; conducted by Arthur Fagen. Additional performances on May 1 & 3. $25-$130. Cobb Energy Centre, 404-881-8885 www.atlantaopera.org