Music
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MAMBO KING TRIBUTE Jazz at Lincoln Center presents “Palladium Memories,” a performance by the original Tito Puente Orchestra, which was formed by the legendary Latin jazz bandleader and percussionist in the 1950s. Friday, 7:30 p.m., the Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, 33 W. 60th St. at Broadway, Time Warner Building at Columbus Circle, 212-875-5764, $72.50–$82.50.
CREAM OF THE BAVARIAN CROP As part of its International Festival of Orchestras III, Carnegie Hall presents the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, which performs Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 54 and Strauss’s “Four Last Songs.” The orchestra is conducted by Mariss Jansons and featured performers include soprano Karita Mattila. Friday–Sunday, 8 p.m., Isaac Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, 54 W. 57th St. at Seventh Avenue, 212-247-7800, $30–$98.
STARS, STRIPES AND JAZZ The Blue Note presents Kenny Werner and his quintet, who perform selections from the pianist’s new jazz album,”Democracy.” Ensemble members include drummer Antonio Sanchez and tenor saxophonist Billy Drewes. Friday–Sunday, 8 and 10:30 p.m., Blue Note, 131 W. 3rd St., between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street, 212-475-8592, $20–$30.
PROTEST IN 36 VARIATIONS The Chelsea Art Museum presents a performance of Frederic Rzewski’s opus “The People United Shall Never Be Defeated” by pianist Christine Diwyk. Saturday, 4 p.m., Chelsea Art Museum, 556 W. 22nd St. at Eleventh Avenue, 212-255-0719, $10 suggested donation, free for members.
ARTY NOTES The Metropolitan Museum of Art concert series presents flautist Paula Robison, who performs an all-Vivaldi program, including the Concerto for Flute, Two Horns, Two Oboes, and Orchestra in F Major, and the Concerto for Flute, “La Tempesta di Mare.” Saturday, 7 p.m., Met Museum, Great Hall, 1000 Fifth Ave., between 82nd and 83rd streets, 212-570-3949, $60.
STAGESONGS “Music for the Theater,” Cantori New York’s first concert of its season, features choral and instrumental music with theatrical readings by actress Maryann Plunkett. The program includes Leonard Bernstein’s choruses from “The Lark” and Virgil Thomson’s “Seven Choruses.” Saturday, 8 p.m., New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 W. 64th St. at Central Park West, 212-439-4758, $20–$25.
MORNINGSIDE MUSIC The Riverside Park Fund presents the Overlook Concert Series, featuring weekly outdoor concerts. The Columbia University Orchestra performs this week. Sunday, 3 p.m., 116th Street Overlook, Riverside Park,116th Street and Riverside Drive, 212-870-3070, free.
STEVEN PAGE IS HAVING A BABY Canadian pop-folk band Barenaked Ladies performs new and old hits, including “One Week,” “Brian Wilson,” and “Told You So.” Sunday, 8 p.m., Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave., between 50th and 51st streets, 212-307-7171, $43.50–$65.
