SOUTH MOUNTAIN CONCERTS

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has returned home but this venerable chamber music series extends the Berkshires summer classical offerings into October. First up is the veteran Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, presenting music by Beethoven, Previn, and Brahms. Sept. 2, 3 p.m. $35. South Mountain Concert Hall, Pittsfield. 413-442-2106, www.southmountainconcerts.org

‘THE FACE’

Gil Rose leads the first local performances of a new opera by Donald Crockett, set in Venice Beach, Calif. With the Firebird Ensemble and a cast that includes Daniel Norman, Thomas Meglioranza, Janna Baty, and Jane Sheldon. 8 p.m., Aug 31. Boston Conservatory Theater, 31 Hemenway St. www.thefaceopera.com

A FAR CRY

The dynamic chamber orchestra (above) kicks off the Gardner Museum’s Sunday series with an intriguingly eclectic program devoted to works by Hildegard von Bingen, Osvaldo Golijov, Mehmet Ali Sanlikol, and Beethoven. With guest clarinetist David Krakauer. 1:30 p.m., Sept. 9. 617-278-5156, www.gardnermuseum.org

JEREMY EICHLER