Opera & Classical: But wait, there’s more

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Ravi Shankar
The 88-year-old sitar master visits Symphony Center. There won’t be many more chances to catch the legendary daddy of Norah Jones. Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave (312-294-3000). Oct 5, $25–$99.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Riccardo Chailly
The guest Italian conductor leads the CSO through Mahler’s massive, unfinished and rarely performed Tenth. Symphony Center. Oct 9–11, 14, $21–$127.

Lyric Opera presents Berg’s Lulu
It’s sex, seduction, shoot-outs and Jack the Ripper in this spellbinding German production. Bass-baritone Wolfgang Schöne makes his Lyric Opera debut in the male lead. Lyric Opera, 20 N Wacker Dr (312-332-2244). Nov 7–30, season pass $192–$1,416; individual tickets $44–$197.

MusicNOW
The 2008–09 season kicks off with two world premieres from young composers: Philly’s Derrick Hodge and Venezuelan Gonzalo Grau. Two chamber works by Peter Lieberson fill the bill. Harris Theater, 205 E Randolph St (312-334-7777). Nov 10, season pass $60; individual tickets $20.

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