SoCal music & dance, Aug. 12-19: Kontrapunktus, Herbie Hancock, Raiford Rogers Modern Ballet and more

Classical, opera, jazz, folk, pop, rock, ballet, tap, flamenco, contemporary dance and more for LA & OC

Kontrapunktus featuring violinist Aubree Oliverson hits the highway for a locally touring celebration of two beloved Baroque-era composers. (Veronika Reinert)

Welcome to the latest TV or Not TV newsletter spotlighting live music and dance performances all around Southern California this coming week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the LA Times’ Calendar section.

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Classical & opera

‘All-Rachmaninoff’ Guest conductor Dima Slobodeniouk leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic through the Russian composer’s Symphony No. 2 plus “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” featuring acclaimed pianist Alexander Malofeev. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. $1-$186. (323) 850-2000. hollywoodbowl.com

‘The Elements’ with Joshua Bell The superstar violinist presents this new suite for violin and orchestra crafted especially for him by five of contemporary classical music’s leading composers; the program also includes guest conductor Rodolfo Barráez leading the LA Phil in Copland’s “El Salón Mexico” and Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story.” Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. $1-$186. (323) 850-2000. hollywoodbowl.com

‘Bach & Telemann: Collegium Musicum’ Local early-music ensemble Kontrapunktus featuring acclaimed violinist Aubree Oliverson salutes the two German Baroque composers. Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 11828 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Also at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 311 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18; Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23; Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24; and Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., downtown L.A. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. $20-$25. kontrapunktus.com

‘Symphony in the Cities’ Pacific Symphony takes its show on the road with the return of this annual series of free concerts featuring a mix of classical music, film score selections, pop hits, patriotic favorites and more. And, if so inclined, show up an hour or so early for some fun pre-show activities. Lake Forest Sports Park, 28000 Rancho Parkway, Lake Forest. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Also at Great Park Live, 000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine. 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. Free. pacificsymphony.org