SoCal music & dance, Aug. 19-26: Midori, Pink Martini, ‘Magical Music of Harry Potter’ and more

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

Superstar violinist Midori performs as part of an all-Dvořák program at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday (Los Angeles Philharmonic Assn.)

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-Dvořák with Midori’ The superstar violinist joins guest conductor Christian Reif and the Los Angeles Philharmonic for Dvořák’s Violin Concerto; program also includes the Czech composer’s “Carnival Overture” and Symphony No. 7. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20. $1-$186. (323) 850-2000. hollywoodbowl.com

‘The Rite of Spring’ Guest conductor Teddy Abrams leads the LA Phil in a Stravinsky-centric program that includes the Russian composer’s riotous 1913 ballet score plus Violin Concerto featuring acclaimed violinist Leila Josefowicz. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave., Hollywood. 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. $1-$186. (323) 850-2000. hollywoodbowl.com

‘Bach & Telemann: Collegium Musicum’ Kontrapunktus featuring violinist Aubree Oliverson salutes the two German Baroque composers. Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. Also at 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