1. Øystein Baadsvik
December 13 at Carnegie Hall
The Norwegian tuba virtuoso brings his “tuba carnival”—featuring a brass player’s dream lineup of Bernstein, Plog, Hindemith, and Ginastera—to New York. Also featured: his own charmingly titled Fnugg (Solo Tuba).
2. “Fraulein Maria”
December 8 and 9 at Joe’s Pub
The always witty Doug Elkins directs downtown dancers in a twist on The Sound of Music, reimagining the Rodgers and Hammerstein songs as a template for modern dance.
3. Eleanor Reissa
December 10 at the Center for Jewish History
The beloved interpreter of Yiddish music presents “Hip, Heimish and Hot!!!,” pumping jazz into Yiddish soul standards.