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PITZER CENTER. A four-piece program featuring Mestre Cabello. Born in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, Cabello dedicates his life to the rhythms, instruments, songs and dances of the Afro-Brazilian culture. 4p—6p. Free

PITZER CENTER. The Valencia Baryton Project has dedicated itself to the performance of music written for an ancient and little-known instrument, the baryton. A cross between the viola da gamba and lirone, with 10 resonating and plucked strings down the back of the instrument, the baryton gives the traditional string trio an entirely new dimension. 12:05p—1p. Free

PITZER CENTER.  Flute player and Assistant Music Professor and Director of Woodwind Studies at New York University Meghan Bennett discusses the intersection of pop ideas and classical sounds. 4p—5:30p. Free

PITZER CENTER. Artist-in-residence Meghan Bennett performs on flute with Shinae Kim on piano. 12:05p—11p. Free

MONDAVI CENTER. On this Halloween night as we begin the Día de los Muertos holiday, let us treat you to a free 1-hour concert. No tickets are required; simply walk in the door! The program features orchestral works that vividly illustrate traditional scenes of death. 7p—8p. Free

PITZER CENTER. On the 400th anniversary of William Byrd’s death (in 1623) UC Davis lecturer in music Faythe Vollrath will perform music of Byrd on a popular instrument of the time: the English Tudor virginal. 12:05p—1p. Free

PITZER CENTER. The Telegraph Quartet formed in 2013 with an equal passion for the standard chamber music repertoire and contemporary, non-standard works alike. 12:05p—1p. Free

PITZER CENTER. Featuring director Sam Nichols, resident conductor Matilda Hofman, and Nicholas Tolle, artist-in-residence. 7p—8:30p. Free

PITZER CENTER. Nicholas Tolle is one of America’s premiere cimbalom artists. Performance features six graduate students. 12:05p—1p. Free