Symphony Hall hosts a star violinist and a night of varied classical music this week. The evening opens with Glinka's Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture and finishes with Tchaikovsky's energetic Symphony No. 3 (The Polish). In between, celebrated young violin soloist Janet Sung performs Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto in her first area appearance. The young soloist has received numerous awards and played with orchestras around the world.

Nov. 21, 8 p.m., Symphony Hall, 34 Court St., Springfield, (413) 733-2291, www.springfieldsymphony.org.