Michael Zwiebach

Stile Antico, a great vocal group from England that's young but much-heralded, appears at Calvary Presbyterian Church this weekend.

Chances are, with all the concerts going on this weekend, Jennifer Stumm's is the only viola solo recital. Presented by the Mill Valley Chamber Music Society, Stumm is going for the gusto: Rebecca Clarke's extraordinary, underplayed sonata, one of Brahms' Op. 120 clarinet sonatas in transcription, and Benjamin Britten's inspired Lachrymae.

This weekend's American Bach Soloists concerts allow you to discover a recently unearthed concerto by the underrated, yet adventurous, composer Telemann, in a concert set that features virtuoso Judith Linsenberg on recorder.

One of the least noted, but potentially most exciting, upcoming Bay Area premieres is the Calder Quartet introducing Christopher Rouse's third string quartet at Stanford Lively Arts on Wednesday.

Lara Downes, aided by the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quartet, presents a program inspired by the great African-American pianist/composer.

The 73-year-old conductor Yuri Temirkanov has a depth of understanding of the Russian repertory that is unsurpassed, at least among the living. He's bringing his excellent orchestra to Davies Symphony Hall.

At her S.F. Performances recital this weekend, violinist Leila Josefowicz be doing what she has always done — play an exciting array of music with insight and passion.

Wieland Kuijken, one of the most respected and revered players and teachers in the early music world,comes to the Bay Area for three performances.

The choral concerts keep coming: One of the most promising this weekend will be the small men's group, Clerestory.

Concluding our list of the top 10 underrated composers, here are the final fab five.