#2: “Stradivarius: Origins and Legacy of the Greatest Violin Maker” at Musical Instrument Museum, through June 5
This exclusive exhibition reveals how early violin makers in Cremona, Italy honed their craft in the early 16th century and changed the soundscape of music forever. Visitors can see violins created by master luthiers including Andrea Amati, Guarneri del Gesù and Antonio Stradivari, and hear classical masterpieces performed on them. General museum admission plus the Stradivarius exhibit costs $17-$27; admission only to the Stradivarius exhibit costs $10. Hours vary. Through June 5 at the Musical Instrument Museum. mim.org
#3: “The Earth – An HD Odyssey” at Phoenix Symphony Hall, June 3-4
This multimedia event features the Phoenix Symphony performing space-y compositions such as “The Secret Agent” by Philip Glass, Richard Strauss’ epic “Also Sprach Zarathustra” (which landed on the “2001: A Space Odyssey” soundtrack), and John Adams’ “Short Ride in a Fast Machine,” all augmented by images taken from NASA missions in Earth’s orbit, projected onto a large screen. $18-$79. 7:30 p.m. June 3 and 4 at Phoenix Symphony Hall. phoenixsymphony.org
#4: “Kokopelli The Legend: A Native American Opera” at Tempe Center for the Arts, June 3
The story of Kokopelli, one of the most significant deities in Native American culture, is told through narration, music and dance in this original opera by Jim Covarrubias. Stunning settings and dazzling light effects enrich the experience. $35. 7:30 p.m. June 3 at Tempe Center for the Arts. kokopellithelegend.com
#5: Silent Film Score: “Snow White” (1916) with RPM Orchestra at FilmBar, June 4
Local avant-garde ensemble RPM Orchestra provides a live soundtrack to the 1916 silent movie “Snow White” using unconventional “instruments” in a mashup of jazz, bluegrass, and art rock. The film, a romantic fantasy directed by J. Searle Dawley, inspired Walt Disney – who was 15 when he saw it – to make the story the subject of his first animated feature film. $12. 10 p.m. June 4 at FilmBar. facebook.com/rpmorchestra
