10 classical music and dance events on LI

Tosca (Tilles Center, Brookville, Oct. 22)

After skipping a couple of seasons, full-scale opera returns to Long Island with the Dicapo Opera Theatre production of Puccini's tale of passion, murder and political intrigue set in Rome. In Italian with English supertitles. tillescenter.org, 516-299-3100

The Russians are coming (Carnegie Hall, Oct. 5)

The revered concert hall celebrates its 120th anniversary with an all-Russian program in tribute to Tchaikovsky, the guest of honor at Carnegie's first opening night in 1891. Yo-Yo Ma performs along with Valery Gergiev and his Mariinsky Orchestra. carnegiehall.org, 212-247-7800

Speaking of Russians . . . (Tilles Center, Oct. 16)

Direct from Moscow, the State Symphony Capella of Russia: Valery Polyansky conducts the orchestra and chorus of 45 voices in masterworks by Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky, plus selections from the Russian folk repertoire. tillescenter.org, 516-299-3100

Emerson String Quartet (Staller Center Recital Hall, Stony Brook, Oct. 20)

The nine-time Grammy-winning resident string quartet of Stony Brook University opens Staller's classical music season. Violist Lawrence Dutton, cellist David Finckel and violinists Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer play a program of Beethoven, Mozart and Pierre Jalbert. stallercenter.com, 631-632-2787.

A Beatlesque ballet (David Koch Theatre, Lincoln Center, Sept. 22)

The New York City Ballet performs the world premiere of "Ocean's Kingdom," composed by Paul McCartney and choreographed by Peter Martins, with additional performances Saturday, next Sunday, and Sept. 27 and 29, returning for an encore in January. nycballet.org, 212-496-0600

Dance and pop opera (Staller Center, Oct. 29)

Parsons Dance and the East Village Opera Company present "Remember Me," a hybrid of opera, pop music and contemporary dance that reinvents all three with a high-energy show created by David Parsons, the dance company's founder and choreographer. stallercenter.com, 631-632-2787

London Symphony Orchestra (Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, Oct. 19)

Colin Davis conducts an all-Sibelius program with soloist Nikolaj Znaider performing the Violin Concerto. Davis also conducts a program of his favorites, Beethoven included, Oct. 21, followed on Oct. 23 by Benjamin Britten's War Requiem with the London Symphony Chorus, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda. lincolncenter.org, 212-875-5030

Ten years after (Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, Sept. 30)

The New York Philharmonic and music director Alan Gilbert present the world premiere of "One Sweet Morning" by John Corigliano commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11. Also Oct. 1 and 4. nyphilharmonic.org, 212-875-5030

Tapestry (Staller Center Recital Hall, Stony Brook, Dec. 4)

No, we're not talking Carole King. This vocal ensemble of women presents "Song of Songs," a mix of biblical texts, Latin chants, Hebrew cantillation and medieval compositions. They'll also sing "The White Rooster," by Stony Brook University resident composer Sheila Silver, commissioned by the Smithsonian Institution for its "In the Realm of the Buddha" exhibit.

Long Island Philharmonic New Year's Eve Spectacular (Tilles Center, Brookville)

It's the only concert scheduled so far, as the Philharmonic goes without a subscription season for the second straight year. Maestro David Stewart Wiley conducts before what is likely to be a festive sellout crowd. The Philharmonic board hopes to announce at least a limited season by this time next year. liphilharmonic.org, 631-293-2222

More music and dance programs for fall

Sisters and strings (Sept. 25)

The McDermott Trio -- Kerry (violin), Maureen (cello) and Anne-Marie (piano) -- grew up in Great River. They open the Islip Arts Council's chamber music series with guest violist Paul Neubauer. YMCA Boulton Center, Bay Shore, islipartscouncil.org, 631-224-5420

Metropolitan Opera (Sept. 26)

The Met opens its season with "Anna Bolena," Donizetti's tale of the queen (Anne Boleyn) driven mad by her unfaithful husband Henry VIII. In repertoire through Oct. 28, returning in February. Lincoln Center, metoperafamily.org, 212-362-6000

Canta Libre (Oct. 8)

Shelter Island Friends of Music present this ensemble dedicated to the musical literature written for flute, harp and strings. They've performed in festivals from the Hamptons to Tanglewood. Shelter Island Presbyterian Church, cantalibre.org, 631-749-1488

Ariel String Quartet (Oct. 9)

The foursome from Israel graduated last year from the New England Conservatory of Music's professional string quartet training program after winning numerous international competitions. Tilles Center's Hillwood Recital Hall, brookville, tillescenter.org, 631-299-3100

Musical Cuisine (Oct. 30)

Chamber Players International presents a champagne brunch concert of masterworks by Brahms in observance of Daniel Pearl Music World Days. De Seversky Center, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, chamberplayersinternational.org, 877-444-4488

Vienna Symphony Orchestra (Nov. 12)

The renowned Central European ensemble present a meat-and-potatoes concert of Beethoven's Eroica Trio and his Triple Concerto, plus Brahms Symphony No. 2. Tilles Center.

Starry Nights (Nov. 17)

Artists-in-residence at Stony Brook University, led by virtuoso cellist Colin Carr, present a concert including Stravinsky's "Soldier's Tale" and Brahms' B Major Piano Trio. Staller Center Recital Hall, Stony Brook, stallercenter.com, 631-632-2787

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre (Nov. 30)

The company premiere of Paul Taylor's "Arden Court" (1981) marks the first time any work by the American modern dance master joins the Ailey repertoire. New York City Center, Manhattan. alvinailey.org, 212-581-1212

MOMIX (Dec. 9 and 10)

The athletic and imaginative dance troupe brings back "Botanica" to Long Island after its stunning Staller Center gala performances last year. Tilles Center.

Itzhak Perlman (Dec. 10)

The world-class violin soloist appears for a recital accompanied by pianist Rohan De Silva. Tilles Center.