Welcome to my new GUIDE TO COOL CLASSICAL CONCERTS.

Every week I will give you a two-week heads-up about where the most interesting action in classical music is to be found. Frenzy got my attention since a John Adams premiere always merits a pin. The Aquarian's first "short symphony" will certainly be the talk of the town. Fellow Aquarian Gustavo's distinctive way with ballets by Gemini-born Stravinsky helps usher in his final LA Phil season as music director. Rite of Spring never fails to deliver excitement! With the sun in Libra, this Gemini/Aquarius air-fest should be electric!

Fellow graduate of Venezuela's El Sistema, Pisces conductor Rafael Payare-in the opulent and newly renovated historic Jenkins Hall-has made San Diego the best reason to take a day trip by train or car. Ravel's enchanting opera is long-overdue for a stylish concert presentation, especially paired with Debussy's Leonine charm.

Gerard McBurney-composer/broadcaster/writer-brings his Gemini communication chops to Ravel-the quintessential Pisces composer

- in his multimedia role here as stage director. Payare and Ravel is a marriage made in water-sign heaven. Act fast. These concerts will sell out.