Classical music lovers, Civil War buffs and fans of our greatest president all need to mark Oct.10 on their calendars as the Chattanooga Symphony presents the Barrett & Company Masterworks concert celebrating American composers and featuring Copland’s moving “Lincoln Portrait,” which will be narrated by Mayor Andy Berke. Kayoko Dan also conducts Barber’s “Overture to The School for Scandal,” “Adagio for Strings,” and “Essay No. 1 For Orchestra,” and Adams’ “The Chairman Dances.”
“Lincoln Portrait,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St. (423) 267-8583, chattanoogasymphony.org