Baaba Maal — Charismatic singer from Senegal, equally at home with an acoustic guitar playing traditional folk music or with a large ensemble playing the hottest international dance music. 8 p.m. April 15, Jackson Hall.

UC Berkeley Gamelan Sari Raras — Using century-old Javanese instruments, the gamelan will accompany a shadow play (wayang kulit), with Midiyanto, the gamelan’s co-director, as shadow master, casting shadows on a screen. 7 p.m. April 16, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.

Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra — Program: Rouse’s Rapture, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, Sibelius’ Symphony No. 7 and Adams’ Dr. Atomic Symphony. 8 p.m. April 16, Jackson Hall. PLUS Free Forum@MC: Among the Living: The 21st Century Orchestra. Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David Halen and Mondavi Center Executive Director Don Roth discuss the Saint Louis Symphony’s innovative programming and its role as champion of new orchestral works. Moderated by Jeffrey Callison, host of KXJZ’s Insight. 5 p.m. April 16, Jackson Hall.

Empyrean Ensemble: Program III — UC Davis’ ensemble in residence, featuring artist-in-residence Haleh Abghari, soprano. Program: Eric Moe’s Jozaphine Freedom for soprano, clarinet, percussion and piano-keyboard, with video created by Suzie Silver; Philippe Bodin’s La Femme Adultère for string quartet and percussion; and Jesper Nordin’s In the Midst of Trespassing for violin, percussion and electronics. 7 p.m. April 18, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre. Preconcert talk, “Demystifying the Music,” by Mika Pelo, co-director, 6 p.m.

Tickets: (530) 754-2787 or (866) 754-2787, or mondaviarts.org.