Here is a selective listing by critics of The Times, or by contributors, of new or noteworthy opera, classical music and dance events this weekend in New York City.

A selective listing by Times critics of new or noteworthy opera, classical music and dance events this weekend in the Northeast.

He has composed noteworthy operas including Under Milk Wood based on the 'play for voices' by Dylan Thomas; The Jew's Beech based on a novel by Annette von Droste-Hülshoff; and The Philosopher as well as numerous short works based on paintings.