Come explore works featuring the warm and melodious tones of the oboe with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra.

Performances of Luxurious Oboe Sounds are set for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th St., and 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at St. Mathew Episcopal Church, 123 L. St. NE.

Beginning with one of Haydn’s most wonderful string quartets, nicknamed “Quinten”, and continuing with charming works by Mozart and Bax, the program is a tour of European music and folk songs designed to usher in the holiday season.

Tickets are $20 general, $10 students. Reserved seats are available in advance online at auburnsymphony.org or by phone at 253-887-7777, and will also be available at the door. The box office opens 60 minutes prior to the concert and the house opens 30 minutes prior.

A free pre-concert lecture begins at 1:45 p.m., hosted by Wesley Schulz and Dave Beck.

The concert is sponsored in part by the City of Auburn and the Boeing Co.

Learn more at auburnsymphony.org.