Fall in Atlanta brings with it a healthy range of jazz and classical concerts. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra starts its new season with cellist Alisa Weilerstein on Oct. 3 at Symphony Hall and also programs one-off showcases like the Talent Development Program recital at Spivey Hall Sept. 14. But for a richer picture of how the Atlanta instrumental music scene has evolved, be ready to stray from the beaten path of large cultural institutions. Let the concerts below serve as merely a jumping-off point to exploring Atlanta’s rich instrumental music offerings.

Kinnara Sings. Professional choral ensemble Kinnara begins its 17th season with “Written in the Air,” a concert centered around “Requiem” by Herbert Howells. Organizers have programmed the remainder of the music to focus on “poetry,

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