CHORAL MASTERPIECE The Choir of the Church of Saint Luke in the Fields, directed by David Shuler, performs Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers. The choir will be accompanied by an ensemble of period instruments. A lecture precedes the performance (7 p.m.). Thursday, 8 p.m., Church of Saint Luke in the Fields, 487 Hudson St. at Grove Street, 212-414-9419, $30 general, $20 students and seniors.

TWO FOR ONE After watching the one-handed pianist, Paul Wittgenstein, jazz pianist Borah Bergman developed enough skill in his left hand to become a completely ambidextrous musician. He performs his contrapuntal and polyphonic style of music in a solo performance. Thursday, 8:30 p.m., Location One, 20 Greene St., between Canal and Grand streets, 212-219-8242, $15 general, $10 members.

COUNTRY GROOVE New York Uke Fest is a four-day extravaganza of ukulele performances and celebration. Performers include the duo Folk Uke, comprised of Cathy Guthrie and Amy Nelson (Arlo’s and Willie’s daughters, respectively), and the Boulder Acoustic Society. Thursday through Sunday, times and locations vary, $10 day tickets, $35 night concert tickets, $175 full festival. For more information, go towww.nyukefest.com.

GIVING BACK Cutting Edge Concerts presents Giving Back, a series of concerts featuring new works by living composers. Newband plays the music of Harry Partch and Dean Drummond at the final concert. Thursday, 8 p.m., the Renee Weiler Concert Hall of Greenwich House Music School, 46 Barrow St., between Bedford Street and Seventh Avenue South, 212-242-4770, $15 general, $10 students and seniors.