While diversity may be verboten in some current political circles, it’s a definite boon in the arts, and especially in music, which has always advanced through the creative combination of diverse cultural influences. As Portland-born American composer Lou Harrison used to say, “Enjoy hybrid music — because that’s all there is!”

This winter’s most creative and compelling classical concerts all benefit from their assiduous embrace of diverse influences, from Native American, Latino, Asian American and Black composers, among others.

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