Two orchestras cue up romantic programs for Valentine's

Members of the Apollo Chamber Players Matthew Detrick, Anabel Ramirez, Whitney Bullock, Matthew Dudzik, at the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston, Texas on Monday, May 17, 2013. © 2013 Robert Seale Violinist Anabel Ramirez performs with the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra on Saturday.

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Members of the Apollo Chamber Players Matthew Detrick, Anabel Ramirez, Whitney Bullock, Matthew Dudzik, at the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston, Texas on Monday, May 17, 2013. © 2013 Robert Seale Violinist Anabel Ramirez performs with the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Tony DeSare performs two pops concerts with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra this weekend.

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If you'd like to orchestrate some romance over Valentine's Day weekend, you're in luck, with the city's major orchestra and a suburban ensemble both presenting programs that aim for the heart:

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plays a pops program, "From the Heart — Valentine's Day," featuring pianist-vocalist Tony DeSare, conducted by Michael Krajewski. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $25-$89. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, aso.org.

Members of the Apollo Chamber Players Matthew Detrick, Anabel Ramirez, Whitney Bullock, Matthew Dudzik, at the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston, Texas on Monday, May 17, 2013. © 2013 Robert Seale Violinist Anabel Ramirez performs with the Ludwig Symphony Orchestra on Saturday.

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The Ludwig Symphony Orchestra presents "A Romantic Valentine's Day Concert," featuring violinist Anabel Ramirez performing Paganini's Violin Concerto No. 2 and bass Ben Polite interpreting arias of Wagner and Rossini. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $22, $19 seniors, $12 students under 22. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-623-8623, www.ludwigsymphony.org.