Cantate, conducted by Benjamin Rivera, presents Appear and Inspire, a selection of accompanied choral works by Brahms and Barber, a cappella music by Britten, Whitacre, Rutter and Stravinsky, and spiritual arrangements by Hogan, Dawson and Shaw. Performances are scheduled for Sunday, November 14, 5:30 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 616 Lake Street, Evanston, and Friday, November 19, 8:00 p.m., at Luther Memorial Church, 2500 W. Wilson, Chicago. Tickets are $15 at the door or on the web at www.cantatechicago.org. For more information, call 773-728-0043.