This week in the CP:

— Check out the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Composer of the Year, Mason Bates, in our music feature. Stream some of his music – ranging from symphonic and chamber/vocal to electronica – over on his website, and scope out some of his upcoming performances in our November 28 issue.

— Want to know if any good shows are coming to the ‘burgh this week? Take a peek at our Critics’ Picks.

Conditions @ the Smiling Moose – Thursday, Nov. 29