Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company — Newly formed but already receiving international acclaim. Christopher Wheeldon and Lourdes Lopez founded the company with the fundamental goal of revitalizing contemporary, classical ballet — through the marriage of dance, music, visual arts and design. The troupe includes some of the foremost members of New York City Ballet and the Royal Ballet of Britain. 8 p.m. Jan. 26, Jackson Hall. Postperformance question-and-answer session with Professor David Grenke, chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance.

Miguel Zenón Septet — Three musicians join the jazz septet for plena rhythms and singing. 8 p.m. Jan. 27-30, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE — Founded in 1985, Brown’s dance company focuses on the seamless intergration of traditional African dance with contemporary choreography and spoken word. The company’s 25th Anniversary Tour comes to the Mondavi Center to present Come Ye, celebrating the life of blues vocalist Nina Simone; and Upside Down, which brought Mondavi Center audiences to their feet in 2003. 8 p.m. Jan. 30, Jackson Hall. Postperformance question-and-answer session with Ruth Rosenberg, coordinator of the Mondavi Center’s Professional Development Programs.

Alexander String Quartet — Beethoven’s String Quartet in E Minor, Op. 59, No. 2; and String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No 3. 2 and 7 p.m. Jan. 31, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.

Tickets: (530) 754-2787 or (866) 754-2787, or mondaviarts.org. As of Jan. 13, ticket availability was limited for two of the Zenón concerts (Jan. 29 and 30), and the 2 p.m. Alexander String Quartet concert; contact the box office for more information.