Art For Autumn

George Gershwin. The centennial tribute at Carnegie Hall (which includes "Rhapsody in Blue" with Michael Tilson Thomas at the piano) will be broadcast on PBS.

A Streetcar Named Desire. The San Francisco Opera introduces Andre Previn's first opera, based on the Tennessee Williams play. Renee Fleming sings Blanche.

Mechanical Animals. Marilyn Manson. More mass-market alienation from the Alice Cooper of the '90s.

Musical Chairs. Hootie and the Blowfish. After the megaselling "Cracked Rear View" and the disappointing "Fairweather Johnson," rock's least alienated band hopes the third time's the charm.

Is This Desire? PJ Harvey. Her voice can go from a whisper to a croon to a scream in a heartbeat. Her fourth album has lovely melodies and a spooky mood--like lounge music from the end of the world.

Timeless Tales (For Changing Times). Joshua Redman. The deservedly trendy saxophonist plays old and less old standards, from Porter and Gershwin to Dylan. "Eleanor Rigby" in 5/4? You got it.