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FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Thursday, February 21, 2013
Chess
In the midst of the Cold War, Freddie Trumper of the USA and Anatoly Sergievsky of the Soviet Union face off in a world championship chess tournament. The two men, with the reputation of their countries at stake, prove weak in the face of love and loyalty. Released first as a concept album in 1984, Chess has a critically acclaimed score by ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Anderson. Directed by Scott Wise.
02/21/2013 - 03/03/2013
Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Spring Awakening
Directed by Tomé Cousin with Musical Direction by Thomas Douglas, Spring Awakening fuses the 19th century German expressionist ideas of Frank Wedekind with the modern angst and energy of the pop-music scene. This Tony award-winning musical follows a group of adolescent students as they struggle with sexual repression and double standards from teachers and parents, leading to more confusion and pain. (Contains adult themes and profanity.)
02/21/2013 - 03/02/2013
Location: Chosky Theater, Purnell center, CMU, Pittsburgh, PA
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Cabaret 2013
This restyled event showcases the versatile Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists in Broadway numbers, novelty songs, show tunes, and hilarious surprises. The Opera's George R. White Studio becomes an intimate New York City-style cabaret, and emcee and pianist Mark Trawka brings his devilish sense of humor to each performance.
02/22/2013 - 02/26/2013
02/22 - 8:00 pm
02/23 - 8:00 pm
02/24 - 2:00 pm
02/26 - 7:00 pm
Location: Pittsburgh Opera, 2425 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA
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Whispers of Light: A Story of Hope
A world-premiere ballet by Maria Caruso in two acts, in tribute to The Highmark Caring Place. With an original score by Nancy Galbraith, the ballet is based on stories of the children themselves, examining the grieving process of children who are experiencing the loss of a parent or loved one.
02/22/2013 - 02/23/2013
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Byham Theater, 101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh, PA
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Dialogues of the Carmelites
Duquesne's Opera Workshop (Guenko Guechev, director) presents Poulenc's "Dialogues of the Carmelites."
02/22/2013 - 02/24/2013
02/22 - 8:00 pm
02/24 - 2:00 pm
Location: Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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A Kind of Alchemy: Medieval Persian Ceramics
This exhibition provides a beautiful and fascinating look at the diversity of ceramics made in ancient Persia (what is now present-day Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan). Produced for both the luxury and middle-class markets, these vessels, bowls, pitchers, and bottles reflect numerous cultural and artistic influences and an aesthetic sensibility that seems startling modern.
02/23/2013 - 06/15/2013
7227 Reynolds St., Pittsburgh, PA
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Asteria - Renaissance Love Songs
Asteria burst on the national scene in 2004, winning Early Music America's Unicorn Prize and praise from the New York Times. The duo of Eric Redlinger (tenor and lute) and Sylvia Rhyne (soprano) brings out the passion and emotional impact of late medieval and Renaissance songs.
02/23/2013
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Carey Performing Arts Center, St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
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Special Anniversary Concert: Chanticleer
The 20th anniversary season of Music in a Great Space culminates with the return of the ever-popular, Grammy-winning Chanticleer, known the world over as "an orchestra of voices." "The world's reigning male chorus," praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its "tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity," returns with choral music from around the world, of the highest quality.
02/24/2013
Time: 4:00 pm
Shadyside Presbyterian Church, 5121 Westminster Pl, Pittsburgh, PA
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Love Songs
Free concert in a cabaret setting, featuring vocalists from the Bach Choir.
02/24/2013
Time: 4pm
Location: Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Greentree
Academy Chamber Ensemble - All-Mozart Concert
The Academy Chamber Ensemble, directed by Warren Davidson, will perform a duo for violin and viola, two charming works for flute and strings, and the sublime String Quintet in C major. The informal evening will include interesting tales of Mozart's life and the particular origins of these compositions.
02/25/2013
Time: 7:30 pm
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie, PA
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