All Events | Starting Monday, November 9, 2009Banned Music
Ronald Zollman conducts powerful music written by prominent European-Jewish composers, whose work was banned during the Nazi regime. Their stories demonstrate incredible strength of spirit and mind in the face of horrific events. Martinu: Lidiče, Schulhoff: Symphony #1, Schoenberg: Survivor of Warsaw, Mahler: Todtenfeier, and Barber: Adagio for Strings.
11/09/2009
PSO Book Club: '1791 - Mozart's Last Year'
Explore major themes from Pittsburgh Symphony concerts through books ranging from historical novels to biography and popular science. Read the book, and join QED 89.3's Jim Cunningham & PSO cellist Charlotta Klein Ross in a lively discussion of this book by H. C. Robbins Landon.
11/09/2009
Radio City Christmas Spectacular!
The World Famous Rockettes return to Pittsburgh with the 2009 edition of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular! A cast and crew of over 100 members perform classic numbers including the “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers."
11/11/2009
Aunt Ester Cycle
Sit a spell with Aunt Ester, the "washer of souls," who appears in multiple plays of August Wilson's "Century Cycle". The August Wilson Center examines the impact of this legendary character through productions of "Two Trains Running" by Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company; "Gem of the Ocean" by The Black Rep (St. Louis); "Radio Golf" by Penumbra Theatre of Minneapolis and a stage reading of "King Hedley II".
11/11/2009
Flute Sonatas
West Virginia U. faculty artists Francesca Arnone, flute; and Christine Kefferstan, piano; play movements from sonatas by Melanie Bonis, William Alwyn, Jindrich Feld, and Rachel Laurin.
11/12/2009
James Wright
The Poetry Discussion Group of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will discuss three poems by James Wright. Registration is encouraged, but not required; admission is free.
11/12/2009
Light - The Holocaust & Humanity Project
Choreographer Stephen Mills' groundbreaking production looks at the universal themes of family, segregation, isolation, survival and the hope of the unconquerable human spirit. Inspired by a quote from Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, the ballet follows one person’s journey from suffering to salvation, through movement that is often stark, athletic and raw. The score includes composers Steve Reich, Evelyn Glennie, Michael Gordon, Arvo Part and Philip Glass.
11/12/2009
The Little Foxes
Lillian Hellman's juicy characters, scathing humor, and emotional fireworks have made The Little Foxes one of the absolute essentials of the American theater. Living in 1900 in the New South, the wealthy Hubbard clan will go to any lengths to get even richer. When a lucrative business venture beckons them, they turn against each other in a vicious struggle fueled by greed and the lust for power. Acclaimed actress Helena Ruoti will play the coveted role of Regina, made famous by Bette Davis. Ted Pappas directs.
11/12/2009
Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Young American violinist Stefan Jackiw, the son of two physicists, plays Mozart's Violin Concerto #5, "Turkish." Mariss Jansons' protégé Andris Nelsons conducts "Zoroastrian Riddles, Part I" by Richard Danielpour, and the tone poem by Richard Strauss made famous in "2001: A Space Odyssey."
11/13/2009
Incident[s] in the Strip
An evening of high-energy dance-theater, newly composed live music, and dynamic video.
11/13/2009
Stanley Jordan & Jake Shimabukuro
A Jazz Collaboration with the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild featuring the guitar wizardry of Stanley Jordan and Hawaiian-born Jake Shimabukuro, with his native ukulele.
11/13/2009
Heroes, Villains and Witches
Istvan Jaray conducts popular favorites including Rossini: William Tell Overture; Grieg: In the Hall of the Mountain King; Gould: American Salute; Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique (excerpts); Williams: Star Wars.
11/14/2009
Eric Siepkes, piano
The Pittsburgh native studied at Eastman and debuted at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in 2007. His program to benefit the Pgh Compline Choir includes Mozart's Sonata K. 332, Brahms' seven Fantasies, Bach's Partita #1, and Chopin's Scherzo #3.
11/14/2009
Forum 64: Cecil Balmond
Cecil Balmond combines engineering and contemporary architecture in unorthodox and visionary ways. His H_edge has 6,000 aluminum plates suspended between rigid steel chains. What appears to hang like metallic ivy is revealed on closer inspection to stand from the floor. This “trick” allows H_edge segments to turn at will and create a mazelike structure.
11/14/2009
Magic and Mystery
Music Director Lawrence Loh leads performances of Dukas: Fanfare from "La Peri," Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Dukas: Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Elgar: Enigma Variations.
11/15/2009
Major Winners Recital
Lara Lynn Cottrill, soprano (with Donna Amato, piano); Kathryn Thomas Umble, flute (with Anthony Ruggiero, piano)
11/15/2009
Jigu! Thunder Drums of China
JIGU! means to 'beat or touch the drum.' From Shanxi province, this world-renowned company of drummers, percussionists and musicians offers an astounding ultra-sensory experience with high-tech lighting and special effects. From the producers of The Peking Acrobats.
11/15/2009
Women's Choir Festival
Pitt's Women's Choral Ensemble hosts choirs from Duquesne University, Seton Hill University, Westminster College, and the Fox Chapel Area High School. The program includes a wide variety of repertoire from classics to folk arrangements, and popular music.
11/15/2009
Musicians Among Us
Music of Bach, Saint-Saens, Hoiby, Zahab, and DeBlasio, performed by Barbara Litt (violin), Kris Rust (baritone), and Renate Sakins (oboe), accompanied by William Larson on piano and harpsichord.
11/15/2009
Michael Unger
Winner of the American Guild of Organists young organist competition, Michael Unger is completing his doctorate studies at the Eastman School in Rochester, has performed across the U.S. as well as abroad, and has won several competitions.
11/15/2009
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