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All Events | Starting Sunday, January 22, 2012

33rd Annual Young Artist Competition
Open to any high school age musician within a 25-mile radius of Butler, or any high school age musician in a PMEA District 5 school.  One student will be chosen to perform as a soloist with the Butler County Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 10th.  For information and an application, 724 283-1402, or the BCSO website.
01/22/2012


Kelly Lynch, soprano
With pianist Walter Morales, the program includes a Verdi aria, songs of Richard Strauss, Handel’s “Let the Bright Seraphim,” Book II of Messiaen’s Poèmes pour Mi, and more.
01/22/2012


Dvorak at Duquesne - Czech-Out (Slavonic Dances)
Pianists David Allen Wehr and Cynthia Raim perform Dvorak's complete Slavonic Dances. Special Pre-Concert Event at 2:15 pm.
01/22/2012


Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
Currently the Chamber Ensemble in Residence at the Kennedy Center, the acclaimed Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio has been touring and recording for over three decades. This return visit features Mozart's Piano Trio in Bb major, K.502; Stanley Silverman's Trio #2, "Reveille"; and Beethoven's Piano Trio #7 in Bb major, Op. 97, "Archduke."
01/23/2012


New Play Festival
Pitt Rep presents an exciting program of new plays by fresh voices. All plays are written by current Pitt students or alumni. The shows run the gamut from lyrical explorations of first love and self-realization to dark representations of power and emotional struggles. Performances run Wednesdays thru Saturdays.
01/25/2012


L'enfant et les sortileges
Ravel's opera tells the story of a reprimanded child who tears up his rroom, then is astonished to find his toys coming to life an talking to him. Known for its unique multi-casting, this work is staged by Gregory Lehand and conducted by Andres Cladera.
01/26/2012


Spring Awakening
This alt-rock musical is based on the 1892 German play by Frank Wedekind, banned due to its portrayal of abortion, homosexuality, rape, child abuse and suicide. With music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater, the story concerns teenagers who are discovering the inner and outer tumult of sexuality. Spring Awakening won 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 4 Drama Desk Awards, and 4 Olivier Awards.
01/26/2012


Hansel & Gretel
Engelbert Humperdinck's fairy-tale opera, with a libretto by his sister, enjoys a reputation for being darkly beautiful, true to its origins in Grimm's Fairy Tales, and a rich orchestration by Humperdinck, an acolyte of Wagner. The Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera take the major roles in this new production conducted by Glenn Lewis.
01/26/2012


Marvin, Dave Koz and the Movies
Grammy-nominated saxophonist Dave Koz joins Marvin Hamlisch and the PSO in a concert featuring memorable songs from Hollywood. Hear Marvin's own Academy Award-winning song, “The Way We Were,” as well as “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, “Somewhere” from West Side Story, and favorites from The Pink Panther, James Bond and more.
01/26/2012


Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan
Art, poetry, and personal witness come together around this traveling exhibit of 45 murals from artists across the U.S., shown alongside drawings collected from Afghan high school students about their daily lives.  This art invites us to view the war through the eyes of the Afghan people as they move from despair to hope.
01/27/2012


Book Launch Party & Reading
Two published Pittsburgh poets present their new books -- Driving Near the Old Federal Arsenal, by Liane Ellison Norman, and Coal, by Susan Shaw Sailer.  Both are being released by Finishing LIne Press. Free admission.
01/28/2012


Mendelssohn's "Reformation"
Music Director Warren Davidson conducts Mendelssohn's Symphony #5 "Reformation."  The concert also showcases the PCO's Young Artist Competition Winners -- harpist Rebecca Pfingstl, pianist Suvir Mirchandani, pianist Michelle Lee, and violist Daniel Orsen.
01/28/2012


Music for Flute, Harp & Piano
Music by Mozart, Bizet, Ungar, and others, played by flutist Tara Yaney, harpist Christine Mazza, and pianist Bill Larson with flutist Stephanie Ashman.
01/29/2012


Duquesne Symphony Orchestra
Jeffrey Turner conducts, with guest pianist David Allen Wehr.
01/29/2012


Noah Bendix-Balgley in Recital (SOLD OUT)
(SOLD OUT) The Pittsburgh Symphony's new concertmaster gives his first Pittsburgh-area recital with pianist Rodrigo Ojeda in a free concert presented by The Diskin Music Fund.
01/29/2012


Celtic Woman in Concert
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Venue: Heinz Hall Time: 7:30pm Regular Tickets $110 Single ticket $220 Pair tickets Orchestra/Grand Tier Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable
03/26/2013


QED Cooks Big Night 6-Course Dinner
When: Monday, May 6, 2013 Venue: D'Imperio's Restaurant, Monroeville Time: 6pm $150 Single ticket Credit Card Only.  Non-refundable.  Big Night Menu: Bruschetta Crespelle 'Mbusse (Wet Crepes) Risotto Tricolore Timbale Porchetta Roast Tiramisu
05/06/2013


The Tenors in Concert
**SOLD OUT** When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Venue: Byham Theater Time: 8pm Regular $75 Single ticket $150 Pair tickets Ochestra/Director’s Circle Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable
06/19/2013


Chautauqua: Straight No Chaser in Concert – Overnight Bus Trip
Chautauqua: Straight No Chaser in Concert – overnight bus trip Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013- Sunday, June 23, 2013 Location: Chautauqua Time:  8:15pm *Depart Saturday morning, June 22; arrive for lunch.  Check into hotel and enjoy the grounds.  Have dinner and see SNC in concert.  On Sunday, have breakfast then leave to return to Pittsburgh. Regular $400 Single (single occupancy) $750 Pair (double occupancy) General Admission Seating Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable
06/22/2013


The Divinas
The Divinas in Concert Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013 Venue: QED Theater Time:  8pm Meet & Greet $90 Single ticket $180 Pair tickets General Admission Seating Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable   Regular $60 Single ticket $120 Pair tickets General Admission Seating Credit Card Only, Non-Refundable Presents Deadline:  Friday, June 7, 2013
09/26/2013