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FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Saturday, November 5, 2011
The Refugees
Individually, The Refugees have logged more than three decades in the industry, with 19 solo albums and multiple Grammy Award nominations to their credit, featuring musical styles that blend country, rock, folk, and Americana. These three eclectic women have utilized their intense drive and relentless passions to create an entirely new sound.
11/05/2011
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Carnegie Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Duquesne Wind Symphony
The Duquesne Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Robert C. Cameron, has received national attention through its performances at the Eastern Division College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) conferences. Using the player pool concept, the ensemble performs music ranging from works requiring as few as eight players to as many as 45.
11/05/2011
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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A Night of Favorites
Bruce Lauffer, Music Director and Conductor of the McKeesport Symphony Orchestra and the Latshaw Pops Orchestra will be joined by 20-year-old pianist Alvin Zhu, winner of numerous Pittsburgh-area competitions. Alvin was featured on NPR's "From the Top" as its Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist and scholarship winner.
11/05/2011
Time: 7:30 pm
Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd, Butler, PA
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Yoed Nir, cello & electric cello
Mr. Nir plays the August Diehl (1902) cello on loan from the America-Israek Foundation. He'll play Suites 1 & 2 by Bach, Suite by Cassado, Vocalise by Rachmaninoff, Apres un reve by Fauer, and his own World of Cello: Solo Improvisation for Electric Cello.
11/05/2011
Time: 8:00 pm
Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Rd, Latrobe, PA
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Conjunction
In collaboration with local swing ensemble, the Pittsburgh Big Band Legends, the Bach Choir explores a convergence with music of the Big Band era. Hear "The Lady Is a Tramp," "Embraceable You," and swing dance to "Route 66."
11/05/2011 - 11/06/2011
11/05 - 8:00 pm
11/06 - 4:00 pm
Location: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Denis Azabagic
Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic is one of the most compelling classical guitarists on the international concert circuit today. He performs concerts around the globe, maintaining a balance between his solo recitals, chamber music with the Cavatina Duo and engagements as soloist with orchestras.
11/05/2011
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Choral Prayer
Dr. Alastair Stout leads the Pittsburgh Compline Choir in the monastic office of Compline Prayer, with 50 minutes of music in a wide range of chant styles, prayer, and silence. Pre-concert at 2:30 features Quaker Valley Elementary School Musicians. Free admission.
11/06/2011
Time: 3:00 pm
Saint James Church, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA
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Sunday Afternoon Vocal Series
Neapolitan Songs and Opera Favorites featuring tenor Robert Frankenberry and pianist Walter Morales.
11/06/2011
Time: 3:00 pm
Laughlin Music Center, Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA
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Free Band Concert
The band celebrates its 30th anniversary with the premiere of a commissioned work by Samuel R. Hazo, "Parkour." Also, Vaughan Williams' "Toccata Marziale," the traditional "Loch Lomond," Sousa's "The Gallant Seventh," selections from "Victory at Sea," and more. Free-will ood or monetary donations donations benefit the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry.
11/06/2011
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Rodef Shalom, Fifth Avenue, Shadyside
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The Singing Serpent: Animals in Song
The PSC teams up with the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium to explore the very human stories that result when zoology meets song. Pittsburgh Zoo Education Specialist Robin McRoberts will be on hand along with soprano Laura Knoop Very, baritone Alexander Hurd, and pianists Karen Roethlisberger Verm and Benjamin Binder to talk about the animals featured in each song. And keep your eyes peeled for a special appearance by a certain renowned reptile!
11/06/2011
Time: 8:00 pm
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