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FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Thursday, January 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 - 02/05/2012
01/26 - 6:30pm
01/28 - 8:00 pm
01/31 - 7:00 pm
02/03 - 8:00 pm
02/05 - 2:00 pm
Location: CAPA, 111 9th St, Pittsburgh, PA
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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 - 01/29/2012
01/26 - 7:30 pm
01/27 - 8:00 pm
01/28 - 8:00 pm
01/29 - 2:30 pm
Heinz Hall, 601 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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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 - 02/05/2012
101 Sixth St., Pittsburgh, PA
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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 - 01/29/2012
Time: various
Location: Chosky Theater, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
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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 - 02/12/2012
Location: Gallery 937 on Liberty Avenue
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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
Time: 7:30 pm
Upper St. Clair H.S., 1825 McLaughlin Run Rd., Upper St. Clair, PA
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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
Time: 2:00 pm
Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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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
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Temple Emanuel, 1250 Bower Hill Rd., Mt. Lebanon
Duquesne Symphony Orchestra
Jeffrey Turner conducts, with guest pianist David Allen Wehr.
01/29/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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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
Time: 3:00 pm
605 Morewood Avenue Pittsburgh, PA
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