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Bringing Bach’s Markus Passion to Life
A World Premiere in Pittsburgh
For centuries, Johann Sebastian Bach’s Markus Passion remained a lost masterpiece. Witness its historic world premiere in Pittsburgh on April 11, 2025, thanks to Chatham Baroque, The Sebastians, and Concert Theatre Works! WQED offers a behind-the-scenes look into the creation of this unique staged performance starring Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air).
Preview “Dragonfly Dawn,” the final show of New Hazlett Theater’s CSA season (April 24-25). Hear from Lead Artist Joanna Abel, dancer Christine Andrews, and musician Aidana Yntykbayeva about this magical production featuring belly dance, aerial arts, puppetry, and live music from the Kazakh kobyz, telling a story of good vs. evil.
Hear from cellist Camden Shaw of the acclaimed Dover Quartet and composer Jerod Impichchaachaahaaha Tate. They discuss the quartet’s upcoming Pittsburgh concert (April 21, 7:30 pm, PNC Theater), featuring a program including Dvorak’s “American Quartet,” Jessie Montgomery’s “Strum,” and Tate’s own Chickasaw-influenced compositions.
Longtime Duquesne University Professor of Organ Studies, Ann Labounsky, discusses receiving a prestigious award from the American Guild of Organists. Hear about her upcoming award recital (April 25th, 7:30 pm, Duquesne Chapel), her 56-year career, studies with mentors like Jean Langlais, and advice for young musicians.
Discover “On the Edge Of…” at Brew House Arts (April 17-June 7), showcasing their Distillery Resident Artists. Hear insights from coordinator Brent Nakamoto and artist Alli Lemon. Don’t miss the Opening Reception (April 17, 6-8:30 pm) with edible cake art, or the Artists Panel (May 15, 7-9 pm).
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Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.
A complete two hour concert hosted by Jim Cunningham. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.
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Jim Cunningham reports from the PSO's domestic and international tours.
04.23.25
A special free reception and exhibition of glass art created by PGC high school and middle school students including blown, fused, flameworked art, and more.
Event Details04.25.25
About the Performance In Dragonfly Dawn, a cricket’s violin lures a swan to a mystical forest lake, where they dance with dragonfly friends. The peace shatters when an evil harpy […]
Event Details04.25.25
This concert is co-sponsored by the American Guild of Organists and Duquesne University in honor of Dr. Labounsky being awarded the 2025 AGO Endowment Fund Distinguished Artist Award. More details […]
Event Details
Pittsburgh Symphony Radio hosted by Jim Cunningham, a complete two hour concert with Music Director Manfred Honeck and guest artists heard on over 100 PRI and NPR stations across the country. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.
