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Performance in Pittsburgh

August 7
The March 30, 2026 concert by the Julliard String Quartet at Carnegie Music Hall, presented by Chamber Music Pittsburgh. They played music of Shostakovich, Bach, Ross and Dvorak. (NEW)

August 14
On February 22, 2026, Chatham Baroque and Renaissance and Baroque presented “The Lisette Project” – a concert exploring how the melodies and lyrics of the song “Lisette quitte la plaine” changed across centuries and continents. The concert was recorded at Shadyside Presbyterian Church. (NEW)

August 21
A mish mash of recent local recordings, including the Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra, River City Brass, Renaissance City Winds and more. (NEW)

August 28
Marc-Andre Hamelin’s recital for Chamber Music Pittsburgh, recorded at Carnegie Music Hall on January 12, 2026. He played music of Ives, Schumann and Ravel. (NEW)

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08.19.26

World of Music: Balafon (West African Drumming & Dance)

A 10-piece ensemble with a passion for “dancing out loud” performs music from Guinea and other areas of West Africa with beautiful costuming, powerful movement, and spirited song.

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