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).

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Third Presbyterian Church Slavic Art Songs Rectial

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Slippery Rock University’s Flute Ensemble

Hear from the Slippery Rock University Flute Ensemble! Director Dr. Cassandra Eisenreich and students discuss the group and perform “The Cypher Impact,” a piece commissioned for the 2025 PMEA Conference. Hear about their passion for music and the ensemble experience.

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05.16.25

Pittsburgh Concert Chorale’s 40th Anniversary Gala Monte Carlo Night

Join us for Pittsburgh Concert Chorale’s 40th Anniversary Gala — an exciting Monte Carlo Night to raise funds for our signature education event, the Festival of Choirs! Enjoy an evening […]

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05.17.25

Remake Learning Day at the Frick

Join us for a day filled with artmaking, historical exploration, and live performance during Remake Learning Day at the Frick! Visitors of all ages will enjoy free lawn games, a […]

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Jazz Poetry 2025: James Brandon Lewis Quintet, ft. Chad Taylor, Haile Bizen, Doralee Brooks, Huang Xiang

The final Jazz Poetry performance of 2025, and the second in collaboration with the Bridges Creative Summit at City of Asylum, goes out with a bang, welcoming back a legendary […]

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