Chamber Music Pittsburgh presented the complete Brandenburg Concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach at Carnegie Music Hall on November 24th, 2025. The concert featured members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra along with CMU students and faculty.
Sounds of the Neighborhood
On June 3, 2026, the Fred Rogers Institute held a concert titled “Sounds of the Neighborhood.” Pianists Gloria Cook and Cynthia Lawing played Fred and Joanne Rogers personal pianos in public for the first time. Recorded at the Fred Rogers Institute on the St. Vincent Campus.
Doug Starr – A Wilderness Cantata
In 2023, Doug Starr retired from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church after 30 years as Music Director. On May 19th, 2023, the premier of his “A Wilderness Cantata” took place at the church. The piece was conducted by Brian Gilling and featured soprano Kay Williams, mezzo soprano Eva Rainforth, tenor Rich Williams, and the Chancel Choir of St. Paul’s.
A Tribute to Scott Faigen
Pittsburgh pianist Tina Faigen remembers her brother Scott Faigen who was a pianist in Mannheim, Germany. Scott passed away in January 2025.
Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church Centennial Concert
The Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church Centennial Concert. The concert featured The Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church Choir and Organists Dr. Christopher Keenan & Larry Allen; The Southminster Presbyterian Church Choir and Organist Lucas Barkley; Scott Bell of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Mitchell Greco of West Liberty University; Barbara Hois, Director of Chamber Music at the University of Pittsburgh; along with special guests soprano Charlene Canty and mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti. Recorded September 28, 2025.
Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic and Chorus 2025 December Concert
The CMU December concert, recorded on Friday December 5, 2025 at Carnegie Music Hall. Daniel Nesta Curtis conducts the Respighi’s Fountains and Pines of Rome and Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride. Thomas Douglas conducts the Carnegie Mellon Chorus in Ki Mitzion arranged by Robert Page and a Welsh Lullaby. The Chorus and Philharmonic join forces for Bach’s Magnificat.
Bach’s “St. Markus Passion” with Chatham Baroque
A broadcast of Chatham Baroque’s production of the Bach St. Markus Passion at Carnegie Music Hall on April 11th, 2025. Chatham Baroque partnered with New York City-based companies Concert Theatre Works and The Sebastians to imagine this work in a gripping theatrical format narrated by acclaimed actor Joseph Marcell as the Evangelist.
Cellist Jeremias Fliedl and pianist Kiron Atom Tellian
On the Friday November 14th, 2025 edition of Performance in Pittsburgh, Cellist Jeremias Fliedl and pianist Kiron Atom Tellian play music of Bach, Schubert, Part and Rachmaninoff in this concert recorded in the drawing room of Elm Court.
Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church Centennial Concert
Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church is one of the churches on Washington Road that is celebrating its 100th year anniversary. This concert celebrated these anniversaries and the community of faith.
The concert featured The Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church Choir and Organists Dr. Christopher Keenan & Larry Allen; The Southminster Presbyterian Church Choir and Organist Lucas Barkley; Scott Bell of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra; Mitchell Greco of West Liberty University; Barbara Hois, Director of Chamber Music at the University of Pittsburgh; along with special guests soprano Charlene Canty and mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti.
Spotlight on African American Composers
On May 29, 2025, members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra held a concert titled “Spotlight on African American Composers.” The concert was held at St. James AME Church and featured music of Kevin Day, Adolphus Hailstork, Jeff Scott, and Valerie Coleman. Plus highlights from recent Colour of Music Festival concerts.
Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh – Season Preview
Highlights from recent Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh concerts including Haydn’s Symphony No. 44, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, Palmeri’s “Misa Tango” and Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couperin.” Plus, Artistic Director Edward Leonard chats with WQED-FM’s Anna Singer about their upcoming 2025-2026 concert season.
Shoulder to Shoulder Benefit Concert 2025
Dr. Barry Coutinho is joined by members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to play music of Piazzolla, Vivaldi, Chopin and more. Recorded at the Herberman Conference Center at UPMC Shadyside as part of the February 5, 2025 “Shoulder to Shoulder Pittsburgh/San Jose” Benefit Concert. You’ll also hear selections from the North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band, directed by Tad Grieg.