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FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Friday, April 12, 2013
Bell Plays Bernstein
Superstar violinist Joshua Bell returns to perform Leonard Bernstein’s heart-wrenching Serenade, a piece Bernstein dedicated to the memory of his mentor, the legendary conductor Serge Koussevitzky. Composer of the Year Mason Bates’ Desert Transport depicts the Arizona desert as seen from above in a helicopter. Spanish conductor Juanjo Mena makes his PSO debut with Brahms' stunning Third Symphony, a prime example of the deeply personal music composed during the Romantic era.
04/12/2013 - 04/14/2013
04/12 - 8:00 pm
04/13 - 8:00 pm
04/14 - 2:30 pm
Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Tribute to the Beatles - Beatlemania Magic
Beatlemania Magic, a national touring Beatles Tribute band, recreates the early Beatles concerts with identical costumes, equipment, and spot on harmonies. Songs are played using Vox amps, Gretsch, Hofner & Rickenbacker guitars made famous by the Beatles. The look and sound are uncanny.
04/12/2013
Time: 8:00 pm
Butler, PA
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Paving the Road of Survival
In collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, the August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble journeys through two distinct times in history, representing our individual and collective strengths gained through our heart-wrenching pasts. Featuring "The List" choreographed by Christopher Huggins, and "Dedication" choreographed by Kevin lega Jeff.
04/12/2013 - 04/13/2013
Time: 8:00 pm
August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Reinventing Radio: An Evening with Ira Glass
The creator of the acclaimed public radio show This American Life explains the keys to his program's tremendous success, including the process of tracking down the great untold stories. Glass includes radio excerpts and music, creating a "live" show as the audience watches. At a special pre-show reception, Glass will be interviewed by hosts from WYEP and Essential Public Radio.
04/13/2013
Time: 7:30 pm
Hillman Performing Arts Center, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Far Away Places
Pianist Enrique Graf performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major with the orchestra led by music director Matthew Kraemer.
04/13/2013
Time: 7:30 pm
Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Rd, Butler, PA
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Brilliant Brahms with pianist Angela Cheng
Guest pianist Angela Cheng tackles Brahms' Piano Concerto #1 on a concert that includes Elgar's fascinating Enigma Variations.
04/13/2013
Palace Theater, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA
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Le Miroir de Jésus by André Caplet
The chamber oratorio Le Miroir de Jésus by André Caplet with poignant lyrics by poet Henry Ghéon is an hour of stunning orchestration and sublime harmonies receiving its Pittsburgh premiere. Soprano Laura Knoop Very performs with The Oakland Girls Chamber Choir, and the Chamber Light Players of Symbiotic Collusion.
04/13/2013
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: First Presbyterian Church, 320 6th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Chatham Baroque-Musical Journey of Bishop Martinez Compañon
Chatham Baroque collaborates with guest director Tom Zajac, and twelve world-class singers and instrumentalists in a unique program of popular songs and dances from late 18th century Peru that survive in an unlikely source, a collection of water color paintings! The program includes songs with Indian and African influences, drinking songs, love songs and a hymn to the Virgin Mary, and will be accompanied by a slide presentation of the beautiful images from the manuscript.
04/13/2013
Time: 8:00 pm
Synod Hall, 125 N. Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA
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Concert/Fundraiser
Christ UMC presents a Beethoven Piano Trio, Celtic duos, and favorite movie themes played by Debbie Schneider, piano; Charles May, violin; Mary Amrhein-May, cello; Jim Caprio, guitar; Amanda Sage, flute; and the Christ Church and St Louise De Marillac Saturday Night Musicians. A cookie reception follows. Donations support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and CUMC's music ministries. Free admission.
04/13/2013
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, 44 Highland Rd., Bethel Park, PA
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Pennsbury High School Concert Choir
As part of the series, the Arts in Eastertide, following the worship service, hear this choir from Fairless Hills, PA, in a brief concert, and enjoy an architectural tour.
04/14/2013
Time: 12:30 pm
5121 Westminster Place Pittsburgh, PA
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