All Events | Starting Saturday, December 5, 2009The Romeros - "The Royal Family of the Guitar"
The legendary Celedonio Romero, with his sons Celin, Pepe and Angel, founded the internationally renowned ensemble known to millions as "The Royal Family of the Guitar." With the introduction of Celin's son, Celino, into the quartet in 1990, and Angel's son Lito joining his father in duo recital, The Romeros encompasses three generations of concert artists.
12/05/2009
The Ebony Hillbillies
The Ebony Hillbillies, “one of the last African-American string bands” in the country.
12/05/2009
A Kodachrome Christmas
Earlene Hoople takes us on a fond trip through the holidays of yesteryear on her local cable access show. Boomer humorist Pat Hazell, whose signature wit celebrates Americana and pop culture, put Pittsburgh audiences in stitches with his delightfully nostalgic The Wonder Bread Years. Now Hazell points his unique lens at Christmas past in this world premiere at City Theatre.
12/05/2009
Holidays with Marianne
Internationally-acclaimed opera singer and Butler County native Marianne Cornetti performs in a program that celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah music, and includes the popular audience sing-along. Elizabeth Heath Charles conducts.
12/05/2009
Journey to the Manger
A tapestry of Christmas, woven in song.
12/05/2009
Pittsburgh TubaChristmas
A one-day event for tuba players and fans. Perform a free carol concert at Ross Park Mall after 11:30 a.m. registration and rehearsal at North Hills Sr. High. Check the web site for details.
12/05/2009
Holiday Harps
Twenty-five harpists from the American Harp Society's Pittsburgh Chapter perform an unusual and exquisite concert including traditional Irish, English, and Scottish carols, Chanukah selections and Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride. Jeffrey Turner conducts. Free admission. 412-247-3916, lavenderharp@yahoo.com
12/05/2009
Ho Ho Ho with the WSO
Music Director Yugo Ikach leads a classic and contemporary holiday celebration including selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Handel's Messiah, and Elfman's Nightmare before Christmas, as well as the annual holiday carol singalong.
12/05/2009
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
In 1985, Rick Benjamin discovered a long lost collection of orchestra scores of the Victor Talking Machine Company, and with it the inspiration for the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. Mr. Benjamin gathered Juilliard colleagues to perform his turn-of-the-century treasures, and recordings soon followed, along with the orchestra's 1988 debut at Alice Tully Hall
12/05/2009
Caroling, Caroling
The WCS draws its members from Westmoreland, Fayette, Allegheny, Armstrong, and Somerset Counties under the direction of Marvin Huls.
12/05/2009
Heinz Chapel Choir Holiday Concerts
Usually sold out well in advance, these concerts feature a capella choral masterworks directed by John Goldsmith. Beginning with plainchant from the choir loft, the choir sings a processional by candlelight, accompanies the dramatic lighting of the tall transept stained-glass windows, and performs carols of many lands from traditional to contemporary.
12/05/2009
PYCO Holiday Concert
Guest Conductor Roy Sonne leads orchestral and choral works by Handel, Bach, Mozart, and Saint-Saens with the St. John's Lutheran Church of Highland Chancel Choir. Orchestra members also play chamber music by Martini, Clementi, Haydn, and traditional Irish carol arrangements.
12/06/2009
In the Fields in Frost and Snow
Flutist Chris Norman and violinist David Greenberg present a musical celebration of winter drawn from Canada's Maritime heritage rooted in the traditions of the British Isles interwoven with works by CPE Bach, Telemann, and Tartini.
12/06/2009
Drue Heinz Lectures: Lidia Bastianich
Tutti a tavola a mangiare! Lidia Bastianich commands "Everybody at the table to eat!" She gets us there with her cookbooks, restaurants, and her popular public television cooking show. Born in Pola, Istria on the northeastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, Lidia has sautéed her way into the hearts of millions. Her new book is "Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy."
12/07/2009
Holiday Concert
A free event.
12/08/2009
Holiday Pops!
The Pittsburgh Symphony Pops presents your favorite carols and holiday music, complete with surprise visits and special performances to put you in the holiday spirit! Lawerence Loh conducts.
12/11/2009
Handel's Messiah
"Rejoice greatly" with George Friedrich Handel's immortal "Messiah." Long viewed as Handel's most popular work, Messiah is synonymous with the holiday season. This oratorio contains the "Hallelujah Chorus," "Ev'ry Valley" and "Amen" refrains, sung by The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.
12/11/2009
The Nutcracker
The adventures of Marie and her Nutcracker Prince bring the awe and wonder of the season to children of all ages. Set in 1909 Pittsburgh, Terrence Orr’s grand–scale production features scenes of old–time Pittsburgh, making The Nutcracker a treat for the entire family.
12/11/2009
A Winter's Eve
A holiday concert featuring favorite secular and religious carols like: Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Vivaldi’s Winter, Waldtuefel’s Skater’s Waltz, Prokofiev’s Sleighride and Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op. 34.
12/11/2009
Nutcracker
The holiday favorite ballet with live music by Tchaikovsky played by the Westmoreland Symphony.
12/12/2009
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