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Shanghai Quartet Friday, May 16 at 7pm
Performance in Pittsburgh
Hosted by Stephen Baum

Tonight, highlights of the Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society's "Bridges" series, including the Shanghai Quartet.


Piero Cappuccilli Saturday, May 17 at 2pm
Saturday at the Opera
Hosted by Ken Meltzer

Giuseppe Verdi: Nabucco. This recording of the 1842 revolutionary opera that launched Verdi's career stars baritone Piero Cappuccilli and soprano Ghena Dimitrova, with the Chorus and Orchestra of the German Opera, Berlin. Giuseppe Sinopoli conducts.

Barry Douglas Sunday, May 18 at 8pm
Pittsburgh Symphony
Hosted by Jim Cunningham

Marin Alsop returns to Heinz Hall to conduct the Tchaikovsky Symphony #4 and, with soloist Barry Douglas, the Beethoven Piano Concerto #2.


David Cherwien Sunday, May 18 at 10pm
Pipedreams
Hosted by Michael Barone

Tonight, performances from the 2002 National Convention of the American Guild of Organists. Performers include David Cherwien, Alan Morrison, Christian Lane, and Tim Pyper, and composers include Maurice Duruflé, Frank Bridge, J. S. Bach, and Louis Vierne.


Bill McLaughlinMonday-Friday, May 12-16 at 10pm
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin
In the 5th Century BC, water was classified as one of the four essential elements. Over the centuries artists, poets, philosophers and composers have returned again and again to the mysteries of water for inspiration. This week's shows focus on water music, with works by Vaughan Williams, Mahler, Debussy and (of course) Handel. more info

Upcoming Events

Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale
Monday, May 12, 7pm
Rauh Theater, Shadyside Academy

Hosted by Stephen Baum. Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society and The St. Barts Music Festival Present Igor Stravinksy's The Soldier's Tale. An all-star cast that includes PSO principal bassoonist Nancy Goeres, PSO principal harpist Gretchen Van Hoesen and Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra Concertmaster Charles Stegeman help to make for one very special performance. The concert also features Debussy's Trio and Prokofiev's Quintet in G minor. More Info

Lupus PittsburghWomenScene, "An Evening of Original Works About Women"
Saturday, May 17, 6:30pm
Union Project Building, East Liberty

Hosted by Anna Singer. A dozen or so monologues and short scenes written for women, about women and to benefit women. More Info

Pittsburgh Symphony: A French Requiem
Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15

Yan Pascal Tortelier conducts Faure's Requiem and Saint-Saens' Organ Symphony" to complete his tenure as PSO Principal Guest Conductor. With the Mendelssohn Choir prepared by Betsy Burleigh. Broadcast live on Classical QED 89.3, June 13. More Info

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