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FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Saturday, March 24, 2012
Tosca
Puccini's melodrama Tosca was inspired by Sarah Bernhardt's portrayal in Sardou's play La Tosca. This potent tale of an opera diva who defies the most powerful and corrupt man in Rome, in life and in death, has resonated with audiences since 1900. Angela Brown and Hugo Vera as Tosca and her lover Cavaradossi make their Pittsburgh debuts, with Mark Delavan (Falstaff, 2009) returning as Tosca's nemesis Scarpia. Antony Walker conducts.
03/24/2012 - 04/01/2012
03/24 - 8:00 pm
03/27 - 7:00 pm
03/30 - 8:00 pm
04/01 - 2:00 pm
Location: Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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Blue Heron: Music for Three Sovereigns
The 12-voice vocal ensemble Blue Heron takes its inspiration from Renaissance music of ethereal and eartly love, in selections written for the chapel and courts of three monarchs. Presented in collaboration with Calvary Episcopal Church.
03/24/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Celebrating Our Past, Present, and Future
Our March concert celebrates over 150 years of the finest music ever written for band including Jack Stamp's "Five Songs from the Hills", based upon Appalachian folk melodies. Hear classic works for band by Grainger, Persichetti, Chance and exciting music of Pittsburgh's own Samuel Hazo.
03/24/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Performing Arts Center, Seton Hill University, 100 Harrison Ave., Greensburg, PA
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Ferla-Marcinizyn Guitar Duo
Details TBA.
03/24/2012
First Presbyterian Church, 309 Lincoln St., Johnstown, PA
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Doubt
Young Father Flynn begins a sermon by asking, "What to do when you're not sure?" Audiences soon learn that little is certain in John Patrick Shanley's brilliant, aptly-titled play. Is Father Flynn using his position to encourage or take advantage of youngsters? Is Sister Aloysius protecting children, or accusing an innoncet man?
03/24/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
27 E. Main St., Uniontown, PA
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Chamber Music with Harp
Pittsburgh Symphony principals Gretchen Van Hoesen, harp; Noah Bendix-Balgley, violin; and Anne Martindale Williams, cello, play chamber music with harp.
03/24/2012
Time: 7:30 pm
2040 Washington Rd., Upper St. Clair, PA
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Duquesne Symphony Orchestra
Directed by Jeffrey Turner, the Duquesne Symphony Orchestra develops the understanding, technique, and discipline required of the professional orchestral musician through a broad range of repertoire from the Baroque to contemporary. Soloists often include principal and section players from the world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony.
03/25/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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An Afternoon with Freya
Since 2009, The Freya String Quartet has received much acclaim for their musicianship in a wide range of music. Members: Jason Neukom, Ashley Buckley, Jason Hohn, and Katya Janpoladyan. Pre-concert at 2:30 features Sewickley Academy musicians. Free admission.
03/25/2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Saint James Church, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA
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Best-Loved Marches
Toes will be tappin' in the Brass' April concert of marches, a musical genre that has flourished since the 19th century. Marches have been written for the military, for operas, for ceremonial occasions, and even for the circus. Hear March masterpieces from Sousa, Elgar, and Filmore conducted by James Gourlay.
03/25/2012 - 04/05/2012
03/25 - 3:00 pm
03/29 - 7:30 pm
03/30 - 7:30 pm
03/31 - 7:30 pm
04/01 - 3:00 pm
04/03 - 7:30 pm
04/04 - 7:30 pm
04/05 - 7:30 pm
Location: various
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POPular
Singer/songwriter Emily Pinkerton performs in the world premiere of "Red Rocking Chair" which she co-wrote with Pittsburgh composer Patrick Burke based on a field recording of West Virginia folk singer Sherman Hammons. Also scheduled — Jacob TV: Body of Your Dreams; Varese: Density 21.5; Jakub Ciupinski: Inkubator; arr. Burke: Darling Corey; Masson: Kím; Woolf: Light Up the Sky; and Moravec: Andy Warhol Sez.
03/25/2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Bellefield Hall Auditorium, 315 S. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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