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FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Saturday, April 21, 2012
Chris Norman & David Greenberg: North American Tapestry
Pittsburgh favorites Chris Norman and David Greenberg return with a constellation of Celtic and North American folk music as well as some Baroque tunes. These stars of pipe and fiddle shine again at Synod Hall.
04/21/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Synod Hall, 125 N. Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA
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Old and New Worlds
Pittsburgh Symphony Assistant Conductor Thomas Hong leads Respighi's Ancient Airs & Dances Suite #1, Mendelssohn's Symphony #4 "Italian," and features percussionist Lisa Pegher in the Marimba Concerto by 2012 Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts.
04/21/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Palace Theater, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, PA
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Pittsburgh Concert Society Major Audition Winners
Tenor Joseph Gaines performs with retired PSO pianist Patricia Prattis Jennings, and pianist Kimberly Kong performs solo.
04/21/2012
Time: 7:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church, 309 Lincoln St., Johnstown, PA
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NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson
A tribute to 83-year-old master saxophonist, composer, and arranger Benny Golson with the August Wilson Center Jazz Orchestra, directed by Sean Jones.
04/21/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Enjoy the glamour of the Jazz Age in A Gershwin Fantasy, plus the PBT classic Hungry Heart, set to the music of Bruce Springsteen - all in the intimate Richard Rauh Theater.
04/21/2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Hillman Performing Arts Center, Shady Side Academy, 423 Fox Chapel Rd, Pittsburgh, PA
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Over the Rainbow SingAlong Benefit
Inspired by the magic of Oz, "Over the Rainbow" is a singalong, dinner, and auction benefit for the Oakland Girls Choir and the Pittsburgh School for the Choral Arts. QED's Anna Singer will lead a sing-along of selections from musicals inspired by Oz. The Oakland Girls Choirs will perform and there will be a buffet; live, silent, and dessert auctions; children's activities, and more.
04/21/2012
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
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Pitt Men's Glee Club
Directed by Richard Teaster, the club returns from its tour of the Chicago area to perform works by Hassler, Lotti, Rachmaninoff, Lennon/McCartney, Billy Joel, and Van Morrison.
04/21/2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: First Baptist Church, 159 N. Bellefield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
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The Legacy of Leonard Bernstein
Composer, conductor, pianist and teacher Leonard Bernstein was one of the most influential and transformational musicians of the 20th century. Celebrate his legacy with music from the Broadway stage to the concert hall. This concert also features members of SHU's Youth Honors Band and Jazz Ensemble.
04/22/2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Performing Arts Center, Seton Hill University, 100 Harrison Ave., Greensburg, PA
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Two Guitars: Joe Negri and Eric Suseoff
Pittsburgh icon and legendary jazz musician Joe Negri joins forces with world-renowned Eric Suseoff for a memorable concert. Pre-concert at 2:30 featrues "Broken Fences" with Morgan Erina and Guy Russo. Free admission.
04/22/2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Saint James Church, 200 Walnut St., Sewickley, PA
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English T- Time: Music by Taverner, Tallis and Tavener
Oberlin College Collegium Musicum under the direction Steven Plank sings music of the English composers Taverner, Tallis and Tavener.Freewill offering; reception follows.
04/22/2012
Time: 5:00 pm
Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
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