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Pablo Heras-Casado and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Welcome ‘The Rite of Spring’
Pianist Alice Sara Ott the Bright Particular ‘Star’ in Springtime Sky in Grieg A Minor Concerto By George B. Parous Vibrant, romantic, shocking – the program of this weekend’s Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concerts warn us – “A primal, riot-inducing masterpiece”… Read More ›
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Verdi’s ‘Macbeth’ Another Triumph for Resonance Works
Maria Sensi Sellner’s Orchestra and Powerhouse Vocalists Revisit Ensemble’s Initial Production with Magical Results By George B. Parous Resonance Works is capping its season finale with a dynamic and brilliant celebratory production of Giuseppe Verdi’s 1847 opera, Macbeth, the first… Read More ›
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‘We Shall Not Be Moved,’ Pittsburgh Opera’s Season Finale, A Decided Winner
Entire Cast & Bulk of Production Crew in Pittsburgh Opera Debuts, Deliver Powerful Drama Set to Riveting Music By George B. Parous First things first – try to get tickets to Pittsburgh Opera’s We Shall Not Be Moved while they’re… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Opera to Wrap Season with ‘We Shall Not Be Moved’
Kirstin Chávez, Mezzo-Soprano, Speaks of the Production, Her Character and a Bit About Herself Once again, we’ve been lucky to receive a transcript of an interview between Chris Cox, Director of Marketing and Communications for Pittsburgh Opera, and Kirstin Chávez,… Read More ›
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‘Denis & Katya’ Opens at Pittsburgh Opera’s Bitz Opera Factory
Stark Subject, a Disturbing Look at Internet Voyeurism in Our Digital Society By George B. Parous Denis & Katya is a chamber opera with a cast of two singers and two titular characters – but this one-act drama is by… Read More ›
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Resonance Works Begins Weekend ‘Tour’ of Bach’s B Minor Mass
Outstanding Performance of Colossal Choral Work By GEORGE B. PAROUS Johannes Brahms said it best – “Study Bach. There you will find everything.” And in his Mass in B minor, Johann Sebastian Bach managed to add a little touch of… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Opera Winding Up Season with First of Two Contemporary Works in May
Philip Venables and Ted Huffman’s ‘Denis & Katya’ Opens with Brandon Bell and Jazmine Olwalia Saturday, May 6th Pittsburgh Opera is ending its 2022-23 season with two back-to-back contemporary operas in May, with Denis & Katya being the first up… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Scores with Ravel, Schubert and Honeck *
Conductor Leads his own Symphonic Suite from ‘Carmen’ and More By George B. Parous Last night was by far one of the most thrilling concerts the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has given this season. Conductor Honeck and members of the PSO… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Dazzles with Beethoven Concerto and Shostakovich Symphony
Orchestra, Under Jader Bignamini, with Kirill Gerstein, Piano Soloist, in Brilliant Program By George B. Parous The streets around the theaters were buzzing with people and outdoor diners last evening, and the overall jovial spirit in the warm air followed… Read More ›
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Brilliant Night for Pittsburgh Symphony and Daniele Rustioni
Powerful Program a Triumph for Orchestra and Guest Conductor By George B. Parous Due to the sudden indisposition of the announced conductor, guest Daniele Rustioni made his debut last evening with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Of all the many happy… Read More ›