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Kamratōn Presents the Premiere of ‘The Strange Child’
This Weekend’s Performances of Work are the First Ever By George Parous Kamratōn, the ensemble which challenges the boundaries of music performance, expands the contemporary chamber music repertoire, and celebrates the role of women as leaders in the arts, presented… Read More ›
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Review: Resonance Works – Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’
Company Is Closing 9th Season with a Fine Production of the Tuneful Classic By George B. Parous Resonance Works overcame a glitch or two last night, in the first of two performances of Giuseppe Verdi’s classic Rigoletto, and gave the… Read More ›
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Resonance Works Capping 9th Season with ‘Rigoletto’
Re-imagined Setting of Verdi’s Classic Sure to be a Grand Finale By George B. Parous Resonance Works is closing its present season next weekend with an opera, and for anyone who has seen this company put on an opera, that’s… Read More ›
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East of the River Enchants Large Audiences with “Hamsa: Music from Andalusia, the Ottoman Empire, North Africa, and the Sephardic Diaspora” Concerts
Chatham Baroque Closes Current Season With Postponed Guest Artists, Well Worth the Wait By George Parous Chatham Baroque ended their current series of programs Saturday night (April 30), by presenting guest artists in two concerts at the ensemble’s new home… Read More ›
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Review: Pittsburgh Opera Presents “Blue”
Riveting Social Justice Opera Packs a Wallop By George B. Parous Pittsburgh Opera is ending its 2021-’22 season with performances of Blue, and the work received its local premiere Saturday night, April 23, at the August Wilson African American… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Opera Presents Local Premiere of “Blue”
Gordon Hawkins, Versatile Baritone, Speaks of His Role & Career By George B. Parous Pittsburgh Opera will wrap its successful 2021-22 season with the first local performances of Blue, with music by Jeanine Tesori, and a libretto by Tazewell Thompson…. Read More ›
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Chatham Baroque – Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater”
Weekend’s Emily Norman Davidson Memorial Concerts an Aural Delight By George B. Parous The Chatham Baroque ensemble and their guest artists made good on the promise of a pair of lovely concerts this weekend, when they presented as the main… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Opera’s “Carmen” – Better Two Years Late Than Never
Colorful & Lively Production is Well Worth the Wait By George B. Parous Ever wonder why they call it “Grand Opera?” Never been, but waiting for one you’re guaranteed to enjoy? Try the twice delayed Carmen at Pittsburgh Opera. You’ve… Read More ›
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Review: The Pittsburgh Savoyards Present “The Pirates of Penzance”
Gilbert & Sullivan Classic Gets a Truly Grand Opening By George B. Parous With a stage full of talent, and a good sized, well rehearsed orchestra below, The Pittsburgh Savoyards last night gave the opening performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Opera – Twice Cancelled “Carmen” is Finally a “Go”
Resident Artists Véronique Filloux and Jeremy Harr Reflect on the Production and Their Time with the Company By George B. Parous Carmen, the perennial favorite; Carmen, the Georges Bizet masterpiece that keeps French opera on the boards as few others… Read More ›