Author Archives
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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 ›
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Review: Weekend of Musical Magic Ends with Chatham Baroque Spectacular
Ensemble Offers Jeanine De Bique with Concerto Köln, Probably the Best and Most Dynamic Guest Artists to Date By George B. Parous How is it possible that, until this weekend, I did not know the vocal sensation that is soprano… Read More ›
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Review: Pittsburgh Opera Brings Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ Back to Life
Pittsburgh Opera’s production of Il Trovatore, music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, continues at the Benedum Center March 28, 31 and April 2. (Images: David Bachman Photography for Pittsburgh Opera) Melodious Old Standard Wows Big Audience for the… Read More ›
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Review: Kamratōn, in 8th Season, Presents ‘She Scores’ – Pittsburgh 2023 Edition
Women In New Music Ensemble Continues Signature Project By George B. Parous The Kamratōn ensemble, self-described as a genre-bending challenge to the boundaries of music performance, gave their She Scores Pittsburgh edition concert last evening at the Friends Meeting House… Read More ›
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Review: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Thrills Another Packed House with Mozart’s ‘Requiem’ In Words & Music
Schubert, World Premiere Commission, Orchestra, Soloists, and Choirs All Highlights of Colossal Presentation By GEORGE B. PAROUS Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra gave the first performance of this weekend’s concerts featuring Mozart’s Requiem, styled and presented as Requiem:… Read More ›
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Canonsburg Native Alexandra Loutsion to Sing in ‘Il Trovatore’
Pittsburgh Opera’s Revival of Verdi Classic Their 1st This Century By George B. Parous Starting Saturday evening, March 25, Pittsburgh Opera will present Il Trovatore (The Troubadour), Giuseppe Verdi’s tuneful classic, for the first time in the twenty-first century. The… Read More ›
