Fearless: Yunchan Lim Plays Rachmaninoff with the Pittsburgh Symphony Yunchan Lim’s gold-winning performance of Rachmaninoff at the Van Cliburn, the Olympics of the piano, when he was 18 earned 10 million views. Now, he’s an electrifying artist people travel the… Read More ›
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Review: ‘Fiddler on the Roof in Concert’ Adds a Resplendent Chapter to a Classic Musical
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh CLO gather dozens of performers for a production that speaks to the heart By SHARON EBERSON It takes a balancing act of faith, talent and chutzpah to create a nontraditional Fiddler on the Roof, a… Read More ›
Broadway’s Shuler Hensley Leads ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Concert Event for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh CLO
‘Tevye is one of those roles that I’ve always felt I’m right for’ By SHARON EBERSON Tony Award-winning actor Shuler Hensley sounds a bit giddy on the phone, describing where he is: Alone on the Heinz Hall stage, seated, he… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh CLO Collaborate on ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Concerts, Starring Tony-Winner Shuler Hensley
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with Pittsburgh CLO, has announced a starry concert production of Fiddler on the Roof, with Tony Award-winner Shuler Hensley as Tevye. Andy Einhorn will conduct the PSO in three concerts, February 23-25, 2024, featuring… Read More ›
‘Highmark Holiday Pops’ Delivers Magic, Memories, and Meaning to the Holiday Season
By JESSICA NEU With a city rich in winter holiday traditions, it is not hard to find cherished activities to enjoy each year. The Pittsburgh Symphony’s Highmark Holiday Pops is one of those annual events that never fails to delight audiences of all… Read More ›
What’s On Stage: Highlights of the 2023 Holiday Season
By SHARON EBERSON It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, with holiday-themed live performances ramping up throughout the region. It picks up this weekend with Miss Bennet’s Christmas at Pemberley at City Theatre and CLO Cabaret‘s nearly sold-out Who’s… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra – ‘Power + Passion’ – Conductor James Gaffigan Delivers Both
Bomsori, Guest Violinist; Orchestra Give Powerful Performances By George B. Parous Heinz Hall resonated with beautiful music last evening, when the first of three performances of the Power + Passion program was given to an enthusiastic audience. James Gaffigan was… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Launches Weekend of Beethoven Piano Concertos
Rudolf Buchbinder & Orchestra Deliver Powerfully Brilliant Performance of First Set By George B. Parous The Program: Award-winning and world renown pianist Rudolf Buchbinder, along with the amazing talent of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, last evening gave the first set… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Thrills with Beethoven’s VII
Concertmaster David McCarroll Shines in Schumann Violin Concerto By GEORGE B. PAROUS Manfred Honeck, in fine spirits, conducted the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra through a program that thrilled the audience last night; one that was on a par with the organization’s… Read More ›
Manfred Honeck and the PSO Give a Truly Grand Opening to 2023-24 Season
Guest Soloist Hélène Grimaud Makes a Fine Display of New Steinway Grand By GEORGE B. PAROUS Last evening the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, under the whole-souled direction of Manfred Honeck, gave a spectacular performance of a fine program to open the… Read More ›
