New Pittsburgh Symphony Recording Of STRAUSS OPERA SUITES
by Molly Tracy
- Nov 1, 2016
This new recording presents orchestral suites based on two of the most significant operas in history. Der Rosenkavalier found its place in the concert hall from the beginning, first with two waltz sequences and later with the famous 1944 suite. But Elektra remained purely on the opera stage until now.
A Concert with Commentary: Jeffrey Siegel Returns with His Inside Look at Piano Classics
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 25, 2016
American pianist Jeffrey Siegel has been a soloist with the world's great orchestras and has collaborated with many of the pre-eminent conductors of our time. He has performed his Keyboard Conversations® at Harris Center every year since the facility opened; the reasons for this are instantly obvious. In presenting these "concerts with lively commentary," Mr. Siegel offers comments on the work, the composer, even the times in which the work was composed and then gives a virtuosic performance of a piano masterpiece. A lively Q&A concludes the concert. His presentations enrich the listening experience for the avid music lover as well as provide an inviting, instantly accessible introduction to great music for those new to classical music. "An achievement of a sort seldom heard" (New York Times).
Pittsburgh Symphony Begins POP Season With THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
by Molly Tracy
- Sep 16, 2016
The 2016-2017 PNC Pops season begins with a bang as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor Lawrence Loh take the audience to worlds beyond imagination with "The Music of John Williams" on September 30 through October 2 at Heinz Hall.
New Hearing Loop System Iinstalled in Heinz Hall
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 13, 2016
Patrons who use hearing aids or cochlear implants will have an improved listening experience at Heinz Hall concerts and events. The facility has become the first theater in western Pennsylvania to install an electromagnetic hearing loop in its auditorium.
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