Monday, April 25, 2022
The opera wades into one of America's most sensitive current topics and engages an a primarily emotional level. I didn't find it compelling.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:05PMThursday, March 31, 2022
The historic house in Homewood recently received more than $800,000 from Laura and former President George W. Bush, the Allegheny Foundation and The Burke Family Foundation.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AMSunday, March 27, 2022
In a bit of 19th century lipstick feminism gone rogue, Pittsburgh Opera's production of "Carmen" didn't actually show much skin.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:21PMTuesday, February 15, 2022
Pittsburgh's performances of "In a Grove," which run Feb. 19 to March 3 at the opera's headquarters in the Strip District, mark the world premiere. Tickets begin at $25 at pittsburghopera.or…
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AMFriday, February 11, 2022
On Feb. 15, Kelly Dee and Alan Olifson are launching Pittsburgh Story Club, an event to replace the former monthly Moth storytelling events.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AMWednesday, February 9, 2022
Pittsburgh Opera's next season, features an assortment of less familiar works anchored by Mozart's crowd-pleasing "The Marriage of Figaro.”
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:38AMThursday, February 3, 2022
The Heinz Endowments has announced grants totaling $351,000 for local artists and organizations.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:52PMThursday, January 27, 2022
The worst operas are the ones that inspire nothing but boredom. Most fall somewhere in between these poles.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AMSunday, January 23, 2022
“Everyone’s frustrated,” said violinist Christopher Wu. “It’s tough to agree on the best way to move forward.”
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AMWednesday, January 19, 2022
"That first production involved a lot of me dumpster diving for flowers and catching spiders for an arachnophobe,” said David Hertzberg.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:30AMSunday, November 7, 2021
There's a man dressed like a bird hopping around the Benedum Center singing Mozart. This can only mean one thing: Opera is back.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:13PMTuesday, October 26, 2021
"People are being forced to do this, not invited," said one Pittsburgh Symphony musician.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AMWednesday, October 6, 2021
This year’s production debuts on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. on the Pittsburgh Off the Record YouTube page with the theme “get vaccinated.”
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AMMonday, August 9, 2021
One of the major arts funders in Pittsburgh, the Regional Asset District, has a dedicated fund for organizations looking to collaborate.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:44AMThursday, July 22, 2021
The discipline and skill involved in becoming a professional musician readily translated to other career fields during the pandemic.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:00AMThursday, September 24, 2020
Pittsburgh’s National Negro Opera Company House is on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 11 Most Endangered Places list.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AMWednesday, September 16, 2020
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conductor Andres Franco will become executive director at City of Asylum on Oct. 1.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00PMMonday, September 14, 2020
After a six-month hiatus, members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh Opera have returned to the stage.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:01AMMonday, August 3, 2020
Pittsburgh Opera reimagines its fall season in a smaller venue because of COVID-19.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 04:00PMMonday, July 13, 2020
“It wasn’t a revenue generator and wasn’t intended to be — this was about keeping up engagement,” says Pittsburgh Opera’s Chris Cox.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:06AMFriday, July 3, 2020
Summer programming includes a week of musical storytelling in partnership with the Allegheny County Librarian Association.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:08PMWednesday, June 17, 2020
Arts groups across America have suffered huge losses, but local ticket buyers and patrons are trying to help.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AMThursday, March 5, 2020
Imagine visiting an art gallery and being forced to stare at the same painting for half an hour whether you want to or not.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:43PMSunday, February 23, 2020
It’s a thought-provoking rumination, and the bizarre situation offers plenty of humor. But the opera is hamstrung by pacing issues.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 03:49PMMonday, February 17, 2020
What about Pittsburgh Opera’s resident artist program pulls in such talented singers, and why do they choose to stay?
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AMMonday, February 10, 2020
New collaborative programs will either bring community members into Heinz Hall or send musicians to perform in public spaces.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00PMThursday, February 6, 2020
In May 2021, Pittsburgh Opera will produce “Charlie Parker’s Yardbird,” a 90-minute exploration of the saxophonist’s life and legacy.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:30AMSunday, January 26, 2020
Soprano Natasha Wilson proved a show-stealer, her charismatic whimsy and light, supple voice proving an absolute delight.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:20PMSaturday, January 25, 2020
Just because the Pittsburgh Symphony hasn’t played a particular piece before doesn’t mean it should. That goes for music by any composer.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 02:29AMMonday, January 13, 2020
Music is primarily an art of association, sounds, melodies and rhythms forging connections between feelings, events and people.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AMMonday, December 23, 2019
Children with autism take in information differently than their peers. The loud music and flashing lights at concerts can be overwhelming.
SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:45AM 
