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'I Believe to My Soul': Carnegie Mellon freshman to sing on 'American Idol'
Music producers and record labels used to discover star talent in smoky dive bars and mailed demos. But this is the social media age, where anyone can... → Read More
Review: Lang Lang demonstrates the difference between flash and substance with the Pittsburgh Symphony
Despite his fame, Lang Lang’s playing isn’t universally admired. “When I was in early 20s, I intended to show more of my fingerings,” he says. → Read More
Two Pittsburgh orchestras to play musical tales of trickery and devilry this weekend
Classical music isn’t all grand, pontificating symphonies. Sometimes the music tells more lighthearted, even humorous stories, as in the tone poem “Till... → Read More
Just ahead of PSO appearance, Lang Lang is appearing on British reality show
Lang Lang is set to perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra on March 7. → Read More
As attendance rises, the Pittsburgh Symphony launches a new casual concert series with shorter programs
Will a more casual concert format tempt new listeners to attend symphony concerts? → Read More
Review: At the symphony a violinist tweaked and adjusted Beethoven's music — thank God
On Friday, violinist Gil Shaham took liberties with Beethoven’s violin concerto, toying with the tempo and even adding a brief passage. → Read More
Black angels fight to overcome in 'The Hope of Radiance'
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center director is exhibiting the work of artist Imo Nse Imeh through April 2. → Read More
For Attack Theatre's intimate upcoming show, 'selling out' the hall is only 100 people — does size matter?
Attack Theatre’s next show is “Behind Ourself Concealed,” which features contemporary dance set to a variety of jazz, folk and world music. → Read More
Pittsburgh Opera's 2023-24 season highlights the distinction between operas and musicals
The opera on Wednesday announced its lineup for the 2023-24 season which includes “The Barber of Seville” and other favorites. → Read More
Pittsburgh arts organizations oppose plan to raise visa fees, which could hamper showcasing international talent
A proposed increase in visa application fees could threaten a core practice of American arts organizations. → Read More
Review: What's the 'special sauce' that makes Yo-Yo Ma so good?
There’s something special about Yo-Yo Ma’s playing that captivates the ear and charms the imagination. → Read More
The symphony's performance of "The Planets" was — sorry — out of this world
“The Planets” is the amateur astrologist’s dream music. → Read More
Pittsburgh's ballet's next season has fairy tales and a Holocaust-themed world premiere
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s next season includes a regular blend of story ballets and mixed repertory programs. → Read More
Symphony's new season has a subscription price bump, new works and old favorites
How do orchestras pick which composers to work with? → Read More
On Valentine's weekend, it's an R-rated 'Dracula' from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Dracula” premieres Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center, Downtown, and continues through Sunday. → Read More
Making classical music 'hipster,' the Music on the Edge series relaunches in Pittsburgh
“Pittsburgh is a new hipster capital of the Midwest because it’s still an affordable place to live,” said composer Eric Moe. → Read More
Review: At the symphony, Beethoven's fifth and Wagner pairing thrilled before fatiguing
Concert versions of opera can be compelling, but the symphony’s elections of Wagner, despite some exquisite musicianship, fell flat. → Read More
Live-with-film concerts are a hit, but do movie scores belong on the concert stage?
Is it time to begin integrating film music into the concert hall as opposed to isolating it in pops shows? → Read More
Where does new 'classical' music come from? A Pittsburgh orchestra premieres music inspired by the loss of a parent
The Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh will premiere new music on Saturday and Sunday. → Read More
Review: It's time for Pittsburgh Opera to stop attempting baroque operas
People go to the theater for all sorts of reasons. The plot if a story sounds intriguing. The spectacle if there’s buzz about a particularly good... → Read More