♦ PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Tchaikovsky’s “Pathetique”
Heinz Hall
November 11, 8:00pm
November 13, 2:30pm
Sergei Prokofiev: Suite from Lieutenant Kijé
Oliver Knussen: Horn Concerto [ PITTSBURGH PREMIERE ]
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”
The wait is finally over. These “88 keys for Pittsburgh” have arrived at Heinz Hall for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Long-time friend to the Symphony, Yefim Bronfman, does the honor in debuting Heinz Hall’s new concert Steinway with Mozart’s joyous Piano Concerto No. 22. The piano debut is surrounded by the Pittsburgh premiere of Martinsson’s work, Open Mind, written for Music Director Manfred Honeck himself, as well as the ecstasy-building Sibelius Symphony No. 2.
♦ Strauss Family Favorites
Heinz Hall
November 25, 8:00pm
November 27, 2:30pm
Noah Bendix-Balgley: Fidl-Fantazye: A Klezmer Concerto
Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin and Cello in B-flat major, R. 547 [ PITTSBURGH PREMIERE ]
Strauss: Family Waltzes & Polkas
Former PSO Concertmaster, Noah Bendix-Balgley, makes his grand return to the Steel City performing his own Klezmer Concerto, composed in Pittsburgh and inspired by his Jewish roots. Then our treasured Principal Cellist, Anne Martindale-Williams, joins Noah in a delightful Vivaldi Concerto for Violin and Cello. The night culminates with traditional celebratory melodies from the Music Director’s home country of Austria.
♦ PNC POPS
The Music of ABBA with Rajaton
Heinz Hall
November 4, 8:00pm
November 5, 8:00pm
November 6, 2:30pm
Renowned Finnish a cappella ensemble Rajaton joins the Pittsburgh Symphony for a concert of ABBA hits: Mamma Mia, Voulez-Vous, Waterloo and more that will surely have Dancing Queens in the aisles saying “Gimme Gimme Gimme” and “Thank You For The Music!”
♦ PITTSBURGH OPERA
The Marriage of Figaro
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
November 5, 8:00pm
November 8, 7:00pm
November 11, 7:30pm
November 13, 2:00pm
Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro is one of the most popular comic operas of all time. Filled with amusing cases of mistaken identity and romantic subterfuge, plus music by a Mozart at the height of his powers, The Marriage of Figaro has stood the test of time for centuries.
♦ BACH CHOIR OF PITTSBURGH
KINGS: The Coronation Anthems of Handel & the Coronation Mass of Mozart
First Presbyterian Church, 320 Sixth Ave., Pittsburgh
Saturday, November 12 at 7:30PM
Sunday, November 13 at 4:00PM
In “Kings” the choir will perform the stately music of Handel and Mozart as a nod to royalty. The Coronation Anthems and the Coronation Mass in collaboration with Warren Davidson and the Academy Chamber Orchestra will set a royal tone in November to begin the Bach Choir’s 2022-23 season.
♦ JUNIOR MENDELSSOHN CONCERT
At The River
Third Presbyterian Church
5701 Fifth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA
The Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh celebrates one of Pittsburgh’s most notable geographic features, and explores the power of rivers in our lives, both literally and symbolically. Conductor Timothy Heavner leads the singers of the JMCP in a program filled with the imagery, ever-changing presence, and importance of rivers and water. Featured compositions include music from 16th century composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, all the way to contemporary
♦ PITTSBURGH CONCERT CHORALE
PCC Festival of Choirs
November 6, 2022
The annual PCC Festival of Choirs gives high school choirs the opportunity to perform for and with each other and the PCC in an outstanding performance venue. This year’s festival will feature the premiere of “Red is the Rose,” composed by Richard Burchard specifically for this event, made possible by the Carol and Robert Woody Choral Commissioning Fund!
♦ CITY THEATRE
The Wanderers
City Theatre Main Stage
November 26 – December 18
Orthodox Jews Esther and Schmuli have newly entered into an arranged marriage. Author Abe has entered a secret flirtatious correspondence with movie star Julie without their spouses’ knowledge. Swiveling between the 1970s and present day, The Wanderers is a mysterious new drama that puts a magnifying glass on the complications of love across generations and what it means to be happy.