Monthly Archives for February 2016
Rachmaninoff and Ragtime
On February 20, 2016, William McNally, piano, gave a wonderful performance of Rachmaninoff pieces and Ragtime music. Pittsburgh native William McNally began his formal piano studies at age seven. Shortly after his ninth birthday, he performed for the first … Continue reading
The Evolution of the Silent Spring Project
The Evolution of the Silent Spring Project Music by Mark Fromm A Citizen of the 21st Century Looks Back (2009) (excerpts) Sonata Deus Ex Machina (2006) I. Deus Ex Borealis (2005) II. Dance e to the x (2013) Silent Spring … Continue reading
Strings Only
On February 4, 2016, the Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh gave a strings only performance. The Chatham Choir joined the Chamber Orchestra for two songs. Chamber Orchestra Members Edward Leonard, Conductor Violin I: Anne Jackovic, Concertmaster; Dawn Posey; Jennifer Madge Violin … Continue reading
French Liaisons
On January 23, 2016, the Kassia Ensemble gave an exceptional premier performance. The Kassia Ensemble is a newly formed chamber group in the city of Pittsburgh. Comprised exclusively of women, its members also hold positions in the Pittsburgh Opera and … Continue reading
Beethoven Piano Sonatas V
On Friday, January 15, 2016, Walter Morales performed his fifth installment of Beethoven Piano Sonatas.