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 It takes about a million dollars in listener contributions to keep Classical music on the radio in southwestern Pennsylvania. From January 1st until the end of March, we must raise $364,000 in support of Classical music - through the mail, on air, or online. Make your contribution today by clicking here or call 888-621-6900 now. Thanks!
Sunday, March 21 at 8pm
Pittsburgh Symphony
Hosted by Jim Cunningham
Manfred Honeck conducts the orchestra in Beethoven's Egmont Overture and Mozart's Symphony #38, the Prague. Plus, Frank Peter Zimmermann plays Beethoven's poignant and stirring Violin Concerto.
Saturday, March 27 at 1pm
Metropolitan Opera
Hosted by Margaret Juntwait
Ambroise Thomas: Hamlet, starring baritone Simon Keenlyside in the title role of the Prince of Denmark, and soprano Marlis Peterson as Ophelia. Peterson and Keenlyside bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of Shakespeare's most unforgettable characters. Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Larmore plays Queen Gertrude, Hamlet's mother. Louis Langrée conducts.
Sunday, March 28 at 6pm
J.S. Bach's St. John Passion
J.S. Bach's St. John Passion, performed by the English Baroque Soloists and Monteverdi Choir, conducted by John Eliot Gardiner.
Sunday, March 28 at 8pm
Pittsburgh Symphony
Hosted by Jim Cunningham
The series finale features Manfred Honeck conducting Gustav Mahler's sublime Symphony #2, Resurrection. Soloists include soprano Katy Shackleton Williams and mezzo Elizebeth deShong, with the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.
 Monday-Friday, March 22-26 at 10pm
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin
Spring is here - at last! As the weather warms up, we'll celebrate optimism, hope and rebirth through music. This week's series features Mahler, Haydn, Respighi and more.
more info
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Presented by Pittsburgh Speakers Series
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 8:00 pm
This political analyst, commentator, author and NY Times columnist brings audiences face-to-face with the spirit of our times, and does it with humor, insight and passion. He is a keen observer of our American way of life, and a savvy analyst of present day politics and foreign affairs. He appears regularly on The News Hour with Jim Lehrer and NPR's All Things Considered. More Info
Presented by Chatham Baroque
Friday, April 9, 2010 at 6 & 8:30pm
A 'wandering minstrels' concert bringing together great music, people, and food. Two seatings; advance reservations are recommended. The trio plays works of Corelli, Veracini, Weiss, Buxtehude, and Bach. More Info
Presented by Chatham Baroque
Saturday, April 10, 2010
until Sunday, April 11, 2010
Works by Bach, Weiss, Buxtehude, and the dazzling La Folia by Corelli. More Info
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