Category Archives: Music

Soiree Voyage d’Amour with the Sean Jones Quintet

February 14, Cabaret at Theater Square

Sea Jones takes audiences through a sonic depiction of an evening’s journey to love. From dinner to the morning after, varying senses and emotions will be expressed with compositions created to do just that.… Read more…

Playing for Change: The Band

Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at 7:30 p.m., Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street

“[Playing For Change is] a great showcase for just what incredible, thoroughly accessible popular music is being made worldwide.” – Variety… Read more…

The Pittsburgh premiere of Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY

Saturday, February 25, 2012, at 8:00 p.m., Benedum Center

“While originally composed to set the tone for the FINAL FANTASY games, Uematsu’s music is as emotionally compelling and sophisticated as the work of any composer working today,” – Music Director and Executive Producer Arnie Roth.… Read more…

BRIT FLOYD – The British Pink Floyd Greatest Hits World Tour 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 8:00 p.m., Benedum Center

The British Pink Floyd Greatest Hits World Tour brings together all the best elements of a real Pink Floyd show: world-class musicians, world-class road crew, cutting-edge Floydian animation, and new stage production.… Read more…

Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole

Wednesday, February 8, 2012, at 7:30 PM, Byham Theater

“An aggressive and gifted reanimator of Louisiana Creole music, Cedric Watson sings in entrancing brays and yelps and plays fiddle and accordion in cocksure fashion” – The New York Times. … Read more…

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents international virtuoso violinist David Garrett – Rock Symphonies II Tour

Sunday, January 29, 2012, at 8:00 p.m., Benedum Center

David Garrett is “…an entire corpus of virtuoso violin art, expounded with a fearsome beauty beyond comprehension” – BBC Music Magazine… Read more…

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2012

Saturday, December 31, 2011, 6:00 pm to Midnight, Cultural District, downtown Pittsburgh

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2012!  This family-friendly community event is produced by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust with generous support from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, the event’s… Read more…

Straight No Chaser

Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., Benedum Center

“We can’t wait to get back out on the road and visit our fans all across the country. The foundation of Straight No Chaser is our live performance. We pride ourselves on a show that anyone of any age or background can enjoy.” – Original group member Randy Stine… Read more…

PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh presents Memphis

December 27, 2011 - January 1, 2012, Heinz Hall

“The touring company does the show proud – stirring voices, lively dances, a powerhouse cast, savvy direction, vibrant choreography and smart design work.” -Everett Evans from the Houston Chronicle… Read more…

Neil Berg’s Broadway Holiday

Sunday, December 4, 2011, Byham Theater

Broadway composer, lyricist and producer, Neil Berg, presents his critically-acclaimed revue Broadway Holiday on Sunday, December 4, at 3:00 p.m., at the Byham Theater. The concert is a part of the Cohen and Grigsby Trust Presents series and is presented… Read more…