Music on the Edge

Franz Lehar Composer-in-Residence Betsy Jolas

Music on the Edge presents Franz Lehar Composer-in-Residence Betsy Jolas. The concert features works for solo and duo pianos by Jolas, and a newly discovered arrangement by Varèse of his composition Ameriques for two pianos, eight hands. Performed by Amy Briggs, Winston Choi, Lisa Kaplan, and Amy Williams. Bellefield Hall Auditorium Tickets purchased in advance through ProArts: $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors, Call 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org. Service fees apply. Tickets at the door: $15 and $8 Pitt students: Free with ID. Press Release Music on the Edge will present composer Betsy Jolas, an internationally acclaimed and award winning composer, as this year's Franz Lehar Composer-in-Residence. Her compositions will be presented by a team of outstanding pianists, including Amy Briggs, Winston Choi, Lisa Kaplan, and Pitt faculty composer Amy Williams. The program will feature Jolas' music for duo pianos and an arrangement of Edgard Varèse's Amériques for two pianos, eight-hands made by Varèse himself. The lone non-piano moment of the evening will be provided by Roger Zahab performing Jolas' Episode sixième for solo viola. The program will be rounded out with Messiaen's Amen des étoiles, de la planète à l’anneau and Elliot Carter's Diversion #2. The concert takes place on Sunday, November 2 at Bellefield Hall Auditorium (315 S. Bellefield Avenue) at 8 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance through ProArts are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. Call 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org. Service fees apply. Tickets at the door are $15 and $8. Pitt students are admitted free with ID.

Music on the Edge: NOW Ensemble (Updated)

Music on the Edge presents NOW Ensemble “…NYC’s NOW Ensemble… works experimental, chamber-music miracles…” — L.A. City Beat Bellefield Hall Auditorium Tickets purchased in advance through ProArts: $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors, Call 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org. Service fees apply. Tickets at the door: $15 and $8 Pitt students: Free with ID. Press Release NOW Ensemble is a dynamic young group of performers and composers dedicated to making new chamber music for the 21st century. Featuring Alex Sopp on flute, Sara Phillips on clarinet, Mark Dancigers on electric guitar, Michael Mizrahi on piano, and Peter Rosenfeld on double bass, NOW brings a fresh sound and a new perspective to the classical tradition, infused with a blend of musical influences that reflects the diverse backgrounds and listening experiences of its members. Composers Patrick Burke (a Pittsburgh native), Judd Greenstein, and Mark Dancigers contribute works specifically for the ensemble.

Mmmm… Peppers…

Violinist Joe Liu pauses during a performance at the South Hills Giant Eagle Market District. Last chance to hear Pitt students of all types (alumni, grad students, and undergrads) perform at Giant Eagle Market Districts! This Saturday, November 24, we've got some new faces to brighten up your afternoon. At Giant Eagle in the South Hills Village, between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Pitt undergrad Ian Chow will be performing with Pitt alumni Amy Feinstein, Jennifer Sternick, and Wyatt True. If you were hoping for something within walking distance from Oakland, head to the Market District in Shadyside between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. where Pitt students Ben Harris, Joe Liu, and alumnus Ben Ristau will be performing. As always, thank you for listening! - Jen Sternick '06

Music the Edge Presents the Acclaimed Peabody Trio and John Shirley-Quirk

On October 27, Pitt’s Music on the Edge will host the Naumburg award-winning Peabody Trio with renowned singer John Shirley-Quirk in a concert that features music by Zhou Long, Maurizio Kagel, Harold Meltzer, and Thierry De Mey. The trio will feature Shirley-Quirk as narrator in Meltzer’s Sindbad and will lean toward the theatrical for De Mey’s Musique de tables. The Peabody will give their innovative program on Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m. in Pitt’s Bellefield Hall Auditorium. Tickets purchased in advance through ProArts are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors, Call 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org. Service fees apply. Tickets at the door are $15 and $10. Pitt students are admitted free.

MOTE presents Powerhouse Pianists Festival

Pitt’s acclaimed contemporary music series, Music on the Edge, will present three piano recitals on September 20, 29, and October 5. Billed as the Powerhouse Pianists Festival, each concert will feature two leading proponents of contemporary piano music in programs covering the full spectrum of the modern repertoire. All recitals in the Powerhouse Pianists Festival take place at Pitt’s Bellefield Hall Auditorium at 8 p.m. (315 S. Bellefield Avenue, just across from Heinz Chapel). Tickets purchased in advance through ProArts are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors, Call 412-394-3353 or visit www.proartstickets.org. (Service fees apply.) Tickets at the door are $15 and $10. Pitt students are admitted free with ID.