FUSE@PSO: A New Twist on Symphonic Music

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I went to a very interesting and enjoyable concert this past week. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, as part of the FUSE@PSO series, presented Brahms v. Radiohead, a symphonic mashup of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 and Radiohead’s OK Computer album.

The work was arranged and conducted by Steve Hackman. The crowd was a really interesting mix of typical symphony concertgoers dressed in business attire and 20-something fans of Radiohead dressed in t-shirts and jeans.

The next symphonic synthesis in the FUSE series will feature Hackman’s fusion of Beethoven and Coldplay.

Here is a review in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of the concert: http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music-reviews/2015/06/26/Concert-review-PSO-composer-light-up-audience-in-FUSE-debut/stories/201506260122

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: DATA Awards

My law firm, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, is sponsoring the 2013 Pittsburgh Technology Council Design, Art, and Technology (“DATA”) Awards to be held Wednesday, May 15, 2013 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at The Grand Hall at the Priory in Pittsburgh. The DATA awards honor those working at the intersection of artistic creativity and technology, and showcase the amazing innovation happening in the Pittsburgh region.  The awards are part of the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Art & Technology Initiative which was formed in 2008 in an effort to unite and cultivate the creative and technology communities in the Pittsburgh region. By exploring the various intersections of Art and Technology, and creating unprecedented strategic partnerships, the initiative aims to enhance the productivity of both groups, while fostering this nexus to spur regional progression. Founded on the idea that art and technology share the fundamental characteristic of innovation, as well as a synergy at the forefront of cultural innovation, the Initiative and its partners are dedicated to unearthing the possibilities of this leading-edge fusion. 

For those of you in the Pittsburgh region, it will be a great event.  For more information, click on this link: http://www.pghtech.org/events/art-and-technology/events.aspx.

MCG JAZZ—Pittsburgh’s Treasure

One of my longstanding clients is Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, a wonderful arts and education facility in Pittsburgh.  It has been so successful that they have opened additional locations in other cities.  The Guild’s MCG Jazz Division is a unique and important part of the jazz arts scene, not just in Pittsburgh, but beyond through the reach of their recordings. 

MCG Jazz’s mission is to preserve, present and promote jazz. It presents live performances of the masters of jazz in its world-class performance hall.  Its recordings (several of which have received Grammy Awards) reach a national and international audience.  Finally, through its educational programs they are able to have students attend the concerts at low or no cost to them, make artists available for master classes and provide opportunities for internships in production and marketing.

They have an outstanding concert series lined up for next year.  Click here to get your tickets and for more information:

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