William Walton’s Façade opens the Winds’ 2013-14 season.  This landmark work of the 1920s features the rhythmic reading of Edith Sitwell’s poetry with an unusual ensemble of flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, cello, and percussion.  The readers will be legendary choral conductor Robert Page and noted actress/singer Kate Young.  Façade hasn’t been heard in Pittsburgh in more than two decades; don’t miss these performances!  Both are at Third Presbyterian Church at Fifth and Negley in Shadyside, at 8pm on Friday September 20 and 3pm on Sunday, September 22. Tickets are $15 general admission; $10 for students and seniors.

 

 

 

 Renaissance City Winds – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Whether you’re a presenter looking for unique and engaging programming for your arts series, a music lover looking for something new and different on a CD, an educator searching for resources to enhance your music program, or a listener in southwestern Pennsylvania looking for a rewarding concert-going experience, we think you will find information of interest to you on this site. Chamber music aficionados and wind players should discover helpful repertoire and programming ideas.  If you have questions or comments, we’d love to hear from you; please email or call!

 

updated September 21, 2013