Pittsburgh's arts groups struggle to bring back audiences in the wake of COVID by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Post-pandemic, an opera company's emphasis on education could help raise money by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Festival Opera, the smaller of the city's two opera companies, isn't putting on any full operas this year.

Post-pandemic, an opera company rebrands as 'educational' to raise money by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Festival Opera, the smaller of the city's two opera companies, isn't putting on any full operas this year.

See and hear Pittsburgh Opera's acclaimed 'In a Grove' on YouTube by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Opera will post its acclaimed production "In a Grove" for free on YouTube on May 15th.

Review: 'Blue,' an opera about police violence, rings hollow in Pittsburgh by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The opera wades into one of America's most sensitive current topics and engages an a primarily emotional level. I didn't find it compelling.

Historic National Negro Opera Company house nets $800,000 more in grants from Bushes, foundations by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The historic house in Homewood recently received more than $800,000 from Laura and former President George W. Bush, the Allegheny Foundation and The Burke Family Foundation.

Pittsburgh Opera's 'Carmen' teases greatness, settles for satisfaction by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In a bit of 19th century lipstick feminism gone rogue, Pittsburgh Opera's production of "Carmen" didn't actually show much skin.  

Pittsburgh Opera's next world premiere is a whodunnit scored like a film soundtrack by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh's performances of "In a Grove," which run Feb. 19 to March 3 at the opera's headquarters in the Strip District, mark the world premiere. Tickets begin at $25 at pittsburghopera.or…

From the ashes of The Moth, Pittsburgh Story Club rises by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

On Feb. 15, Kelly Dee and Alan Olifson are launching Pittsburgh Story Club, an event to replace the former monthly Moth storytelling events.

Pittsburgh Opera season zings social media culture and brings back Mozart's 'Figaro' by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Opera's next season, features an assortment of less familiar works anchored by Mozart's crowd-pleasing "The Marriage of Figaro."

Diversity a priority in latest Heinz Endowments grants totaling $351,000 by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Heinz Endowments has announced grants totaling $351,000 for local artists and organizations.

Review: Even in the streaming age, a sold-out, so-so opera reminds us of the value of 'live' by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The worst operas are the ones that inspire nothing but boredom. Most fall somewhere in between these poles.

Pittsburgh arts orgs are bracing and adapting during omicron " audiences remain loyal by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Everyone's frustrated," said violinist Christopher Wu. "It's tough to agree on the best way to move forward."

Pittsburgh Opera's 'The Rose Elf' is a tale of murder and magic by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"That first production involved a lot of me dumpster diving for flowers and catching spiders for an arachnophobe," said David Hertzberg.

Review: Pittsburgh Opera reaffirms its status as a national treasure with 'Magic Flute,' Mozart's Masonic allegory by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There's a man dressed like a bird hopping around the Benedum Center singing Mozart. This can only mean one thing: Opera is back.    

COVID-19 vaccine mandate leaves some Pittsburgh Symphony musicians banned from the stage by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"People are being forced to do this, not invited," said one Pittsburgh Symphony musician.

Virtual 'Off the Record' features Paul Martino, Mike Lange, Sally Wiggin and more by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This year's production debuts on Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. on the Pittsburgh Off the Record YouTube page with the theme "get vaccinated."

Pittsburgh-area arts organizations partnering to shore up their finances by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

One of the major arts funders in Pittsburgh, the Regional Asset District, has a dedicated fund for organizations looking to collaborate.

Freelance musicians found new passions during the pandemic. Some aren't going back by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The discipline and skill involved in becoming a professional musician readily translated to other career fields during the pandemic.

Pittsburgh's Negro Opera House makes national list of endangered places by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh's National Negro Opera Company House is on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 11 Most Endangered Places list.  

City of Asylum passes the baton to new executive director by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conductor Andres Franco will become executive director at City of Asylum on Oct. 1.

Live classical music returns for select, in-person audience by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

After a six-month hiatus, members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Pittsburgh Opera have returned to the stage.

Pittsburgh Opera to keep live performances but in a smaller venue by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Opera reimagines its fall season in a smaller venue because of COVID-19.

Arts groups leaped online during the pandemic. Who tuned in? by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"It wasn't a revenue generator and wasn't intended to be " this was about keeping up engagement," says Pittsburgh Opera's Chris Cox.

Pittsburgh's summer classical music lineup is all virtual by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Summer programming includes a week of musical storytelling in partnership with the Allegheny County Librarian Association.

Patrons' loyalty buoys local arts groups amid COVID-19 losses by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Arts groups across America have suffered huge losses, but local ticket buyers and patrons are trying to help.

On the Arts: Classical music concerts are just too long by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Imagine visiting an art gallery and being forced to stare at the same painting for half an hour whether you want to or not.

Review: An opera brings the hammer down on a cliche conspiracy theorist " things get messy by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

It's a thought-provoking rumination, and the bizarre situation offers plenty of humor. But the opera is hamstrung by pacing issues. 

Why do young opera singers flock to Pittsburgh? by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

What about Pittsburgh Opera's resident artist program pulls in such talented singers, and why do they choose to stay?

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra reaches out in a big way in 2020-21 season by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

New collaborative programs will either bring community members into Heinz Hall or send musicians to perform in public spaces. 

Pittsburgh Opera's season has repertoire favorites and 'Charlie Parker's Yardbird' by Jeremy Reynolds / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In May 2021, Pittsburgh Opera will produce "Charlie Parker's Yardbird," a 90-minute exploration of the saxophonist's life and legacy.