Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic and Chorus

The philharmonic’s season will conclude on May 2nd with a performance of Benjamin Britten’s powerful War Requiem at Heinz Hall. A monumental musical statement of pacifism, the War Requiem will involve 140+ students from the school of music in collaboration with multiple community partners. The CMU Choir, prepared by Director of Choral Studies, Mark Trawka, will combine forces with the Pittsburgh Mendelssohn Choir, under the direction of Daniel Singer, and the Pittsburgh Youth Chorus, under the direction of Shawn Funk. The full philharmonic will be onstage along with a chamber orchestra of instrumental soloists. Vocal soloists for this performance will be soprano Shelley Bard, tenor Karim Sulaymon, and baritone Dan Okulich.

CMU Philharmonic and Choirs

Daniel Nesta Curtis, conductor
Mark Trawka, Director of Choral Studies

Pittsburgh Mendelssohn Choir
Daniel Singer, Music Director

Pittsburgh Youth Chorus
Shawn Funk, Artistic Director

Shelley Bard, soprano
Karim Sulaymon, tenor
Dan Okulich, baritone

Program:

Benjamin Britten - War Requiem

Cost:

$10 Regular Admission

$5 Senior Citizen (65+) Admission

All students, along with CMU/Pitt faculty and staff, are free w/ valid ID