The Mendelssohn Choir and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, with Maestro Manfred Honeck, close out the 2017-2018 performance season with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Premiere of Hector Berlioz's Te Deum. The Te Deum was originally conceived at the penultimate piece of a symphony to commemorate Napoleon Bonaparte, but the finished product was dedicated to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's consort. The work was premiered in Paris in 1855,...
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Love That’s Here to Stay: A Tribute to Robert Page
The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, along with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, on behalf of the Page family, presents a concert event that will celebrate the life and legacy of MCP Director Emeritus, Robert Page. We have contacted friends and alumni of choirs that had the privilege of working with Bob, including, but not limited to: Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Junior Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Cleveland Orchestra Chorus,...
The Music of Downton Abbey – A Resounding Success!
Normally, when a large crowd of Pittsburghers are waving items, they're waving Terrible Towels and cheering on the Steelers. On Saturday night, however, the full house at East Liberty Presbyterian Church was waving Union Jacks and singing "Rule Britannia!" during the Mendelssohn Choir's first performance of the 2016-2017 season, "The Music of Downton Abbey."
Music Director Matthew Mehaffey made his Mendelssohn debut in splendid form as...
Day of Giving – September 21
Make your gift to the Mendelssohn Choir go a little farther during the Day of Giving, Wednesday, September 21! From 8am-midnight, you have the opportunity to make the voices of the Mendelssohn and Junior Mendelssohn Choirs a little bit stronger. Not only is every gift important to us, you can also help us complete some giving challenges and win prizes! Help us get a Breakfast...
The Music of Downton Abbey
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The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, under the direction of Music Director Matthew Mehaffey opens the 2016-2017 performance season with The Music of Downton Abbey. The MCP, along with Pittsburgh favorites Helena Ruoti and Erika Strasburg, will take the audience on a tour of of post-Edwardian England with musical selections...