Concert Series
Welcome to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Friends of Music Gvuild Concert Series!
Our series includes world class organist, John Walker, our choir-in-residence Voces Solis, Dr. Shelley Hanmo Qian, piano artist concert, Lee Robinson Sacred Jazz Music Concert, Katy Williams vocal recital, Zaffiro Trio chamber music concert, piano for 4 hands dynamic duo- Bryan Sable and Ellen Fast , Alexandra Loutsion, Operatic Artist and to finish off the season, Pittsburgh’s fastest growing new music ensemble, NAT 28 in an all Steve Reich concert.
In addition to soliciting donations as Patrons, this year we offer you an opportunity to underwrite a concert to honor loved ones or in a particular thanksgiving. Dr. John Walker and NAT 28 concerts have been funded. All others are open for your support. Contact Doug Starr for each concert’s varying underwriting costs.
- Summer Singers/Voces Solis
- Zaffiro Trio
- Shelley Hanmo Qian Piano Artist
- Lee Robinson Sacred Jazz Concert
- Ellen Fast & Bryan Sable Piano Duo
- Mike’s Episcopal Café
- South Hills Multi-Organist Recital
- Organ Artist Residency – John Walker, Baltimore
- Alexandra Loutsion Operatic Mezzo
- NAT 28 New Music Ensemble
- Vocal Artist-in-Residence Katy Williams
Summer Singers/
Voces Solis Concerts
Sunday, August 14, 2016, 7 pm
Summer Singers the temperature is rising, and that can only mean one thing--it’s time for the fifth annual performance by Pittsburgh’s own Summer Singers! Join us as we celebrate five years of choral excellence with a diverse program featuring the music of Abbie Betinis, Sergei Rachmaninov, Hugo Distler, Imant Raminsh, Moses Hogan, and more.
Sunday, October 30, 2016, 7 pm
Voces Solis presents “it is life that has no limits: Reflections on Death and Life” featuring Tomas Luis de Victoria’s inimitable Officium defunctorum a 6, it promises to be an evening of reflection and peace. as we remember those we’ve lost, and as we look forward with hope
Sunday, January 22, 2017, 7 pm
Ring in 2017 with Voces Solis presenting “despite the snow: Music for Midwinter” on January 22. We’ll keep the cold at bay with a program featuring Morten Lauridsen’s masterwork for choir and piano, Mid Winter Songs as well as music by our 2017 Composer in Residence, Davis Good.
Zaffiro Trio
Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 4:00 pm
The Zaffiro trio,Tina Faigen (piano), Mary Beth Malek (clarinet) and Paula Tuttle (cello) perform the Brahms clarinet trio and the Beethoven clarinet trio. These trios bring a unique quality of sound, expertise and sensitivity that audiences adore.
Suggested Donation: $10
Dr. Shelley Hanmo Qian
Sunday, October 3, 2016 at 4:00 pm
Shelley, an award winning piano artist and current teaching assistant at Indiana University Jacobs School performs an outstanding recital of works by Schubert, Ravel, Gubaidulina, and Liszt. She also premieres two preludes and fugues by our music director, Doug Starr. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2nd, Shelley will present a master class for young pianists. For more information, please Dr. Starr at 412-855-0591.
Suggested Donation: $10
Lee Robinson and friends in a sacred jazz music concert
Sunday, November 6, 2016, at 4 pm
Jazz saxophonist and Jazz Artist in Residence, Lee Robinson and his jazz ensemble, ISKA will join with vocalist, Valerie Vernon in spirituals and sacred jazz music by Duke Ellington, Pat Metheny, and others.
Suggested Donation: $10 at the door
Ellen Fast and Bryan Sable duo piano
Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 4 pm
Bryan Sable and Ellen Fast have entertained audiences all over the city of Pittsburgh with their lightning fast fingers across the piano keys. Please come and enjoy an hour of delightful duets from these master pianists.
Suggested donation: $10 at the door
Mike’s Episcopal Café
Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 6:30 pm
The Music Ministry presents its annual Fundraiser with gourmet food and wonderful musical entertainment. The theme will be “A Winter Hawaiian Feast.” We hope you’ll join us for an evening of tasty food, great music, and fellowship. Details on cost and tickets will be forthcoming in weekly announcements.
South Hills Multi-Organist Recital
Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 4 pm
South Hills Organists will be playing their favorite organ works at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Each recitalist will play 10-15 minutes on our wonderful Schantz organ. This year’s program features St. Paul’s organists Alice Lee, Bryan Sable and Doug Starr. Guest organists include Chaz Bowers, Anne Smith and David Schaap.
A free-will offering will be taken
Dr. John Walker Weekend Artist in Residence & Organ Recital
Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Organ Artist and past President of the American Guild of Organists, John Walker will be in residence to accompany St. Paul’s Chancel Choir in a performance of F. J. Haydn’s Missa Brevis in Bb in morning liturgy and present a master- works recital later in the afternoon on St. Paul’s glorious 65- rank Schantz pipe organ.
Suggested Donation: $10 at the door
Alexandra Loutsion, Mezzo-SopranoAnd Operatic Artist in Recital
Saturday, April 4, 2017 at 7:00 pm
In a special fundraising performance before her starring role in Puccini’s Turandot with Pittsburgh Opera, Alexandra will perform treasures of 19th c. opera and art song accompanied parishioner and piano artist, Susan Woodard.
Tickets will be sold - $20
Pittsburgh young artists in a recital of new music
Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Young Pittsburgh artists and recent graduates of Carnegie Mellon University School of Music will present an all Steve Reich Concert including New York Counterpoint for Clarinet, Vermont Counterpoint for Flute, Cello Counterpoint, and Double Sextet, a piece for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, percussion, and tape
Suggested Donation: $10 at the door
Artist-in-Residence Katy Williams, Soprano “Robert Page- An Affair to Remember”
Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 4:00 pm
My love affair with Robert Page started in August of 1989 when I attended Carnegie Mellon University. He shaped so many lives with his passion for music and culture. Join me and Rebekah Hill as we make the music that Bob encouraged me to perform. Guest artists will join me to share these musical memories.
Suggested Donation: $10 at the door
