Pittsburgh Symphony 2007-2008 Torray Series at WVU

Hand picked by the piano man himself to star in Broadway’s Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh sings the songs of not only Billy Joel, but other “Piano Men” as well: Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elton John. Sing along to classic tunes from these celebrated artists including: Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Lucille, Crocodile Rock, Just the Way You Are, It’s Still Rock N Roll, Piano Man, New York State of Mind, and She’s Got A Way.
Piano sensation Gabriela Montero joins conductor Andrés Cárdenes in Gershwin’s jazz-inspired and ever popular Rhapsody in Blue. Ms. Montero also performs a few of her own improvisations on the spot, a talent that has made her and her concerts uniquely famous. The concert ends with Mendelssohn’s moving “Reformation” Symphony.
Violinist Nikolaj Znaider performs the sumptuous Violin Concerto by Korngold, a Viennese master who later became renowned for classic film scores of the 1940’s. Italian conductor Gianandrea Noseda brings Schubert’s “Great” Symphony to the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre for a rousing finale.