Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents their 2026 Pittsburgh Performs series June 13-17. Jim Cunningham speaks with PSO Paul J. Ross Fellow bassoonist Carlos Clark, PSO violinist Jennifer Orchard, and violinist Omari Abdul-Alim about the programs.
The first concert is titled A Hip Hop 250, featuring singer-songwriter-producer INEZ and the Guardians of Sound Hip Hop Orchestra. Omari talks about working with INEZ and arranging hip hop for orchestra. Carlos curated the second program, The Cowboy Evolves: Journeys Through the Music of Americas, which highlights music by Florence Price, Miguel del Águila, Villa Lobos, and Wynton Marsalis.
There are two chances to see each concert, with four total performances across four different venues. Tickets are pay-what-you-wish. For more detailed information, visit Chamber Music Pittsburgh's website.
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