Concerts


First Fridays at the Frick
Brought to you by First Niagara

One of Pittsburgh’s most popular summertime events is the annual First Fridays at the Frick outdoor musical performance series, which takes place on the first Friday in June, July, August, and September on the Great Lawn in front of Clayton. 

We sincerely thank First Niagara for returning for a third consecutive year to provide the support that makes the 2013 season possible. The upcoming season promises to be as exciting and delightful as always, with a diverse selection of musical and vocal performances. We hope you'll join us under the stars, enjoying music, friends and delicious food in one of the city’s most beautiful outdoor settings.

First Fridays at the Frick
 


First Niagara


All concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. Suggested donation is $5; children free.


Pittsburgh Opera Young Artists
WQED
   June 7: Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists
Hailed as one of the country's leading training programs for young singers,Pittsburgh Opera’s Resident Artist Program has fostered the careers of singers that now perform on the world stage. In this concert, Pittsburgh Opera’s gifted and versatile Resident Artists will serenade you with favorite opera arias and ensembles, plus Broadway numbers and light classical selections.
Media Sponsor: WQED-FM 89.3
Robert Michaels
WYEP
July 5: Robert Michaels
Platinum-selling guitar virtuoso Robert Michaels is known for his dynamic Latin Jazz and Flamenco performances. Michaels, the son of Italian immigrants, started his musical career in his native Canada. There he was raised on and influenced by a variety of musical styles, from Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana, and Wes Montgomery to tango and jazz. In 1996, he released an independent debut album titled Paradiso, and followed it a second recording, Arizona, which earned him a nomination for a coveted Juno Award for Best Instrumental Artist of the Year. His third album, Utopia, was recorded for the Warner Music Canada label, and a few years ago, he released a Christmas album. For his Frick performance, Michaels will be accompanied by a bassist and drummer. Media Sponsor: 91.3 fm WYEP
Matrimony
WYEP
   August 2: Matrimony
Originally scheduled to perform during the 2012 season, Matrimony's concert was cancelled due to rain. This emerging Charlotte, North Carolina-based indie folk group's gorgeous songs combine folk, pop and bluegrass into a truly satisfying blend. The group began as a duo in 2009 with Americana-rock influences and Irish-folk roots. Their debut EP “The Storm & The Eye,” which blended modern anti-folk and indie rock, was produced by Joel Khouri of Bright City Studios and self-released to critical acclaim in August, 2010. Matrimony is currently working on their first full-length album, which will be released on Columbia Records. Media Sponsor: 91.3 fm WYEP
Axiom Brass
WQED		   September 6: Axiom Brass
The award-winning Axiom Brass Quintet has been hailed as one of the major art music groups of brass chamber music. Winners of the 2008 International Chamber Brass Competition and prize winners of the 2010 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, Axiom Brass is dedicated to enhancing the musical life of communities across the globe and educating the next generation of musicians. Media Sponsor: WQED-FM 89.3
First Fridays at the Frick  

View a slideshow featuring previous performers
Click the photo at left to view a slideshow featuring some of the performers who have been featured as part of First Fridays at the Frick over the years.