Borealis: A Constellation of Classical and New Music in Concert
April 12, 2026
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$45 Adult
$45 Senior (65+)
$25 Youth (3-17)
$25 College Student (w/ ID)
Members of The Frick Societies receive complimentary admission
A contemporary multimedia concert conceived by soprano Lilly Abreu and media artist Andrés Tapia-Urzúa, featuring members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Cello Quartet, and Cello Fury, conducted by Flávio Chamis. The program brings together works by Couperin, Dvorák, Gardel, Ginastera, Mozart, Villa-Lobos, Cummings, and others, alongside the world premiere of a new work by internationally acclaimed Chilean composer Boris Alvarado, written especially for this event. Live music is interwoven with immersive video art to create a richly layered performance experience.
Ticket price includes 75-minute concert immediately followed by a meet-and-greet reception with the artists, lite bites by Mercearia Brasil Market, a glass of wine (21+), and access to the permanent collection art galleries.
Advance registration and pre-payment strongly recommended. Walkups available as space permits.
Program
75-minute performance with reception immediately following
| Melodia Sentimental Soprano and Piano |
Heitor Villa-Lobos |
| L'Invitation Au Voyage Soprano and Piano |
Henri Duparc |
| Canción al Árbol del Olvido Soprano and Piano |
Alberto Ginastera |
| Song to the Moon (from Rusalka) Soprano and Piano |
Antonín Dvorák |
| Nocturnal Cello Fury |
Simon J.C. Cummings |
| Incipit Lamentatio Jeremiae Prophetae All Tomorrow's Parties Soprano and Cello Fury |
Francois Couperin Lou Reed (arr. Cummings) |
Interlude
| Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 (Aria: Cantilena) Soprano & Cello Ensemble |
Heitor Villa-Lobos |
| Sonata for Two Pianos in D, K. 448, 1st Movement Arranged by Simon J. C. Cummings Pittsburgh Cello Quartet |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
| Por Una Cabeza Pittsburgh Cello Quartet |
Carlos Gardel |
| Borealis Soprano & Cello Ensemble |
Boris Alvarado Lyrics: Andrés Tapia-Urzúa |
