Auld Lang Syne
Pittsburgh Opera is proud to announce the newest addition to its repertoire of special events – Auld Lang Syne, a classic New Year’s Eve Celebration.
Information coming soon about Auld Lang Syne II (2010) and Auld Lang Syne III (2011).
Looking back at the first annual Auld Lang Syne
Reminiscent of grand Viennese style, the evening began with a black tie optional dinner under the sparkling chandeliers of Carnegie Music Hall followed by a concert featuring the talents of internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Marianne Cornetti with the Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera. Led by Pittsburgh Opera’s own Music Director, Antony Walker, Ms. Cornetti and the Resident Artists were accompanied by all 65 members of the critically-acclaimed Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra.
Favorites from composers such as Johann Strauss, Bizet, Lehàr and Verdi showcased the exceptional voices and ensemble, while excerpts from New Year’s Eve favorites such as Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow Waltz delighted the audience. Guests joined in with an exciting sing-a-long performance of Funiculi Funicula to cap off the concert.
After the concert, the celebration continued in the Music Hall Foyer with an assortment of delicious desserts, dancing and a midnight champagne toast to welcome the New Year.
Auld Lang Syne Reviews
Pittsburgh Opera's Auld Land Syne New Year's Eve celebration at Carnegie Music Hall
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette(01-05-10)
Pittsburgh Opera's Auld Lang Syne uncorks 2010 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (01-03-10)
Famed singer to join Pittsburgh Opera in New Year's Eve program
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (12-31-09)
Auld Lang Syne Photos
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 Marianne Cornetti performing with the Resident Artsits of Pittsburgh Opera |
 Marianne Cornetti, Resident Artists Danielle Pastin and Dan Kempson |
 Board President John Traina, Nancy Traina and General Director Christopher Hahn |
 Board President John Traina, Sari Gruber, Pittsburgh Opera's Bill Powers and Maestro Antony Walker |
Auld Lang Syne is generously supported by Dr. and Mrs. George R. White.
Pittsburgh Opera gratefully acknowledges the contributions of
the American Federation of Musicians.