Andrés Franco returns to the podium—for one night, of course

 

In case you did not know, our Executive Director Andrés Franco came to City of Asylum from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO), where he served as Resident Conductor. Andrés will be returning to the podium on Tuesday, October 5th at 7:30 PM to conduct the PSO as part of RADical Days 2021. The concert features music by Florence Price—the first Black woman to have a symphony premiered by a major U.S. orchestra—as well as music inspired by Spanish culture.     Program includes: Manuel Penella (arr. Brito):  Pasodoble from El Gato Montés Florence Price: Selections from Symphony No. 1 in E Minor Georges Bizet:  Selections from Carmen Suites No. 1 and 2 Jerónimo Giménez: Intermedio No. 4 from La Boda de Luis Alonso RADical Days is an annual thank you to the public with free admission, tours, performances, and family activities offered by the organizations and attractions that are funded by RAD. Though this is a free performance with general admission, advance reservations are recommended. Reserve your tickets at the Heinz Hall Box office (412) 392-4900 or online.   Enjoy these RADical Days events from City of Asylum   The Corridor is a place-making initiative that focuses on the approximate one-mile passage from the Mattress Factory to The Andy Warhol Museum. Current partners include: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh; Mattress Factory; The Andy Warhol Museum; City of Asylum; the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy; and the National Aviary.  On September 30, City of Asylum celebrates Corridor Day with all-day activities in our bookstore! Activities include raffles, "blind-date with a book," and book bingo. Plus free drop in storytelling for kids at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.  With thanks to generous support from the Allegheny County Regional Asset District, The Corridor Partners work to build stronger relationships between our institutions and our neighboring communities. This project received a RADical ImPAct Grant from the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).     Throughout RADical Days, bring your admission ticket for any Northside cultural institution to City of Asylum's Bookstore for 10% off your entire sale. Please note this is for same-day admission tickets only. Sore hours: Open daily 12-6       RADical Days is an annual thank you to the public with free admission, tours, performances, and family activities offered by the organizations and attractions that are funded by RAD. See the full events calendar below or download a schedule here.     Copyright © 2021 City of Asylum, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: City of Asylum 40 W. North Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212