Chatham Baroque

Join us to hear all three of Beethoven’s Opus 1 Piano Trios—his first published works—performed on the instruments for which they were composed, performed by three of the world’s leading early music specialists: Alan Choo-violin, Jaap ter Linden-cello, & David Breitman-fortepiano
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Hear musician David Breitman's interview with WQED's Jim Cunningham on the first concert of the Chatham Baroque 25/26 Concert Series featuring Beethoven’s Opus 1 piano trios!

Listen to the interview on WQED at: bit.ly/46CYZGL

Tickets & information for Beethoven's Opus 1 concert at: bit.ly/47PAarV

Join us in less than two weeks for
Beethoven’s Opus 1: Three Groundbreaking Trios
Sun Oct 19 2:30 pm
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Celebrate Beethoven’s bold arrival as a composer with his Opus 1 piano trios as performed by three of the world’s leading early music specialists.
Tickets bit.ly/47PAarV

Beethoven’s Opus 1: Three Groundbreaking Trios
Sun, Oct 19 2:30 PM
Upon first hearing the works Haydn praised the first two, but advised against publishing the third. Beethoven thought it the best & history agrees. Experience the first published music by the young composer.
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Meet the Artist: David Breitman, fortepiano
Beethoven's Opus 1: Three Groundbreaking Trios
Sun Oct 19 2:30 PM
Breitman is part of the Historical Performance Program at Oberlin & is currently at work on a book “Piano-Playing Revisited: What Modern Players Can Learn from Period"
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Celebrate the Bold Arrival of a Composer with
Beethoven’s Opus 1: Three Groundbreaking Trios
Oct 19 2:30 PM
His first published works in May of 1795 included 3 trios for piano, violin & cello. This program includes No. 1 in E-flat Major, No. 2 in G Major, & No. 3 in C minor.
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Meet the Artist: Jaap ter Linden, viola da gamba & cello
Beethoven's Opus 1: Three Groundbreaking Trios
Sun., Oct 19, 2:30 PM
Jaap ter Linden is a Dutch pioneer in the world of Early Music & is on the faculty of Cleveland Institute of Music & Case Western Reserve University.
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Meet the Artist: Alan Choo, violin
Beethoven's Opus 1: Three Groundbreaking Trios
Sun., Oct 19, 2:30 PM
Choo is the Concertmaster/Assistant Artistic Director of Apollo’s Fire, and Founder/Artistic Director of Red Dot Baroque, Singapore’s first baroque ensemble.
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Another #ThrowbackThursday!
Who remembers the Sept 2021 concerts by Chatham Baroque & Incantare: The Glories of Venice @ Calvary Episcopal Church?
Sounds like a perfect pairing!
The 25/26 Concert Series includes programs with works by beloved & rarely heard composers.
Tickets bit.ly/41pOsM0

We're excited for a day full of Fall fun on 10/25 w/New Hazlett Theater!
-Free Spooktacular Lobby Bash 12-2PM w/Halloween activities for little ones
-Peanut Butter & Jam-Baby Boo-roque @ 3PM
-7:30PM Tales & Tunes of the BOO-roque w/music & stories of ghosts, mayhem & more
Info newhazletttheater.org/

Unleash your Halloween spirit and join our macabre musical hosts for Tales & Tunes of the BOO-roque @ the New Hazlett Theater, Sat, Oct 25 @ 7:30 PM
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time with spine-tingling music and ghastly stories from the the 17th and 18th centuries
Tickets & info bit.ly/3K1AjyI

Watch your mail for the Chatham Baroque 2025/2026 Season brochure!

Experience the joy, passion, and intensity of Chatham Baroque's programs as performed by the genre’s very best artists.

You won't want to miss a single note!

Subscription & single tickets at bit.ly/41pOsM0

Join us Sun., Oct. 20, for Beethoven’s Opus 1: Three Groundbreaking Trios at Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Step into 1795 Vienna and experience the debut of Beethoven’s groundbreaking Opus 1 piano trios with Alan Choo, violin, Jaap ter Linden, cello, David Breitman, fortepiano
Tickets bit.ly/47PAarV

Tales & Tunes of the BOO-roque, Sat, Oct 25, New Hazlett Theater
Get ready for a ghoulishly good time & celebrate the spooky season with Chatham Baroque with spine-tingling music, macabre tales of murder & mayhem. “Haunt couture” in the spirit of the season encouraged!
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Join Andrew, Patty, and Scott, Saturday @ 10 AM @ Lawrenceville Carnegie Library for a special all-ages concert perfect for children & their grown-ups.
Experience a musical adventure that’s both educational & fun!
We hope to see you at Carnegie Library Lawrenceville at 279 Fisk St in Pittsburgh, PA!

Who remembers the 2015 concerts of Palace of the Sun King?

In this #ThrowbackThursday, soprano Sherezade Panthaki joined Chatham Baroque to explore the music heard in Versailles.

The 25/26 Concert Series programs include music from France, across Europe & the New World.

Info: chathambaroque.org

Chatham Baroque has been a part of the community since its founding. We'll be at the Lawrenceville Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Sat. Sept. 13, 10 AM, with a special lively all-ages musical adventure for children & their grown-ups.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Info at chathambaroque.org

Today is UNESCO International Literacy Day. What's the connection between literacy & music? Studies show that kids from the age of two can learn to read and write better when exposed to music.
Join us for The Tortoise & The Hare at Beechwood Farms 9/20, 10 AM. Free Rad Day event. chathambaroque.org

Calling All Music & Nature Lovers!
Join Andrew, Patricia, & Scott, w/Kindermusik instructor Lynda Wingerd, Sat, 9/20, 10 AM @ Beechwood Farms for an all-ages telling of The Tortoise & the Hare. Presented w/Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania & WQED.
Free RAD Days event
Info at chathambaroque.org

Beethoven’s Opus 1: Three Groundbreaking Trios, Sun, Oct 19, tickets & info: bit.ly/47PAarV
Beethoven (1770-1827) published his work—3 trios for piano, violin & cello—in May 1795.
With this program we invite you to imagine yourselves in Vienna to experience music by this young pianist-composer.

Chatham Baroque announces the 2025/2026 Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions! This year's programs will be held in venues all across town and feature your favorite Chatham Baroque musicians, Andrew, Patty, and Scott, plus guests!
We look forward to seeing you!
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Another #tbt, another behind the scenes photo shoot from the past. This one from 2013. The warm curved wood of the instruments contrasts nicely against the roughhewn brick!
Join the Chatham Baroque and guests for a 25/26 concert series of exploration & discovery.
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The 25/26 Concert series brings three programs by international touring artists.
Beethoven's Opus 1-Three Groundbreaking Trios, 10/19. The Lisette Project-Haitian Creole Music, 2/22. Tiburtina Ensemble-Celestial Harmony, 4/26.
Please welcome them during the coming season!
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We will announce our Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions programs soon!
PB&Js are designed for preschoolers & their grown-ups. Join us for musical adventures that are lively, educational & fun!
Some insider info... our first program is on Sat, Sept 20 @ 10 AM. This all ages program is a part of RAD Days.

The things we do for our art! #tbt to the 2015 photo shoot with Andrew, Patricia, & Scott, that landed them in a swimming pool. The photos turned out beautifully but can anyone say "dry cleaning?!"
Join the intrepid trio, plus guest artist, for a spectacular 25/26 season. More at chathambaroque.org

#TBT How many of you joined us in Dec '15 when we brought to life Paris in Pittsburgh? It included French noëls, German carols, & spirited dances from Praetorius’ Terpsichore.
See the 25/26 season for French and German offerings, A Trio Virtuosic & A Corelli Christmas. Tickets: chathambaroque.org

Happy Left Hander's Day!
Did you know that Johann Sebastian Bach may have been left handed?
Some sources suggest J.S. Bach may have been left-handed or, at least, ambidextrous. He could span a twelfth with his left hand.
Join us for Bach’s Sublime Chamber Music, Mar 27-29. Tickets bit.ly/4lo5hya

A favorite composer of Chatham Baroque & audiences, Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, was born on this day in 1644. The Bohemian-Austrian composer & violinist was among the major composers for the violin. He wrote operas, sacred & chamber music. In the late 20th century his music enjoyed a renaissance.

Today's National Vinyl Record Day. Music lovers all around the world agree that vinyl records have amazing sound quality & the cover art is second to none. If you’ve got Baroque and early music albums in your vinyl collection today’s the day. Go old school & give them a spin!
#nationalvinylrecordday

Summer might seem like a quiet time for Chatham Baroque, it’s actually one of our busiest times behind-the-scenes! With fewer performances, we dive into the work of preparing for the upcoming season.
We can’t wait to share it with you!
- Scott Pauley, Co-Artistic Director
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