Mr. Symphonic

Date/Time
Date(s) - 02/26/2025
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Location
Heinz Hall

Categories


See Jamaican icon Orville “Shaggy” Burrell perform his biggest hits and present a history of reggae music with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Jamaica is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea and part of the British Commonwealth. The country’s rich culture is a fascinating amalgamation created over centuries. One result is Shaggy’s specialty: reggae, which merges mento (traditional Jamaican folk music) with elements of rhythm & blues and jazz. Shaggy has developed his own vocal style dubbed “toasting.”

“Mr. Symphonic” offers a vibrant showcase of reggae classics reimagined for orchestra by renowned American composer David Serkin.

 



Address
600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States