PÁS Press Release Archive
2/25/2012 PÁS to perform at Disney & Slovak Gardens
The Pittsburgh Area Slovak Folk Ensemble (PAS) has been selected to perform at Disney World on the Waterside Stage in Downtown Disney in Orlando, FL, on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 12:30PM.
The group will debut a program from the Horehron region of Slovakia that features the beauty of their stamping, precision and rhythmic movement. The new program comes alive with the Horehronsky Dupak in which the young men and women impress each other with unique stamping and dancing skills. A romance often evolves, as the stamps are a “call” to one another.
The Disney Performing Arts Onstage Program provides an opportunity for ensembles from around the world to entertain an international audience at their world famous attraction. After successfully auditioning, PAS received the honor to provide a special performance on the Downtown Disney Waterside Stage, which is the premier venue at the Orlando park. Because of Disney’s high standard of expectations, it is a tremendous honor for any group to be chosen to participate.
PAS also represented the United States in Det’va Slovakia at the 44th Annual Folklórne Slávnosti Pod Poľanou v Detve (Folklore Celebration below Poľana Mountain) in July 2009. The most recent local invitation came in October of 2011, when the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Symphony requested PAS to join them in a series of concerts.
On Sunday March 4, “PAS” will continue its Florida performing tour at the Slovak Winter Garden Complex on 3110 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, Florida at the 60th Anniversary Annual Slovak Day. The new program from the Horehron Region of Slovakia will be featured. Festivities will begin with a Mass celebrated in Slovak. Following the liturgy, a luncheon including a variety of homemade Slovak culinary specialties will be served in the social hall. Music for dancing and listening will be provided through out the day in addition to their Slovak Museum being open for everyone to enjoy. Reservations for the event can be made by contacting the Slovak Gardens at (407) 677-6894. Doors open at 10:00 am.
The group will debut a program from the Horehron region of Slovakia that features the beauty of their stamping, precision and rhythmic movement. The new program comes alive with the Horehronsky Dupak in which the young men and women impress each other with unique stamping and dancing skills. A romance often evolves, as the stamps are a “call” to one another.
The Disney Performing Arts Onstage Program provides an opportunity for ensembles from around the world to entertain an international audience at their world famous attraction. After successfully auditioning, PAS received the honor to provide a special performance on the Downtown Disney Waterside Stage, which is the premier venue at the Orlando park. Because of Disney’s high standard of expectations, it is a tremendous honor for any group to be chosen to participate.
PAS also represented the United States in Det’va Slovakia at the 44th Annual Folklórne Slávnosti Pod Poľanou v Detve (Folklore Celebration below Poľana Mountain) in July 2009. The most recent local invitation came in October of 2011, when the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Symphony requested PAS to join them in a series of concerts.
On Sunday March 4, “PAS” will continue its Florida performing tour at the Slovak Winter Garden Complex on 3110 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, Florida at the 60th Anniversary Annual Slovak Day. The new program from the Horehron Region of Slovakia will be featured. Festivities will begin with a Mass celebrated in Slovak. Following the liturgy, a luncheon including a variety of homemade Slovak culinary specialties will be served in the social hall. Music for dancing and listening will be provided through out the day in addition to their Slovak Museum being open for everyone to enjoy. Reservations for the event can be made by contacting the Slovak Gardens at (407) 677-6894. Doors open at 10:00 am.
9/24/2011 PÁS TO PERFORM WITH THE PITTSBURGH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
By Michael J. Kopanic, Jr., Ph.D.
October 2011 – The Pittsburgh Area Slovak Folk Ensemble (PÁS) will be performing two community concerts with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra. The two appearances will take place in both the cities of Butler and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PÁS will represent Slovak culture as part of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic’s program theme of “Going Abroad” during its 2011-2012 regular season. The “first stop” on the tour will take the audience to experience the cultures of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which included the area of present-day Slovakia.
The concert will open with Béla Bartok’s Hungarian Sketches. Bartok is noted for his depictions of Slovak, Magyar and Romanian folk cultures. Next, the program will feature a rendition of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák’s “exciting (and scary!)” Noon Witch. The night will conclude with Dvořák’s optimistic Symphony No. 8.
PÁS dancers will perform to the music of the Moravian folklorist/composer, Leoš Janáček with his Lachian Dances.
For over 30 years, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic, a 60-member symphony orchestra that rehearses and performs in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, has presented unique performances in community settings. The orchestra performs between 10 and 15 concerts each year, including both its regular classical season and a summer pops series. The orchestra also “promotes music education through its Young Artist Concerto Competition, Music Exploration Workshops for elementary students, and a summer student mentoring program (www.pghphil.org).”
The members of PÁS are excited to perform with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra. "The experience with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic will enable more people to see how "PÁS " respects and perpetuates our Slovak culture, " explains Angela Lipchick, PÁS Director and Choreographer.
The first concert will take place at 8 pm on Friday, October 28, at the Butler County Community College. The second performance will be at North Hills Junior High School on October 29th at 7 pm.
For information on purchasing tickets, please visit the Pittsburgh Philharmonic website, www.pghphil.org and click on the performance entitled “Czech & Hungary.” One may also buy tickets by telephoning Pro Arts at (412) 394-3353. Advanced purchase tickets are $12 for Adults, $8 for Seniors, and $5 for Students.
October 2011 – The Pittsburgh Area Slovak Folk Ensemble (PÁS) will be performing two community concerts with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra. The two appearances will take place in both the cities of Butler and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PÁS will represent Slovak culture as part of the Pittsburgh Philharmonic’s program theme of “Going Abroad” during its 2011-2012 regular season. The “first stop” on the tour will take the audience to experience the cultures of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which included the area of present-day Slovakia.
The concert will open with Béla Bartok’s Hungarian Sketches. Bartok is noted for his depictions of Slovak, Magyar and Romanian folk cultures. Next, the program will feature a rendition of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák’s “exciting (and scary!)” Noon Witch. The night will conclude with Dvořák’s optimistic Symphony No. 8.
PÁS dancers will perform to the music of the Moravian folklorist/composer, Leoš Janáček with his Lachian Dances.
For over 30 years, the Pittsburgh Philharmonic, a 60-member symphony orchestra that rehearses and performs in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, has presented unique performances in community settings. The orchestra performs between 10 and 15 concerts each year, including both its regular classical season and a summer pops series. The orchestra also “promotes music education through its Young Artist Concerto Competition, Music Exploration Workshops for elementary students, and a summer student mentoring program (www.pghphil.org).”
The members of PÁS are excited to perform with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic Orchestra. "The experience with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic will enable more people to see how "PÁS " respects and perpetuates our Slovak culture, " explains Angela Lipchick, PÁS Director and Choreographer.
The first concert will take place at 8 pm on Friday, October 28, at the Butler County Community College. The second performance will be at North Hills Junior High School on October 29th at 7 pm.
For information on purchasing tickets, please visit the Pittsburgh Philharmonic website, www.pghphil.org and click on the performance entitled “Czech & Hungary.” One may also buy tickets by telephoning Pro Arts at (412) 394-3353. Advanced purchase tickets are $12 for Adults, $8 for Seniors, and $5 for Students.
2/18/2011 PÁS in Florida: A Magical Reason to Celebrate!
By Angela Lipchick
The Pittsburgh Area Slovak (PÁS) Folk Ensemble has been invited to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Disney Magic Music Days is celebrating its 26th year by providing an opportunity for special groups from around the world to entertain at a world famous attraction. Being chosen to be a part of the "Disney Show" represents a legacy of millions of performers who have graced the stages of the Walt Disney World Resort. Magic Music Days is a quality events with a great reputation. These delightful events are arranged so that performance groups have the opportunity to show their skills at a world famous attraction. Over the years, the Magic Music Days programs have grown in popularity so much that it requires performing groups to apply in order to be accepted into the program. After successfully auditioning, PÁS recevied the honor to perform in downtown Disney on the Waterside stage, which is the premier venue at Walt Disney World. Because of Disney's high standard of expectations, it is a tremendous honor for any group to be chosen to participate.
On Friday, March 4, 2011 at 7:45 PÁS will become a part of Disney World's tradition of Magic Music Days in Orlando, Florida. PÁS will debut its new 25-minute program from Zemplin (East) and Central Slovakia.
PÁS performed in Detva, Slovakia at the 44th Annual Folklorná Slavnost Pol'anou v Detve (Folklore Celebration below Pol'ana Mountain) in July 2009.
On Sunday, March 6th, PÁS will also perform for the 59th Annual Slovak Day at the Slovak Winter Garden complex in Winter Park, Florida. Everyone is excited to attend this event to present a 25-minute presentation of songs and dances from the many regions of Slovakia.
Anyone interested in obtaining tickets for Slovak Day, March 6, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Slovak Winter Gardens should call (407) 677-6894. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
To learn more about Disney's Magic Music Days click here. For more information about the Slovak Gardens in Winter Park, FL click here.
The Pittsburgh Area Slovak (PÁS) Folk Ensemble has been invited to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Disney Magic Music Days is celebrating its 26th year by providing an opportunity for special groups from around the world to entertain at a world famous attraction. Being chosen to be a part of the "Disney Show" represents a legacy of millions of performers who have graced the stages of the Walt Disney World Resort. Magic Music Days is a quality events with a great reputation. These delightful events are arranged so that performance groups have the opportunity to show their skills at a world famous attraction. Over the years, the Magic Music Days programs have grown in popularity so much that it requires performing groups to apply in order to be accepted into the program. After successfully auditioning, PÁS recevied the honor to perform in downtown Disney on the Waterside stage, which is the premier venue at Walt Disney World. Because of Disney's high standard of expectations, it is a tremendous honor for any group to be chosen to participate.
On Friday, March 4, 2011 at 7:45 PÁS will become a part of Disney World's tradition of Magic Music Days in Orlando, Florida. PÁS will debut its new 25-minute program from Zemplin (East) and Central Slovakia.
PÁS performed in Detva, Slovakia at the 44th Annual Folklorná Slavnost Pol'anou v Detve (Folklore Celebration below Pol'ana Mountain) in July 2009.
On Sunday, March 6th, PÁS will also perform for the 59th Annual Slovak Day at the Slovak Winter Garden complex in Winter Park, Florida. Everyone is excited to attend this event to present a 25-minute presentation of songs and dances from the many regions of Slovakia.
Anyone interested in obtaining tickets for Slovak Day, March 6, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Slovak Winter Gardens should call (407) 677-6894. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
To learn more about Disney's Magic Music Days click here. For more information about the Slovak Gardens in Winter Park, FL click here.
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