Spotlight on the Fleischner Family
by Jennifer Steele Change is coming thanks to a transformational gift from The Fleischner Family and the Arts, Equity, & Education Fund. Their contribution to the Paul J. Ross Fellowship (Program) …
Retirement Tribute: Rebecca Cherian
by Jennifer Steele Many friendships begin in the dressing rooms of Heinz Hall, particularly for the women of the PSO. Such is the case with Becky and me. While we …
Retirement Tribute: Joe Rounds
by Zachary Smith Richard Strauss’ tone poem “Till Eulenspiegel” is a musical depiction of a legend in German folklore. A prankster, a rogue, an impudent mocker of authority, Till’s entertaining …
The Bouquet Goes To: Rodrigo Ojeda
by Cynthia DeAlmeida Pianist Rodrigo Ojeda is one of the “unsung heroes” who is heard frequently playing with the PSO at Heinz Hall, at community concerts, on 7 of our …
Musicians’ Calendar
Upcoming Peace Vigil *CANCELLED* December 31, 2021 @ 5:00 pm, Music begins at 6:15 pmSt Benedict’s Monastery, Bakerstown, PA Update 12/24/2021: Unfortunately, due to the COVID situation, this event has …
Musical Moments Expands to over 30 Pittsburgh-area Schools
by Rhian Kenny Any parent probably remembers the new food rule: it takes seven introductions before a child will accept a new food. And anyone who has coached soccer knows …
Change for the Better
by Lorna McGhee Our hope is that one day orchestras will be more reflective of the communities we serve. Our hope is that no matter their gender, ethnicity, race, sexuality …
The Bouquet Goes To: The Pittsburgh Symphony Association
by Alexandra Thompson We always knew that the members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Association were an invaluable arm of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Founded in 1939 as the Women’s Committee …
Musicians of Steel 5k Returns with Virtual and In-Person Events
by Bronwyn Banerdt A new season is upon us, and that means the Musicians of Steel 5K Run/Walk is just around the corner! We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, September …
PSO Musicians Bring Musical Meditation to Pittsburgh-area Schools
by Rhian Kenny The PSO Musicians Care Fund was founded in 2013 by our then-principal tympanist Ed Stephan to help support struggling public school music programs, their students and teachers. …