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The performing arts in this country have taken a hard hit from the pandemic and our government’s fractured response. The few public concerts in the Pittsburgh Symphony’s schedule are outdoors, and our fall season looks to be entirely virtual. Is it the same everywhere? We reached out to friends and former colleagues around the world to see how they are carrying on during this pandemic. Here are their responses:
The performing arts in this country have taken a hard hit from the pandemic and our government’s fractured response. The few public concerts in the Pittsburgh Symphony’s schedule are outdoors, and our fall season looks to be entirely virtual. Is it the same everywhere? We reached out to friends and former colleagues around the world to see how they are carrying on during this pandemic. Here are their responses:
Violist Raymond Marsh passed away on June 26th at the age of 89. He was a beloved member of the Pittsburgh Symphony for 48 of those years, retiring in 2007. Here are a few personal tributes from his PSO colleagues.
John Karapandi is retiring from the PSO on Sept 27, 2020, after nearly four decades of exemplary service, friendship, and his signature “cool calm,” no matter what the issue and angst level.
To continue the tradition of the Musicians of Steel 5K Walk/Run, we are going virtual this year! You can run, walk, unicycle, or somersault your way through 1 mile, 5K, or 10K from anywhere in the world, at any time between September 26 and October 4, and with whomever is in your social pod. We can still share this experience and help bring the opportunity of music education to our community.