In Memoriam: Hong-Guang Jia
by Susanne Park On January 20, 2021, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra lost a beloved member of its family. Hong-Guang Jia, Associate Concertmaster for nearly 30 years, lost his courageous battle …
The High Wire Act
by Lorna McGhee Imagine being at the top of a skyscraper, one kilometer above the ground, with one foot still on the edge of the building and one foot on …
Teaching and Performing Over the Internet, Version 2.0
by Jeremy Black It is no longer news that we musicians have turned to Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, Jitsi, Skype, and Webex to connect with each other and our students during …
Optimism and Artistry in Uncertain Times
A profile of Greensburg native Mary Persin, the Vice President of Artistic Planning at the PSO by Max Blair As a young music student growing up in Portland, I attended …
A Great Friend of the PSO: Doug Stirling
by Christopher Wu One of the most unique aspects of the Pittsburgh Symphony family are the close relationships that have developed between board members and musicians. Music can draw people …
The Bouquet Goes To: Susanne Park
by Ron Samuels Dayenu is a Hebrew word that translates as “it would have been enough.” It is spoken as an acknowledgment and remembrance of divine gifts. There are many …
Friends from Abroad Share Their Stories
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:
Adventures in Mask-making
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:
In Memoriam: Ray Marsh
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.
The Branson Briefings – Alan Abel
Jeremy Branson, associate principal percussionist, leads a discussion on the life and impact of the revered Alan Abel, reminiscing with colleagues Chris Allen, Andrew Reamer, and John Soroka