by Jack Howell
If the question is what Jon and Carol Walton have done for the Pittsburgh Symphony, the concise answer would be, anything they could. They have been BNY Mellon Grand Classics suscribers for decades, our companions on the past five international tours, and leading supporters of the annual fund drive.
A great concert experience begins before the first note is played. It begins with the first person who welcomes you into our hall. This is why we chose Dennis Walker as the recipient for this month’s Bouquet. Dennis has been a doorman at Heinz Hall since 2010, and his warm greeting brings a smile to concertgoers and passersby alike.
By Jack Howell The Bouquet of flowers presented to the soloist and/or conductor on stage is a public gesture of esteem and congratulations. The Musicians of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, in every newsletter, present a virtual bouquet to someone who is not a performer, but is nonetheless instrumental to the PSO’s success. “I’m a very…
As we welcome 7500+ area children to Heinz Hall this week, the spotlight should be on the music educators who do so much for the region. To lead off, let’s meet 2015 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Mairi Cooper. Where do you teach? Fox Chapel Area High School (although I have taught in the elementary…
by Suzanne Park “Music is the social act of communication among people, a gesture of friendship, the strongest there is…” – Malcolm Arnold, English composer One of the great benefits of playing in a symphony orchestra is getting to know the “regulars” – our subscribers, the friendly faces you know you’ll see when you walk…
