101 Strong
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 …
by Ron Samuels People Have The Power There is never an expectation for silver linings. They come upon us during difficult times. Many of us first met Ali Gelormino during …
by Lorien Hart He is the voice of Classical Pittsburgh: the voice that brightens our weekday mornings, rounds out our week with Sunday evening’s Pittsburgh Symphony Radio, and welcomes us …
by Lorna McGhee As you know already, the musicians have had to learn to adapt to new performing conditions due to the pandemic, such as playing at a great distance …
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 …
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.
After joining the Pittsburgh Symphony in the early 2000s as Manager of Corporate Support, Jodi Weisfield quickly endeared herself with musicians, staff, and donors with her approachable leadership, attention to detail, and infectious passion for the music. Her talents led to her appointment as Director of Corporate Support, to helping lead a Major Campaign, being appointed VP of Donor Relations, and most recently leading as Senior VP and Chief Development Officer.
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.
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 …
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.